We are currently working in partnership with a higher educational institution based in Surrey who are recruiting for a HR Business Partner on a permanent basis. The position is due to start at the beginning of November. The annual salary for this role is £48,619 per annum (negotiable based on experience).

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working within a higher educational institution and previous experience working within HR teams, providing pragmatic and proactive HR support and advice.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Assisting with the ongoing development, implementation and embedding of the HR strategies

• Providing professional advice and guidance on medium/long term organisational design

• Leading, supporting and advising on restructures and re-organisations

• Working with the HR operational team to support their portfolio of casework including disciplinary, grievance, capability, probation and ill health procedures

• Working in partnership with senior managers within your specified areas of responsibility to manage change effectively

• Working in close partnership with the Recruitment Team to ensure designated areas strategic resourcing needs are taken into account

• Liaising with the HR Systems Team and other colleagues to optimise the HR System functionality

Experience required:

• Experience working autonomously and as part of a team to deliver the common objective of the organisation

• Experience thinking strategically and delivering effective solutions in a complex and demanding environment

• Experience maintaining high level of confidentiality

• Significant experience at a senior HR professional level and of providing high level HR advise and support

• Experience of consultation and negotiation with trade unions

• Experience of working in the higher education sector

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Ability to effectively demonstrate building credibility, trust and respect with senior managers

• Good understanding of employment law

• Evidence of effective casework management

• Track record of influencing senior management

Rewards and Benefits:

• USS Pension Scheme

• 27 Days annual leave + bank holidays + 6 closure days

• On-site Nursery

• Bikes for work scheme

• Childcare vouchers

Working hours:

• 35 hours per week

• Mon – Friday, 9am to 5am Friday

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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