Overview
Ready to take the next step in your HR career? We're looking for a friendly, proactive Senior HR Advisor to join our growing HR Team at Meridian Trust. If you love variety, people, and making a real difference in your role, this could be the perfect fit. You'll be the go-to person for a hub of schools in and around Peterborough, supporting our school leaders and HR Officers with advice and guidance, ER casework, audits & Occupational health referrals. This is a full-time field-based position between the following schools: The Bluecoat School, West Town Primary Academy, Sawtry Junior Academy, Somersham Primary School, Orton Wistow Primary School, Nene Valley Primary School, Woodston Primary School, Greater Peterborough University Technical College, Nene Park Academy, Sawtry Village Academy, Swavesey Village College, Stamford Welland Academy & Nenegate School.
The Opportunity
* Develop effective relationships with Principals/Headteachers and HR Officers in schools that build trust and confidence.
* Offer advice and guidance to managers in respect of all aspects of HR work.
* To undertake informal audits of HR practices in schools, offering advice to HR Officers in the completion of accurate files and records (ensuring effective security of both manual and computerised data).
* To support the HR Officer in schools to effectively perform their roles.
* Experience of working in a school HR environment would be beneficial but is not essential.
* Level 5 or above qualification in Human Resources or equivalent work-based experience.
* Experience of handling ER casework.
* A good knowledge of employment legislation and best practice.
About Meridian Trust
Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.
Benefits
* Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in.
* Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT).
* Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Defined benefit local government or Teacher's pension scheme.
* Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations.
* Free on-site parking.
* Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays.
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