School Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner

Each new employee brings with them a potential to achieve and succeed.

Are you looking for a fantastic HR position in a dynamic organisation?

Are you an experienced HR generalist with solid employee relations experience looking to join a flexible and supportive HR Business Partnering team?

Are you an experienced HR professional ready to make a significant impact?

If so, we have the perfect job for you, Apply Now.

We are seeking a proactive and pragmatic HR Business Partner to join our Federation. In this pivotal role, you will act as a trusted advisor to academy leaders, helping to shape a high‑performing, engaged, and inclusive workforce.

This is more than just an advisory role; it is an opportunity to lead organisational change, coach senior leaders, and drive the people strategy that directly supports the success of our students and staff.

• Salary: GBP 24 – GBP 29 per hour
• Location:
  
  Croydon
• Contract:
  
  full‑time (4 months long term and 5 days a week)
• Start Date:
  
  As soon as possible

Randstad is working with one of our partnership schools to fill in this position.

• Strategic Partnering:
  Provide expert advice on workforce planning, performance management, and staff wellbeing to academy leadership.
• Complex Employee Relations:
  Lead on high‑level ER cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, and capability management, ensuring full legal compliance.
• Organisational Change:
  Manage restructures and TUPE transfers, guiding leaders through consultation processes and maintaining positive trade union relationships.
• Leadership
  
  Coaching:
  
  Strengthen management capability by coaching senior leaders in best practices and informal dispute resolution.
• Data‑Driven Insights:
  Analyse workforce trends to design initiatives that improve retention, attendance, and the overall employee experience.
• Policy and Compliance:
  Stay at the forefront of employment law, updating policies and managing employment tribunal cases or settlement agreements where necessary.
• Team Leadership:
  Line manage and mentor HR Advisers, fostering a culture of professional excellence.

Working for Randstad, our team, means you will be eligible to these benefits:

• Weekly pay and competitive daily rates
• Developing skill set / career progression
• Your own dedicated and experienced consultant to guide you through the application process
• Earn GBP
  300 in shopping vouchers by referring a friend and is subject to terms and conditions

• Job satisfaction through making a positive impact on our pupils' lives
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Family friendly policies
• Supportive and positive management
• Investment in your training and development
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Wellbeing and staff benefit packages

These are some of the requirements that we need to get you cleared for this role:
We are looking for a credible professional who can navigate the complexities of a multi‑site organisation with empathy and authority.

• Experience:
  
  Significant experience at an HRBP or Senior Advisory level within a complex organisation.
• Expertise:
  Deep knowledge of employment law and a proven track record of managing complex ER cases and restructuring.
• Qualifications:
  
  CIPD qualified (or equivalent professional experience).
• Skills:
  
  Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable HR projects.
• Communication:
  The ability to influence, challenge, and coach senior stakeholders with professionalism.

• Previous experience within the Education or Public Sector.
• Accreditation in specific HR method