HR Business Partner

Are you an experienced HR professional ready to make an impact in a role that respects your work-life balance? We’re offering a dynamic role with 20 hours per week, flexibly spread across Monday to Friday. Working closely with the Deputy Director of HR and Compliance, the HR Business Partner will focus on operational casework, management guidance, and supporting the practical implementation of our Trust-wide HR strategy. In this hands-on, autonomous role, you will provide expert guidance to Principals and senior leaders across all 16 academies (supporting 1,200+ staff). You will ensure all employee relations matters are handled professionally, consistently, and in line with statutory guidance and employment law. About Aspirations Academies TrustFounded in 2011, Aspirations Academies Trust educates over 9,000 young people aged 2 to 18 across 16 academies in Southern England. Grounded in the student aspirations framework of Dr. Russell J. Quaglia, we combine academic excellence with a commitment to self-worth, engagement, and purpose. While all 16 of our academies share a powerful common identity, each operates individually to reflect its local community. We provide a challenging, engaging, and supportive environment designed to bring out the absolute best in every child—and every member of our team. What We OfferCompetitive salary Ongoing CPD Free, on-site parking Local Government Pension (LGPS) Cycle To Work Scheme Employee assistance programme Key ResponsibilitiesOperational Employee Relations: Provide proactive, practical ER advice to academy leadership on complex casework, including disciplinary, grievance, sickness absence, and capability processes. Hearings & Organisational Change: Attend HR Meetings, formal hearings and investigation panels to provide professional advice. Support with organisational change projects. Policy & HRIS Management: Advise on the interpretation of Trust HR policies and the Equality Act (2010), maintain case logs on our HRIS platform