Job Description
Head of HR job based in Coventry
Our Lady of The Magnificat is an aspiring catholic Multi Academy Trust currently comprising of 17 schools, spanning across 2 counties, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire with circa 900 employees and will be expanding to 24 next year. The Head of HR will join the Executive Team of one of the largest multi academies in the West Midlands. This post will be located at our head office within Trinity Catholic School, Leamington Spa.
Having recently expanded to 17 schools they are currently looking at expanding their central HR team and are looking for a leader to drive this thriving academy trust forward. You will be leading the strategic future of HR and the people agenda for one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the West Midlands. We are looking for someone who is ambitious and able to positively influence, improve and lead the development of the HR support service. Initially this will be a small team of a HR Manager and HR apprentice. However, you will have the opportunity to grow and shape the future HR central support team, whilst collaborating with strategic and operational HRM professionals.
The successful candidate will bring significant HR management and employee relations experience and knowledge, by building capacity in the effective management of disciplinary, grievance and sickness absence casework, updating CES and other HR policies, improving recruitment systems/processes, people performance and ensuring compliance. Your advice, guidance and insight will be supported by education leaders, Headteachers, dedicated school-based office managers, central support teams and HR experts.
This role requires:
- Chartered Institute of Professional Development (CIPD), MCIPD or equivalent qualification would be preferable.
- Significant employee relations experience, with a successful track record of case management resolution, such as disciplinary, capability, recruitment, grievance, sickness absence, TUPE, redundancy, and consulting with trade unions.
- Experience of updating HR policies, procedures and interpreting terms and conditions in line with Employment Law.
- Experience of working in an education and multi-site environment is desirable but would be beneficial.
- Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development of self and others.
- A willingness to be fully involved in the wider life of the multi-academy and to attend on site school meetings.
- Experience of overseeing HR compliance and best practise.
- Proven ability to successfully lead and manage HR service delivery in a busy working environment.
- Experience of consulting and working with Trade Unions.
They can offer you:
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 29 days plus bank and statutory holidays per annum (Pro rata for part time)
- Access to a final salary Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Mentor and other professional development
- Opportunity for new professional challenges and a rewarding HR career
- Flexible working
- Free onsite parking
The Our Lady of the Magnificat Multi-Academy Company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all pre-employment checks necessary to meet safer recruitment requirements, including a satisfactory enhanced DBS check
Closing Date: 24th February 2023
Interviews: 6th March 2023
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