Job Information

We are working exclusively with a well-established education consultancy business, assisting them with the recruitment of an experienced HR Generalist.

The role will be for an initial 3 month contract, with a view of going permanent at the end of the assignment.

The current HR function is out-sourced and the client is looking to bring the HR function in-house - so the primary focus of the role will be to manage this process and then work in a stand alone HR role long term. Reporting into the MD and Head of Finance, key duties and responsibilities will include;

•Responsible for the creation, implementation and roll out of all HR policies / procedures, HR Best Practice and documentation - including contracts, staff handbooks and all HR documents used by employees
•Providing full HR support on the full employee life cycle: for around 450 employees
•Provide guidance to Directors and the senior management team on legislative changes and areas around Employment law.
•Providing guidance to Directors on areas of change management - Redundancies, TUPE and staff changes. Including reviewing job descriptions, organisation charts and employee numbers across the business.
•Responsible for all aspects of HR best practice and being first point of contact for any HR related queries and issues.
•Providing expert advice and supporting Directors on all ER matters; contracts of employment, absence and attendance, disciplinary and grievance process, performance management issues etc.
•Management of the new starter on-boarding process for the company, including reference checking, staff contracts, making offers to candidates, delivering induction training and also exit interviews etc.
•Managing the recruitment process - advertising, use of job boards and related industry sites. Liasing with recruitment agencies, short-listing candidates for interviews
•Evaluating competencies & training needs for all employees
•Supporting managers with the appraisals process
•All HR administration and updating / maintaining employee records

For this role candidates will ideally be CIPD Qualified and must have proven experience at this level. Ideally candidates will have experience within the Education sector and have worked in a stand-alone role.

Experience of change management is required - Redundancies, TUPE etc.

Candidates must have strong communication skills and be confident taking a hands on approach within all aspects of HR - including being involved with HR administration

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing company, working with the senior management team. For more information please apply on-line and a consultant from Cameron James will be in touch.