Human Resources Advisor (Education and Care)

Based in Sheffield, this post is based at Sheffield between our Nether Edge and City Centre locations with occasional travel to other sites in the UK. 40 Hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

We have the exciting opportunity for a Human Resources Advisor to join our Northern HR team which supports two schools, a residential college, and post education provisions, in Sheffield, Darlington and Scotland. This is a truly generalist role including recruitment, vetting, absence management, communicating payroll changes and employee relations matters. Although this is an HR Advisor role, the successful candidate must be prepared to do their own administration and to be actively involved in obtaining vetting checks for staff in the local area.

The role is based in Sheffield and will predominantly be based at Brantwood Specialist School in Nether Edge, to primarily support the School but will also require regular working in the City Centre at Freeman College. The Ruskin Mill Trust Group operates five colleges and associated residential provisions in Nailsworth, Stourbridge, Sheffield, Birmingham, Pembrokeshire, as well as independent specialist schools in Worcestershire, Bristol, Sheffield and an associated site in Darlington. We provide innovative and experiential education for children and young people with special learning needs, developed out of the inspiration of Rudolf Steiner, William Morris and John Ruskin.

There will be travel to other sites to support the Northern HR team as well as other Ruskin Mill Sites for team meetings and to support processes as required. The successful applicant will need to have a driving license and access to a car to be able to travel between sites, some of which are remote locations, in order to fulfil this role.

CIPD qualification is desirable but not a requirement as we prioritise direct experience. Experience of Ofsted, CQC and Care Inspectorate Scotland would be advantageous but not essential.

The Human Resources Advisor we are looking for would:

• Realise the importance of safeguarding, with a rigorous approach to vetting and compliance.
• Able to work independently in Sheffield and communicate effectively with team members based at other sites.
• Be seeking some truly unique HR challenges such as how to resource and support School, Residential, and day provision of which some are in remote locations or unpick complex interactions between stakeholders.
• Have demonstrable experience in conducting investigations, resolving grievances, supporting staff with ill health and similar employee relations processes.
• Be committed to empowering managers to lead on employee relations process while ensuring they stay compliant with policy and legal frameworks.
• Appreciate that by joining a small team they need to multi-task and take responsibility for all aspects, whether it is having challenging conversations or ensuring the notes are accurate.
• Take satisfaction in completing processes and maintaining accurate data on HR systems.

Working at Ruskin Mill Trust is incredibly rewarding and in return, we offer competitive salaries, with progression in pay and an auto-enrolment pension scheme. In addition, staff receive:

• A comprehensive induction, extensive training and development plan.
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) which increases with length of service.
• Health cash plan & Employee Assistance Programme via Medicash.
• Lunch provided during term time.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Level Disclosure. The Trust is committed to becoming an equal opportunities employer.

We may review applications as they are received and therefore may close the vacancy if filled before the advertised closing date.