Job Title: Senior HR Advisor (Permanent Role)
Company: Optima Plus Recruitment
Location: Hereford (School sites, some home working available).
Hours: 30 hours per week
Annual Salary: £26,846 - £32,810 (actual salary) based on 30 hours – term time plus 4 weeks to be worked during school holiday periods (42 weeks)
About Us: Optima Plus Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency dedicated to connecting talented individuals with rewarding employment opportunities. We specialize in matching skilled professionals with reputable organizations across various industries.
Job Description: We are currently seeking an experienced Senior HR Advisor to join our client's team in Hereford on a permanent basis. The ideal candidate will provide a comprehensive, professional, high quality advice and support service on the full range of HR disciplines to schools and academies. This includes supporting clients with complex employee relation casework, by email/telephone/teams and onsite, acting as an investigating officer on variety of employment matters, report writing and attending formal meetings. You will lead the development of school based HR policies and procedures working closely with Trade Union representatives and also design/deliver training sessions to clients on a variety of HR topics.
Requirements:
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You will have a proven track record of managing and solving a range of complex HR casework including disciplinary, grievance, sickness absence management, TUPE, redundancy, appraisal and capability. Although experience of working within the schools’ sector and providing advice in line with school specific legislation such as the Burgundy Book, School Teachers’ Pay & Conditions Document and School Staffing Regulations would be beneficial, this is not essential.
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If you are looking for the next step in your HR career we are looking for an experienced HR professional who is preferably fully CIPD qualified, or able to demonstrate equivalent experience.
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You should have a strong knowledge of employment law, excellent time management and interpersonal skills, be able to work mainly autonomously under the guidance of your line manager and have the ability to make on the spot professional decisions in challenging environments.
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You will be required to travel throughout Herefordshire to attend on site school meetings on a regular basis and sometimes at short notice. As travel is essential, you will be required to provide your own transport for business use.
Benefits:
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Competitive salary
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Opportunity to work with a reputable organization.
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26 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 31 days after 5 years of service.
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Aviva salary sacrifice pension scheme.
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Flexible benefits scheme, offering various discounts across retailers, the option to buy or sell annual leave, cycle to work scheme, and healthcare plans.
How to Apply: If you meet the above requirements and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you!
Application Deadline: 28th August 2024
Contact Information: Suzy Field
Optima Plus Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace environment