HR Advisor

The postholder will be responsible for enabling business delivery and providing specialist coaching, support and advice to line managers and Principals across their allocated academies; supporting them to deliver effective people plans in line with Astrea People Strategy and local Academy objectives.

This role forms part of an outcome focused and proactive HR Advisory Service, using data and analytics to drive advice and activity. The postholder will offer pragmatic and creative solutions / recommendations in accordance with best practice; current and proposed employment legislation; and local arrangements.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports delivery of the HR People Strategy and HR Advisory Service;
• Contributes to the continuous improvement of HR systems, practices and SLAs;
• Supports the development and implementation of HR policies and processes;
• Implements HR plans and strategies;
• Delivers practical advice; training; and coaching to line managers on all aspects of people management; policy launches; system initiatives and applicable changes to employment legislation;
• Contributes to the development and maintenance of practical toolkits for management teams to access;
• Helps embed a continuous learning and performance management culture within own client area, driving school improvement through supporting the development of clear objectives linked to the Trust Strategy and Academy objectives;
• Works with own client area to identify individual / collective learning and development needs, feeding these back to help shape the strategic learning and development offer;
• Supports and implements HR Project initiatives across the Trust;
• Attends regular meetings with Principals and school Business Managers to discuss Academy objectives and challenges, procuring / providing the applicable HR support to enable or mitigate these;
• Actively manages and uses HR dashboard and management information to drive engagement with Principals and Business Managers;
• Provides guidance and input into workforce planning and reorganisations;
• Ensures consistency and, where applicable, compliance in all areas of people policy, process and management throughout own client base;
• Proactively gains key client feedback to assist with ongoing growth and improvement of the HR Advisory Service
• Experience
• Ability to influence and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels;
• Proven experience working in a complex, unionised environment, providing advice and support to middle and senior managers;
• Experience of advising on complex Employee Relations issues;
• Education and Qualification
• Level 5 CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience);
• Evidence of continued professional development;
• Skills and Knowledge
• Up to date knowledge of Employment Law and Best Practice;
• Proven experience in developing, implementing and applying HR policies and procedures;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels;
• Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise accordingly

Closing date for all applications is 5th February 2023