Senior HR Business Partner

Come and join this forward-thinking Local Government organisation in the Midlands, committed to delivering high-quality services to the community. The Council are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior HR Business Partner to support our schools ensuring the continued development and success of our educational workforce. As a Senior HR Business Partner, you will take the lead in supporting senior leaders across local government schools offering strategic HR guidance and ER case management advice. You will be instrumental in developing and delivering HR strategies that align with educational objectives. Key responsibilities include:

• Partnering with senior leaders in schools and academy trusts to develop and implement HR strategies that align with educational goals.
• Providing expert advice on employee relations, performance management, and HR policies in a school/academy trust setting.
• Leading on the development and implementation of people strategies that promote diversity, inclusion, and staff wellbeing.
• Ensuring compliance with employment law, safeguarding, and education-specific regulations within HR policies and practices.
• Supporting workforce planning and talent management across schools and academy trusts.
• Developing and delivering leadership and management development programs tailored to the education sector.
• Managing and mentoring junior HR staff, ensuring their professional development.
• Working closely with other stakeholders, including local education authorities and unions, to address HR challenges in the educational environment.

Key Requirements:

• Significant HR experience with a focus on business partnering in local government schools or academy trusts.
• Proven ability to work within the education sector, understanding the unique challenges of schools and academy trusts.
• Strong knowledge of education-related employment law, HR best practices, and safeguarding requirements.
• Experience of handling complex employee relations issues and developing solutions that align with educational objectives.
• CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience).
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work strategically and operationally, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.