JGA Recruitment Group | B Corp™
HR Consultant (Employee Relations)
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# HR Consultant (Employee Relations)
Job Details
- Salary: £39,671–£45,004 FTE | £32,166–£36,490 pro rata (30-hour contract)
- Location: Hybrid working (West Midlands) with school site travel
- Contract: Permanent | 30 hours per week (5 days, 52 weeks)
The Opportunity
An exciting role for an experienced Employee Relations specialist to join a respected education support organization. This hybrid position offers:
- Complex casework: Handling disciplinary, grievance, absentism, capability, and safeguarding matters
- Blended working: Home-based with school visits during term time
- Pragmatic HR consultancy: Delivering commercially focused advice and fostering trusted school relationships
- Organisation-wide impact: Supporting change projects, policy development, and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion initiatives
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end Employee Relations investigations:
- Disciplinary/procedural hearings, capability assessments
- Workplace investigations writes and findings recommendations
- Grievance resolutions and safeguarding reports
- Provide legal compliance and best practice guidance on employment law, policies, and procedures
- Lead HR organisational change initiatives, including:
- Restructures
- TUPE transfers
- One-to-one manager coaching
- Work alongside Trade Unions on partner engagement
- Design and facilitate HR training for school leaders and teams
- Contribute to ongoing HR policy improvements in collaboration with the team
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About You
We’re looking for an -operations-focused practitioner with experience in delivering high-volume, complex ER processes. Your background should ideally include:
✔ Proven track record managing in-depth Employee Relations cases ✔ Advanced knowledge of employment law, case law, and internal guidance frameworks ✔ Experience dealing with Trade Unions and handling negotiating processes ✔ Organisational change consultancy (e.g., TUPE transfers, collective consultations) ✔ Ability to explain HR advice clearly to diverse internal stakeholders ✔ Strong travelling willingness for client site visits ✔ School/education/public sector experience is advantageous but not essential
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Recruitment Timeline
- Closing date: 6 July 2026
- Shortlist: 7 July 2026
- Assessment centre: 10 July 2026
- Final interview: 13 July 2026
Apply via liamh@jgarecruitment.com
Commitments
The JGA Recruitment group ensures:
- Equality of opportunity
- Transparent data protection
- Alignment with UK Employment Agency Regulations
This role offers a balance of strategic influence and hands-on people-focused problem-solving, ideal for those navigating a fast-paced education sector’s nuances.
-- JGA Recruitment Group Ltd.
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