Human Resources Advisor - Padiham, United Kingdom - Romero Catholic Academy Trust

Romero Catholic Academy Trust
Romero Catholic Academy Trust
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Human Resources Advisor

37 hours per week, Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:00pm,

Friday 8:00am - 3:30pm, Term time plus 2 weeks

Grade 7, Points , £24, £28,499.48 Pro-rata

£27,852 - £32,020 (Full-time equivalent)

Required to commence as soon as possible


The Board of Directors of the Romero Catholic Academy Trust wish to appoint a positive, driven and conscientious Human Resources Advisor to join our aspirational central team on a fixed-term basis.

This is a rewarding opportunity to be a part of our growing and friendly Multi Academy Trust.


Working in our central HR team, this will be a key role which contributes to providing an efficient and professional HR service to our family of schools.

This role will be fast-paced and varied and will involve providing advice and guidance on employee relation matters in line with organisational policies and procedures.

You will assist the Head of HR with undertaking casework and providing advice to Headteachers and Senior Leaders within schools.

As well as being involved with implementing strategic HR projects and initiatives.

Although based at the Trust central offices in Padiham, travel may be required to any of our Trust schools.


Closing date:
Monday 17th July 2023

Interview Date:
Thursday 20th July 2023

Human Resources Advisor

POST
TITLE:

Human Resources Advisor


GRADE:

7 SCP


CAR USER:

Yes


BENEFITS:

Local Government Pension Scheme; free parking; continuous service from other public sector organisations


LOCATION:


The post will be based at the Romero Trust offices but travel between academies and the Trust head office will be required as necessary.


RESPONSIBLE TO:

Head of HR


STAFF RESPONSIBLE FOR:

None


JOB PURPOSE:


To support and assist the Head of HR providing a forward thinking, responsive and professional HR service to our family of schools within the Trust.

To ensure our Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) remains compliant at all times with employment law, health and safety, conditions of service, teacher standards and polices/procedures.


Main duties and responsibilities

Recruitment, Induction and Exit Procedures

  • To support the Head of HR and Senior Leaders with the recruitment process, such as recruitment timelines, facilitating interviews and fair selection methods for the recruitment of Senior roles and other posts within the Trust.
  • To review and verify employment offer letters and contracts on behalf of all schools within the Trust.
  • To use Catholic Education Service (CES) templates to prepare and issue accurate contracts of employment.
  • To oversee and support induction processes for new starters in their designated school/department.
  • To ensure exit interviews are carried out and data is reviewed with Headteachers to identify trends in staff turnover and implement strategies to improve retention.

HR Policies and Procedures

  • To proactively support the Head of HR with the drafting/or updating HR policies, procedures and ensure templates are distributed across all schools within the Trust.
  • To ensure HR policies and procedures are available to all members of staff as part of their induction process.
  • To be aware of changing employment legislation and review in line with the Trust HR policies & Procedures.
  • To support line managers and facilitate Formal Absence Review Meetings when required to ensure the Trust has a proactive approach to absence management.

Compliance

  • To provide support to schools on their Single Central Record (SCR) and maintain the SCR for the Trust
  • To provide advice and support in relation to casework on grievance, disciplinary, capability, safeguarding, sickness/absence and EDI (equality, diversity & inclusion) issues from all levels of support up to appeal stage where possible.
  • To maintain accurate electronic personnel files for staff and ensure they are held in accordance with General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
  • To ensure all HR systems hold accurate employee records and are held in accordance with GDPR.
  • To assist the Head of HR with ensuring that the Trust complies with its statutory responsibilities for reporting on HR and employment matters e.g., gender pay gap reporting.
  • To support and help maintain payroll processes ensuring data management in line with payroll deadlines.

Self-Welfare

  • To process occupational health referrals where necessary.
  • To assist the Head of HR in the delivery of wellbeing initiatives, to ensure staff feel valued, motivated and supported to provide outstanding standards.
  • To support return to work meetings as required by Headteachers, to advise on occupational health recommendations, stress risk assessments, trigger points, phased returns and reasonable adjustments.

General

  • To maintain confidential staff records and to ensure that the data protection rules are adhered to by staff members.
  • To develop effective professional relationsh
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