Tandridge Learning Trust is expanding, and we now have a new and exciting position for a HR Manager to join our Central Services team. We are looking for a strategic and operational HR specialist to work collaboratively with our Trust Leaders to successfully deliver a HR Business Partnering service and embed our values driven, positive culture. The successful candidate will combine excellent technical knowledge of relevant people management legislation and compliance alongside a forward-thinking approach to develop an effective people function which attracts and retains the very best people. We would expect you to develop effective HR systems and processes and drive strategic projects and priorities to support our ambitious vision for children and young people. We are looking for an outstanding individual to direct and lead our established, committed and hard-working HR team to drive positive change and continuous improvement across our group of schools. You would be expected to provide trusted professional advice to senior leaders on all HR matters and to ensure best practice standards are met in line with educational policy, whilst embedding a consistent, positive culture at every level to impact staff development and employee engagement and satisfaction. The ideal candidate will: • Have an unwavering determination to deliver excellent operational and strategic HR leadership across our multi academy trust • Demonstrate proven experience in managing complex HR casework and an understanding of people management processes, legislation and best practice • Be CIPD qualified (to Level 5) or have the comparative extensive HR operational and leadership experience at a strategic level In return we can offer you: • The opportunity to lead on the development of HR practices and processes in a growing and ambitious multi academy trust • A professional mentor/buddy to support you throughout your first year • An established HR operational team, a strong local HR network and HR forum • Opportunities for professional growth and personal development • Membership of a generous Local Government Pension Scheme • A flexible working arrangement