Senior HR Business Partner (Schools)

Senior HR Business Partner (Schools)

Rate: £450 per day, Inside IR35 (Negotiable)

Location: Hybrid - 2/3 days onsite in East Midlands

Duration: Until January 2027

Start: ASAP

The role will provide strategic and operational HR support across the Council's maintained schools, working closely with Head Teachers, School Business Managers and Chairs of Governors .

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing senior HR advice and guidance across the employee lifecycle

• Supporting complex employee relations matters including sickness, grievance and disciplinary cases

• Advising on performance management, restructuring, redundancy and workforce planning

• Building strong relationships with senior school leaders and key stakeholders

• Supporting HR service redesign and continuous improvement

• Working closely with Trade Unions and supporting consultation/negotiation

• Deputising for the HR Business Lead when required

• Leading and supporting HR Advisors within the team

Key experience required:

• Strong Senior HR Business Partner / HRBP experience, ideally within a large and complex organisation

• Extensive knowledge of employment legislation, HR policies and best practice

• Experience advising senior stakeholders and influencing outcomes

• Strong employee relations and Trade Union experience

• Experience managing and developing HR colleagues

• CIPD qualified or equivalent relevant experience

• Strong change management, consultation and negotiation skills

If you have the relevant experience, please apply today!