HR Employee Relations Manager

Salary: £48,000 – £55,200 per year

This federation of schools is seeking a highly experienced HR professional to support ER cases across four schools in East London.

Reporting to the Head of HR, you will be the lead on all matters relating to absence management, referrals and inputting processes to support staff returning to work. You will support staff and managers in writing guidance reports and providing resources relating to mental heath, well being and resilience, aiding the wider HR team with ad hoc queries and ensure that best practice is in place on guidance of statutory requirements and legislation.

You will liaise with the appropriate stakeholders to advance case management and work closely with the Head of HR in reviewing policies and providing reports relating to Workforce Census and Absence Management.

This is a highly responsible role and you must have excellent legislative knowledge to enable robust advice is provided to the senior leadership team across the Trust. The successful candidate will be CIPD qualified, previous experience of working within a school setting is desirable but not essential as there will be training provided relating to the burgundy and green book outlining teacher’s pay and pensions.

Candidate applications from a commercial or public sector background are invited to apply.

On a personal note, you will have a good understanding of employment law, including GDPR legislation, and be confident in supporting senior leaders in managing sensitive and challenging casework. You will be a natural communicator and can bring solutions effectively, be an effective coach in supporting Senior Managers and providing them with the tools to resolve cases on their own merit.

If you are seeking to make a positive impact within education, and want to be part of an efficient and collaborative HR team, then this is the role for you.

This is an on site, full time, all through year position. Excellent benefits and ongoing professional training opportunities on offer.

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