HR Partner role, based in Brighton!

Ashley Kate are delighted to be supporting one of our clients, based in Brighton as they look to recruit for a full time, permanent, HR Partner to join their team.

The salary for this role is circa £51,000 per annum.

The right candidate will be expected to be onsite 4-5 days a week and possess a background and experience working within the Education sector.

HR Partner: 

Responsibilities include:

• To act as the first point of call for HR related matters
• To work closely with the Chief People Officer and the broader the HR team to contribute to and implement national initiatives
• Provide on-site and remote, proactive support and undertake case management work
• Responsible for the line management and development of the HR staff
• To provide additional support to the wider HR team when necessary
• Provide appropriate advice and guidance to senior staff, ensuring that advice is in line with policies and best practice.
• Investigate employee complaints and grievances and recommend corrective actions.
• Undertake HR induction for all new employees
• Work with line managers to ensure that they are equipped to undertake necessary management duties and interventions i.e return to work meetings, capability etc
• Maintain administrative oversight of key employment information and records including;
• Conduct exit interviews and off-boarding procedures, analysing information gathered in these processes to help develop retention strategies and reduce turnover.
• Oversee employment needs and /or programmes that support staffing, work with the HR to ensure that recruitment practice is effective
• Provide coaching and guidance to management and employees in dealing with employment related issues and / or concerns. Escalation of sensitive or more complex cases to the Chief People Officer
• Support the Chief People Officer in driving the performance management process and provide coaching to line managers to ensure the continuous development of employees.

Experience required:

• Relevant experience either working as an HR Manager or HR Partner with high level of ER exposure.
• Experience of working in a schools or the Education sector, essential.
• CIPD L5 or L7 qualified, essential.
• A solid understanding of UK employment legislation.
• Ability to operate in a consultative manner, demonstrate confidence and ability to push back, whilst maintaining professional relationships
• Be able to demonstrate successful management of recruitment, ER, Performance Management and the implementation of HR initiatives.
• Extensive experience in providing robust, proactive employee relations advice
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good knowledge of working with HR Information Systems.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional seeking the a new and exciting opportunity.

If interested please contact Darren Keeling on or call 0203 800 1500