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Sandwell Children's Trust
At Sandwell Children’s Trust we strive for excellence to improve the lives of children. Our ‘Sandwell Deal’, brings together our new improved offering that make Sandwell Children’s Trust a great place to work; it also sets out our expectations of you as a member of staff.
What we can offer you:
- Generous annual leave of up to 31 days, plus 5 additional days for long service recognition.
- Your birthday off paid in addition to annual leave entitlement and 8 Bank Holidays, plus a concessionary day at Christmas.
- You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme with employer contributions of 21.6%.
- We recognise individual loyalty with service awards from 2, 5, 10 and every 5 years onwards.
- Flexible working patterns that suit you and all of our roles have well-defined career progression.
- We provide competitive expenses for both mileage (55p per mile) and subsistence, plus access to a comprehensive employee benefits scheme.
With the work that we have done so far and with the ambitions we have for the future, it’s a really exciting time to join Sandwell Children’s Trust and to become part of our ‘Sandwell Family’.
Please visit The Sandwell Deal via this hyperlink: https://sandwelldeal.co.uk/
Job Details
- Hours: 37 hours per week
- Contract: Fixed term contract until 31st March 2027
- Salary: Band I SCP 44-47 (£55,609 - £59,027 per annum) plus excellent benefits
About the Role
We are recruiting for an exceptional HR Business Partner who is passionate, committed and dedicated to improving the lives of children & young people.
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As an HRBP working in the Trust you will:
- Be part of the senior HR management team, working with the Head of HR and wider HR Team to introduce, take ownership for and deliver wide ranging strategic projects
- Provide employee guidance and support to management across all levels of the organisation and be the subject matter expert and HR lead for all ER cases – absence, grievance, disciplinary and performance management
- Ensure harmonious industrial relationships with our Trade Unions
- Coach, mentor and directly line manage members of the HR Team to support the achievement of the Trust’s objectives and individual’s growth and development
- Bring fresh eyes and creativity to HR processes and practices to enhance colleague engagement and our retention rate
- Make a difference to the lives of children and young people in Sandwell
About You
- A senior HR professional with a background of working in a complex public sector environment CIPD qualified and educated to relevant degree standard or equivalent experience.
- Demonstratable experience of pragmatic organisational change and ability to work in a fast pace organisation
- Excellent generalist HR knowledge, including in-depth knowledge of HR practices and legislation, employment law and best practice
- Experience of managing complex ER matters including employment tribunals
- Previous project management experience, being able to manage own time effectively and to work to defined deadlines
- Strong line managerial experience
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and be accountable for driving outcomes
- Articulate communication style, with the ability to engage confidentially with all levels across the business and deliver complex communications transparently and effectively
- A clear commitment to diversity and inclusion and a passion to drive these initiatives throughout the Trust
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Application Process
So, if you think your future could lie with a 'Good ' team, then we’d love to hear from you.
To apply please click on the link below to complete an application form and view the Sandwell Deal: https://sandwelldeal.co.uk/apply/
When people join the team at Sandwell they say it feels like they become part of the family…they have #ComeHomeToSandwell. With the work that we have done so far and with the ambitions we have for the future, it’s a really exciting time to join Sandwell Children’s Trust and to become part of our Family.
Safeguarding
Sandwell Children's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Further Information
If you require further information on the role or working for us please email recruitment_childrenstrust@sandwell.gov.uk and a member of our Recruitment Team will be happy to give you a call.
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