Job Description

Job Summary

This is generalist HR role with project opportunities. The job holder will provide expert, responsive, professional and compliant HR support to the School in addition to managing and/or supporting key projects and HR process development.

To undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required and requested by the Head of HR to meet the priorities and demands of the Senior and Prep School.

Duties

Deputise for the Head of HR to provide resilient HR support to the Head Master and SLT. Support and contribute to any HR related change management and/or initiatives as required. Project manage the development and delivery of key requirements following recent changes to the Employment Rights Bill 2024. To support the Head of HR in the provision of guidance and advice to staff and managers on employee relations issues and the interpretation and application of all HR policies and procedures. Provide advice and support to managers and investigating officers in relation to managing key processes e.g. disciplinaries, grievances, performance management, attendance management, probations and change management. To perform HR advisory role within formal proceedings in line with ACAS guidance and the relevant School policy. To keep knowledge and understanding of UK employment law up to date and relevant to ensure all policies and procedures are legally compliant and aligned to best practices in the education sector. Support the Head of HR on policy and process development and improvements that foster a positive, inclusive and supportive workplace. To work with the Head of HR to ensure HR documents (e.g. offer letters, employment contract templates) are current and compliant with employment legislation and safer recruitment. Development, production and analysis of key HR metrics addressing areas for improvement. Oversee the probation and performance appraisal process. Manage the Casual Worker assignment process. Develop training materials and deliver a programme of training for line managers and Heads of department, as required. Support the HR & Recruitment Officer during surge activity. Support the wider HR team in the delivery of ad hoc tasks as required.

Safeguarding responsibilities:

It is the post holder's responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact and to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School's Safeguarding Policy Statement at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School s/he must report any concerns to the Head Master.

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level or equivalent.

Level 5 CIPD diploma (or above) membership and/or equivalent relevant professional experience.

Able to demonstrate commitment to own continuous professional development.

Experience

Prior experience of working within a similar role with proven strong HR generalist experience.

Knowledge and experience of successfully building effective relationships and managing stakeholders in a variety of HR roles.

Experience of delivering to deadlines and achieving set targets to a high standard

Merchant Taylors' School is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As this role will bring you into contact with children you are expected to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Further information on how the School uses personal data is set out in the School's Staff Transparency Notice, which can be found on the Vacancy page of the School Website.

How we use your information

We will use the information which you provided, and which we collect from other sources (such as from references and from the Disclosure and Barring Service) for the following purposes: to assess your suitability for the role for which you have applied, to assess your suitability to work with children and to enable us to comply with our legal obligations (including safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children ).

Further information on how the School uses personal data is set out in the School's Staff Transparency Notice, which can be found on the Vacancy page of the School Website.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 40,480.00-46,865.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Free parking Life insurance On-site gym On-site parking
Work Location: In person