At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage employee relations casework and support school leaders with HR guidance.
- Company: Values-led Multi-Academy Trust focused on employee support.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate, flexible remote work, and impactful role in education.
- Other info: 12-month contract with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a difference in schools while developing your HR expertise.
- Qualifications: Experience in HR casework and confident in unionised environments.
A large, values-led Multi-Academy Trust is appointing an HR Adviser (Case Officer) to provide high-quality employee relations and casework support. You'll manage a dedicated caseload and work closely with an allocated group of schools, advising leaders across a broad range of HR matters. They are looking for someone to join them in September, for a 12 month contract. This is a 5 day per week role, with 1 day remote working. You'll report into the HR Manager, and will travel around 5/6 Schools within the Trust.
Key responsibilities:
- Managing employee relations (ER) casework end-to-end, including:
- Absence management
- Grievances
- Disciplinaries
- Advising and supporting school leaders with day-to-day HR guidance and best practice
- Working confidently within a unionised environment, supporting consultation and ensuring fair, consistent process
- Ensuring cases are handled in line with Trust policies, employment law, and agreed timescales
What we're looking for:
- Strong, demonstrable experience in a casework-focused HR/ER role
- Confident handling absence, grievance and disciplinary processes
- Experience working in a unionised setting (highly important) and knowledge of local authority's T&C's
- CIPD qualification is not essential—relevant experience is the priority
This is a great opportunity to support a number of schools so if you are interested in exploring this opportunity, please apply or reach out to Abbey Miller from Panoramic Associates.
Interim HR Advisor employer: Panoramic Associates
Panoramic Associates is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment in a vibrant London special school. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to lead innovative pastoral strategies while working alongside dedicated professionals in a multi-disciplinary team. The role not only allows for meaningful contributions to student wellbeing but also provides a pathway for professional development in a dynamic educational setting.
