HR Business Partner
Permanent Position
Working Pattern 42 weeks. Open to four or five days weekly
£45,400
West Sussex: Car owner required
Tony Alan is honoured to be supporting a well-established and highly respected organisation in West Sussex with the appointment of a HR Business Partner. This is an excellent opportunity to join an award-winning organisation with an outstanding reputation for excellence and a strong values-led culture. With a genuine commitment to its people, the organisation fosters a supportive and collaborative environment where individuals are encouraged to make a difference, share ideas and thrive in their careers.
Reporting directly to the HR Director and working within a small, close-knit team, you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality, responsive and comprehensive HR service across a diverse range of client groups. Providing generalist HR support to approximately 250 employees, you will act as a trusted adviser to line managers, offering practical guidance on the interpretation and application of HR policies, procedures and employment legislation. You will coach and support managers in effectively managing their teams, while contributing to a varied and challenging range of HR activities and initiatives that support organisational effectiveness and drive positive outcomes through its people.
Such duties will include but will not be limited to:
- Provide practical HR advice and coach managers on employee relations, people management and best practice.
- Support the HR Director with complex employee matters, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence, restructures and flexible working.
- Review and maintain HR policies and procedures, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with best practice.
- Improve recruitment, selection and onboarding processes to attract and retain diverse talent.
- Work with hiring managers to develop effective recruitment campaigns and strengthen interviewing practices.
- Support the development and delivery of learning and development initiatives for operational teams.
- Ensure HR practices meet employment law, safeguarding and regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to HR projects and support the implementation of people initiatives across the organisation
The successful candidate will be an experienced HR professional with a strong track record in a Business Partner or HR Advisory role, ideally within the education sector. You will bring up-to-date knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice, alongside experience of managing complex employee relations cases and delivering effective, high-quality HR support. You will be confident managing competing priorities, overseeing a broad range of HR activities and maintaining compliance with safer recruitment and relevant regulatory requirements.
Proactive, pragmatic and solutions-focused, you will thrive in a fast-paced and changing environment. With excellent communication and influencing skills, you will be able to build strong relationships, establish credibility with stakeholders at all levels and contribute positively to a supportive, open and collaborative team
If you feel that you would be suitable for this position, please apply with your CV.
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