Human Resources Business Partner in Essex

We have a fantastic opportunity for a HR Business Partner to join the team on a full time, permanent basis. This role is hybrid working with regular travel to our Head Office in Warwick as well as our Campuses: Biggleswade, Colchester, Hindhead, Kenley, Maidstone and Swaffham.

Skills and Experience:

• Have experience within a busy generalist HR role and managing complex casework
• Have experience in a regulated sector with strong Trade Union presence
• Have up to date knowledge of employment law, making commercial HR decisions and knowledge of Data Protection and Confidentiality
• Be CIPD Level 7 qualified, Postgraduate level HR qualification or equivalent experience (5 years minimum)
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and application of HR and employment changes
• Set an example of positive personal integrity and professionalism, with positive, appropriate and effective communications and relationships at all levels
• Ensure the ethos, values and positive culture of OneSchool Global are maintained

Why you’ll love working with us:

• A competitive salary, a staff laptop.
• 25 days of annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
• Workplace pension scheme and Staff Referral scheme
• Supportive staff, and an involved community who are committed to improvement, who will work with you to achieve your goals
• Excellent premises and well-equipped office space providing a modern and technologically advanced environment
• Dedicated and talented specialist employee who work together to continually build upon our high standards

Key responsibilities:

• To work in positive proactive collaboration with campus sites and senior teams to support the management and resolution of employee relations matters
• To deliver a full range of generalist HR services to allocated sites supporting all stages of the employment life cycle
• Deliver the regional and global HR strategy, through planning, creation and implementation of projects as and when assigned
• Engagement with campuses, through regular visits to the respective campus site, to develop close collaborative working with various stakeholders including Campus Principals, Line Managers, Campus senior teams, Campus Administration/Governance Teams, Regional Principals, Senior Directors and Management
• In conjunction with the HR Policy Lead review and update HR Policy and procedure working with others to ensure alignment in other areas of the organisation
• Write and present information briefings / reports on a range of HR related topics as and when required
• Manage a busy caseload of various complex casework and various HR related matters
• Attend sites on a regular basis to support the resolution of various HR matters or to deliver face to face meetings and updates
• Provide a comprehensive range of employee relations guidance, advice and support- grievance, disciplinary, absence, capability etc
• Proactively and closely support the management and resolution of all employment and HR related matters, in accordance with policy and legislation requirements
• Coach and support managers at all levels in all matters of managing staff on both informal and formal matters as required
• Providing advice and undertake a lead role in structural reviews and organisational change processes
• Providing management advice and assistance on policies, procedures, legislation and similar.

About OSG: OneSchool Global is one of the world’s largest, truly global schools, with over 8000 students, 120+ campuses and 2000 staff operating across 20 countries. Our innovative approach to education emphasises self-directed learning, where students take initiative and responsibility for their learning journey. In the UK, we have 25 campuses spanning across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

If you have any questions or to arrange an informal conversation regarding the role, please email our Talent Acquisition Partner.

Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found. OneSchool Global UK is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online searches and vetting checks.