HR, People and Culture Manager

This Trust-wide post sits in the central HR and people function of Wren Academies Trust, covering every academy in the group. The holder leads HR and compliance work, from policy and employment casework to safer recruitment, the single central record and the school workforce census. The role also covers salary review planning with the Director of Finance and Operations, termly reporting to the Board, and line management of the Senior HR and Recruitment Officer. Visa sponsorship is not available, and an enhanced DBS check is required.

What the job involves

• Lead the Trust HR function and promote adherence to employment policies and procedures, from recruitment and onboarding through to departures, contracts, leave, performance, employee relations, discipline and sickness…
• Advise senior leaders on routine transactional issues and complex employment matters
• Lead safer recruitment checks and keep the single central record accurate and compliant
• Lead the technical, compliance and communication aspects of contract changes, including TUPE transfers
• Manage the absence management system, including annual leave and time off in lieu, and keep absence records accurate
• Keep manual and electronic staff records accurate, secure and properly managed
• Complete the annual School Workforce Census and similar compliance returns for all academies accurately and on time
• Plan and implement the annual salary review with the Director of Finance and Operations, with clear communication, timing and content
• Provide strategic updates and termly reports to senior leaders and the Board of Directors
• Work with the payroll team so that HR changes are communicated promptly and reflected accurately in payroll
• Build relationships with the external LDBS HR support team, attend relevant briefings and training, and develop and deliver staff training as required
• Line manage the Senior HR and Recruitment Officer

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Eligibility to work in the UK

What’s offered

• 25 days annual leave

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