school human resources business partner.

• Salary: £24 - £29 per hour
• Location: Croydon
• Contract: full-time ( 4 months long term and 5 days a week)
• Start Date: As soon as possible

Randstad is working with one of our partnership schools to fill in this position.

Key Responsibilities

As a senior member of the HR team, you will balance strategic partnership with high-level operational delivery:

• Strategic Partnering: Provide expert advice on workforce planning, performance management, and staff wellbeing to academy leadership.
• Complex Employee Relations: Lead on high-level ER cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, and capability management, ensuring full legal compliance.
• Organisational Change: Manage restructures and TUPE transfers, guiding leaders through consultation processes and maintaining positive trade union relationships.
• Leadership Coaching: Strengthen management capability by coaching senior leaders in best practices and informal dispute resolution.
• Data-Driven Insights: Analyse workforce trends to design initiatives that improve retention, attendance, and the overall employee experience.
• Policy & Compliance: Stay at the forefront of employment law, updating policies and managing employment tribunal cases or settlement agreements where necessary.
• Team Leadership: Line manage and mentor HR Advisers, fostering a culture of professional excellence.

Working for Randstad, our team, means you will be eligible to these benefits :

• Weekly pay and competitive daily rates
• Developing skill set / career progression
• Your own dedicated and experienced consultant to guide you through the application process
• Earn £300 in shopping vouchers by referring a friend and is subject to terms and conditions

Benefits working with school:

• Job satisfaction through making a positive impact on our pupils' lives
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Family friendly policies
• Supportive and positive management
• Investment in your training and development
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Wellbeing and staff benefit packages

These are some of the requirements that we need to get you cleared for this role:

We are looking for a credible professional who can navigate the complexities of a multi-site organisation with empathy and authority.

Essential Criteria:

• Experience: Significant experience at an HRBP or Senior Advisory level within a complex organisation.
• Expertise: Deep knowledge of employment law and a proven track record of managing complex ER cases and restructuring.
• Qualifications: CIPD qualified (or equivalent professional experience).
• Skills: Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable HR projects.
• Communication: The ability to influence, challenge, and coach senior stakeholders with professionalism.

Desirable:

• Previous experience within the Education or Public Sector.
• Accreditation in specific HR methodologies or mediation.

The Federation Ethos

You will join a community dedicated to equality, diversity, and the highest standards of safeguarding. Our staff are expected to lead by example, adhering to the DfE 'Keeping Children Safe in Education's guidance and playing a full part in the life of our Federation.

How to Apply

If you are ready to use your HR expertise to support the next generation, we would love to hear from you.