At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead HR strategy and support people management in an education-focused organisation.
- Company: Join a dynamic team within the education sector, making a real impact.
- Benefits: Part-time, hybrid work with competitive salary and flexible hours.
- Other info: Term-time only role with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Shape people strategy and enhance organisational development in a meaningful way.
- Qualifications: Senior HR experience, strong knowledge of employment law, and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 52413 - 56647 £ per year.
We are looking for an experienced Head of HR to join one of our clients within the education sector on a part-time, term-time only basis. This is an excellent hybrid opportunity for a senior HR professional who can provide strategic people leadership, operational HR management and expert employee relations support across a multi-site organisation, with a head office in Burntwood. Offering a salary of £52,413 to £56,647 pro rata, this opportunity will suit someone who is confident leading people strategy, strengthening HR compliance, supporting complex casework and ensuring high-quality people management across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Developing and implementing an effective People Strategy aligned to organisational priorities and long-term objectives
- Providing professional HR leadership, advice and operational support to senior leaders, managers and wider teams
- Ensuring HR policies, procedures and processes remain legally compliant, consistently applied and reflective of best practice
- Managing a portfolio of employee relations casework, including performance, disciplinary, grievance, redundancy, absence management and investigations
- Maintaining accurate HR records, contracts, correspondence, safeguarding checks and workforce information in line with confidentiality and data protection requirements
- Supporting effective union engagement, consultation processes and external HR/legal adviser relationships where required
- Working collaboratively with payroll, pensions, operations and health and safety colleagues to support effective service delivery and compliance
About You:
- Experience in a senior HR role, ideally within education, public sector, charity, not-for-profit or another regulated environment
- Strong knowledge of employment law, HR policy, employee relations casework and organisational people processes
- Confident advising senior leaders and line managers on complex HR matters, using sound judgement and maintaining high levels of confidentiality
- Hold a relevant professional HR qualification, or equivalent experience
- Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills
Additional Information:
- Part-time, 0.6 FTE, 22.5 hours per week
- Term-time only
- Hybrid working arrangement
If you are looking for a senior HR opportunity where you can shape people strategy, support organisational development and make a meaningful impact across an education-focused organisation, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Head of Human Resources in Burntwood employer: James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Join a forward-thinking organisation in the education sector that values strategic HR leadership and offers a supportive hybrid work environment. With a focus on employee development and compliance, this part-time role allows you to make a significant impact while enjoying a flexible schedule during term time. Located in Burntwood, you'll be part of a collaborative culture that prioritises professional growth and meaningful contributions to the community.
Contact Details:
James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd Recruitment Team
