Human Resources Business Partner

HR Business Partner - 37 hours per week Scale 11 — £49,282 - £53,460 Lead, support and make a real difference to people across our schools. Chelmsford Learning Partnership is seeking an experienced and motivated HR Business Partner to join our central HR team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident HR professional who enjoys both hands-on delivery and supporting leaders to get the best from their people. Reporting to the Director of People, you will lead a small team of HR Advisors and Assistants, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, responsive HR service across the Trust. About the Role This is a busy and varied role where you’ll combine operational HR expertise with the ability to guide and influence leaders. You will: · Lead and support a team of HR Advisors and Assistants to deliver an efficient, professional HR service · Provide expert advice on employee relations, including complex cases, investigations and formal processes · Support leaders with practical, clear guidance on policies, procedures and employment legislation · Work closely with the Director of People to implement the Trust’s People Strategy and HR priorities · Coach and support school leaders to manage people matters confidently and effectively · Contribute to recruitment activity, job design and workforce planning · Ensure HR processes and documentation are accurate, compliant and timely · Support HR projects, training and improvements to systems and ways of working We’re looking for someone who is: · An experienced HR professional with strong employee relations expertise · Confident handling complex and sensitive people matters with sound judgement · Skilled at building relationships and providing clear, practical advice to non-HR colleagues · Highly organised, with the ability to manage a busy and varied workload · A strong communicator with excellent written and interpersonal skills · Comfortable leading others and supporting team development · CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equi