Senior HR Business Partner (Full-time, Permanent) – North West London, Independent School
Location: North West London
Closing date: 17th Dec 2025
Are you a strategic and relationship-driven HR professional passionate about developing people, shaping organisational culture and contributing to an exceptional educational environment?
Our client, a highly regarded independent day school in North West London, is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to drive its people strategy and help foster a positive, thriving workplace for all staff.
About the School
* A respected and long-established independent school known for its high standards, inclusive ethos and commitment to staff and student wellbeing.
* Set within spacious, peaceful grounds that create a collaborative and supportive working environment.
* This role sits within a forward-thinking People & Culture team, offering meaningful influence over culture, wellbeing, engagement and staff development across the school.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead on the development and implementation of the school’s people strategy, promoting a culture of wellbeing, inclusion and continuous improvement.
* Provide expert HR advice to senior leaders and managers on employment law, employee relations, organisational change and HR best practice.
* Oversee high-quality HR operations, including safeguarding compliance, HR procedures and policy development.
* Champion equity, diversity and inclusion across all areas of the school.
* Use HR data and analytics to support workforce planning and strategic decision-making.
* Drive staff engagement, retention and professional development initiatives.
* Line-manage the HR, Payroll & Pensions Administrator to ensure smooth and compliant HR administration.
Person Specification
Essential:
* CIPD Level 5 (or above) or equivalent HR leadership experience.
* Strong strategic and operational HR background, including experience supporting senior leaders.
* Confidence handling complex employee relations, change management and organisational development.
* Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills.
* High emotional intelligence, discretion and a strong commitment to safeguarding, equality and wellbeing.
Desirable:
* Experience working within an educational or independent school environment.
* Understanding of sector-specific recruitment and retention challenges.
Please apply via the link, including a copy of your CV. Early applications are encouraged, as interviews may take place before the closing date.