Lime Trust is looking for an experienced and flexible HR Business Partner to join our London Regional Hub. The Trust consists of 9 schools, 5 special and 4 primaries in Peterborough, Luton and North-East London. All of the Lime Trust schools are unique in their context but there are shared processes and policies across the Trust. The successful candidate will lead a small HR team at the London regional hub in Chingford London. Candidates should be experienced practitioners who can motivate, manage and build effective teams. You should share our values and be passionate about creating an environment that supports our staff to grow and thrive in the workplace. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated HRBP to: Effectively and efficiently manage a portfolio of HR casework and functions and provide advice on HR issues within the Trust schools Establish and develop a responsive Business Partner type relationship with the Trust Headteachers and Senior Leadership Teams Provide professional advice, support and coaching to the Trust Headteachers and Senior Managers on the interpretation and application of all HR policies, processes and procedures, ensuring these are applied fairly and consistently Advise the Schools Senior Leadership Teams on the people management implications of school policy and people strategy Advise and recommend appropriate courses of action in line with relevant best practice, policies, employment legislation and statutory frameworks Be responsible for cases delegated by the Head of HR by working with the Trust Headteachers and/or School Business Managers to initiate the process in line with and oversee the sickness absence procedure when necessary We are looking for a HRBP who can demonstrate: At least 3 years experience of working at HR Adviser/Officer level in a generalist role covering ER case management Experience of working in an HR role carrying out a range of HR duties, ideally in the education sector Experience of dealing and building effective relationships with trade unions Experience of supporting managers in all areas of people matters, including recruitment, disciplinary, grievance, absence and sickness casework Experience of working within a customer focused environment with the ability to establish good working relationships with a variety of people e.g., senior leaders, job applicants, employees Experience of dealing with employee relations casework and HR best practice Experience of managing a team