People/ HR Manager

Are you looking for your next career challenge in an organisation which is constantly evolving and changing? At The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, our People Services department holds a key role in supporting our organisations overall success and we are now looking for an experienced manager to lead our advisory service.

Our People Manager holds an important role in the People Services Leadership Team. You will support our Director of People Services with the departmental vision, working to ensure continuous improvement in line with our People Strategy and play a pivotal role in helping to shape and support our people, processes and platforms. An ability to coach and guide your team through the complexities and challenges of our work is essential, whilst always ensuring that as a business we keep moving forward.

With support from our Advisory team, you will oversee all employee relations casework, providing guidance and support to your team and management in relation to investigations, hearings, attendance management, grievance, organisational change, and other staffing issues. You will also oversee the development of our recruitment and retention strategy, and associated activities and initiatives.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience of a broad range of employee relations casework, including disciplinary and performance management 
• Experience in recruitment and selection to support our practice of continuous development
• Sound knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice.
• CIPD Level 5 or above.  

In addition to working with a friendly and support team, our benefits also include:

• Generous Annual Leave (37 days + bank holidays + up to 5 college closure days)
• Opportunity to join the West Yorkshire Pension Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme  
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted Metro Card Scheme
• Access to a wide range of high street discounts
• Excellent personal and professional development opportunities
• Staff Recognition Awards and Celebration Events

Interview Date: Mid-November

If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role, please contact Kathy Fisher, Director of People Services between Monday 21 October and Friday 25 October 2024 on 01924 789215

APPLICANTS MUST APPLY DIRECTLY BY COMPLETING AN APPLICATION FORM THROUGH OUR APPLICANT TRACKING SYSTEM. AGENCY CVs WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS. 

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.

For more information about the role and requirements, please click 'Apply'. You'll be directed to the job on our careers website where you can download the job description in full.