HR Lead

Ready to Lead HR Across a Trust?Are you an experienced school or local authority HR Advisor ready to step up? Feel like you've outgrown your current role? Wondering if this is your year to move into a trust-wide position?If you've got strong HR knowledge and a desire to make an impact across multiple schools, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.I'm working with Victorious Academies Trust in Tameside to find them a confident and capable HR Lead to support their 15 primary schools.As HR Lead, you'll be the Trust's go-to person for all things HR-reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and supporting the Executive Team. You'll make sure HR policies, systems and processes are consistent, compliant and people-focused, while offering strategic input as the Trust grows. You'll also play a key role in implementing a new HR system and shaping the Trust's HR strategy.This is a brilliant step for someone with a solid HR foundation who's ready to lead and influence across a wider setting.HR Lead - The Essentials : Actual salary : £42,204 - £47,940Full-time equivalent : £44,711 - £50,788Contract : Term-time plus 4 weeksWorking pattern : Monday to Friday, hybrid around the needs of the TrustLocation : Trust Office in Mossley (OL6), with travel across Tameside and DerbyshirePension : Local Government Scheme - employer contributions of 19%DBS and references requiredHR Lead - What You'll Be Doing : Lead recruitment processes across the Trust, from adverts to onboardingApply and uphold safer recruitment and equality policiesManage DBS, right to work, and safeguarding checksCoordinate induction and probation reviewsSupport schools with HR casework (grievance, conduct, capability)Liaise with legal advisers and arrange investigations where neededMaintain accurate staff records, including Single Central RecordsOversee HR admin across schools-absence tracking, data, reportingMonitor and report on trends (absence, probation, recruitment, flexible working)Advise schools on HR processes : maternity, redundancy, allowances, etc.Guide line managers through absence management proceduresMentor and upskill admin staff to build HR confidence and consistencySupport TUPE processes and HR due diligence for new schoolsPrepare HR reports and statutory returnsWork closely with the COO on contracts with HR-related providers (DBS, EAP, OH)Manage the workload of an HR admin support roleBe accountable for HR matters with financial implicationsHR Lead - What We're Looking For : CIPD Level 5 Driving licence and own vehicleSomeone who can support and challenge in equal measureClear communicator who stays calm under pressureResilient, organised and confident in decision-makingAnalytical mindset with a solutions-focused approachUp-to-date knowledge of employment law and policyHR experience in education or a similar settingAwareness of how HR fits into wider trust operationsWillingness to complete own relevant onboarding checks, including an enhanced DBS.This role is being handled exclusively by Kellie Gordon at Appoint-Ed. All direct approaches will be forwarded to Kellie. Agency CVs will be regarded as a gift.Sound like the kind of role you've been looking for?Send your CV via this ad or speak to Kellie in the Appoint-Ed office