Senior HR Advisor

Senior HR Advisor

Salary: £36,000

Contract: Full Time, Fixed term 12 months

Reference: GS054

Start Date: November 2017

About Green Spring Academy Shoreditch and our values

Green Spring Academy Shoreditch is a successful 11-19 academy in located in the heart of East London.  It was judged to be outstanding in every category by Ofsted in its most recent inspection. It is a smaller than average mixed community school with approx. 1000 students. 

Outstanding learning and teaching is at the core of everything we do at Green Spring Academy Shoreditch. We aim to raise attainment to exceptional levels and we value the contribution every student can make, regardless of ability or background. We have the highest expectation of all, in a caring and supportive environment.  We are committed to achieving the very best educational outcomes for all, regardless of ability or background, which goes beyond academic success.  We also believe that learning isn’t confined to the classroom and that students thrive when they are continuously inspired, motivated and encouraged.  Our students take part in a myriad of multi-layered experiences including arts, culture, volunteering and fundraising.

About this position

The academy's HR team supports approximately 120 staff (both teaching and support staff) and delivers a range of HR services covering the employee life cycle from recruitment, induction, L&D, performance management and employee relations through to compensation, benefits and pensions. You will be working with some of the best teachers in the country who in turn are developing the next generation of teaching talent in inner London. 

About You

We are currently seeking to appoint an outstanding Senior HR Advisor, one who has solid generalist HR experience, ideally gained in a school environment, however we will consider candidates from outside the sector.  

Proactive and productive, you will be extremely well organised and able to manage a varied workload and competing deadlines on a daily basis. You will demonstrate a genuine interest in people and have the ability to build rapport and gain trust at all levels of the academy.  Calm, discreet and diplomatic, you will respect confidentiality in all matters and give honest feedback, whilst being warm, friendly and approachable.  

You will provide insightful, pragmatic advice to senior managers as well as guidance and support on a whole range of people issues, acting as a coach to help our managers to deliver. You will have existing experience of professionally handling an ER caseload. 

You must have plenty of recruitment experience and demonstrate new ideas for hiring first class talent. You must be flexible enough to hire a wide range of staff with differing levels of experience - whether that's a Maths teacher or Reception staff. You will be adept at writing engaging adverts, using external agencies effectively or networking on Linked In to find the best candidates.

Previous experience of preparing for monthly payroll, working with an external provider is preferred.  You may also be familiar with pension administration and annual census reports.

Your written English must be exceptional.  You will be able to draft new policies, all-staff emails, formal correspondence and HR marketing collateral with fluency and flair. 

You should hold a CIPD qualification (at least level 5) and will be committed to continuous professional development. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced HR Advisors to take the next step or an established Senior HR Advisor seeking to cement their experience. 

The benefits we offer

• A  generous pension, currently a final salary scheme that includes life insurance cover after a qualifying period

• In addition to 25 days’ holiday and 8 days’ bank holiday each year, we close between Christmas Eve and New Year, allowing staff some additional paid leave

• Staff are encouraged to use the free gym on site

• We also have a staff choir, employee assistance program, cycle to work scheme, an interest free season ticket loan, a multitude of discount vouchers with You At Work and eye care tests

• Best of all, we offer free breakfast and lunch to our staff!

How to apply

You will need to fill the online application for support staff.  Please don't delay as the closing date is 4pm on 29 September 2017 and the interviews are scheduled to take place on 5th and 6th October.  The start date is likely to be no later than 6th November 2017.

Green Spring Academy Shoreditch is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check.