Worth School

HR Business Partner

Full time (37.5 hours per week), 52 weeks per year. Mon – Fri, 09.00 – 17.30

Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum, dependent on experience

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Human Resources Business Partner to join us here at Worth School, working as part of a close-knit team in a true generalist role.

You will be responsible for providing best in class expertise, and advice for all matters of Employee Relations and Human Resources practice across your dedicated business area, ensuring the best possible support and guidance can be delivered.

You will be focused on supporting managers, employees, and the wider business to achieve the best outcomes, even in challenging situations.  While being strategically aware and able to strike a balance between having the confidence to make sensible decisions, but escalating issues when appropriate.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing an effective and professional HR service to management and staff in dedicated business areas.
• Supporting and advising the management teams in effectively managing the performance of their teams.
• Coaching and supporting line managers on absence, disciplinary and grievance issues and ensuring managers have the appropriate skills to manage these people processes.
• Supporting the development of the Human Resources function.
• Actively participating and delivering Human Resources initiatives and projects across the School.

What we are looking for:

• Experience of dealing with Recruitment, ER matters, including disciplinary, grievances and appeals.
• Sound working knowledge of UK Employment Law.
• Experience of change leadership and management.
• Able to work at pace and under pressure.
• Demonstrable passion for people and delivering service excellence.

Recruitment

Applicants are required to submit an application via the Tes Website: https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/human-resources-business-partner-west-sussex-1543188

Alternatively, an application form and job details are available from the HR department, E: eillingworth@worth.org.uk or T:01342 710215. 

We are committed to the safeguarding of children. References and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks will be conducted on the successful applicant. Please note this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.    

We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. 

Closing date for applications: 17 January 2021