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Legacy Strategies are looking for an experienced HR Advisor in the Hereford area.

Permanent | Part Time | Hybrid

We are recruiting on behalf of a valued client, a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to delivering excellent business support services to the public sector and their communities. This is an exciting opportunity for an HR Advisor to join a team committed to making a positive impact in education, providing high-quality HR advice and support to schools and academies. As an HR Advisor, you will play a crucial role in building trusted relationships, supporting school leaders in employee relations, policy development, and training.

Key Responsibilities

* HR Advisory & Support: Deliver expert HR guidance on complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, and capability.

* Policy Development: Collaborate with school teams to craft and implement HR policies tailored to school-specific guidelines.

* Casework Management: Act as an Investigating Officer on various HR cases, producing comprehensive reports and attending formal meetings.

* Training & Development: Design and conduct training sessions on essential HR topics, fostering best practices and compliance across schools.

* Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with Trade Union representatives and school leadership to support a collaborative work environment.

About You

We’re seeking an HR professional with a strong commitment to customer service, continuous improvement, and professional integrity. The ideal candidate will bring:

* Experience managing complex HR cases with an effective, solutions-oriented approach.

* Employment Law Knowledge and preferably familiarity with school-sector guidelines, including the Burgundy Book and School Teachers’ Pay & Conditions.

* Qualifications: Preferably CIPD qualified or with equivalent experience.

* Skills: Strong interpersonal and decision-making abilities with effective time management.

Regular travel across Herefordshire is required, and personal transportation is necessary for this role.

Why Join Our Client?

Our client is driven by values of passion for improvement, customer focus, professional integrity, mutual support, and ambition. They offer:

* Generous Leave: 26 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 31 days after 5 years (pro rata)

* Pension Scheme: Aviva salary sacrifice pension scheme.

* Flexible Benefits: Options to buy or sell leave, retail discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, and healthcare plans.

Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality HR support in education, we’d love to hear from you. Please review the Job Description and Person Specification for full details and apply by Friday, 8th November 2024.

Interview Date: 15/11/2024