Head of HR Operations

We're looking for an established HR leader in the Education sector to join a London-based Further Education provider as their Head of HR Operations on an initial 3 month interim contract, with possibility to extend or go permanent.

Client Details

Our client is a Further Education provider based in West London

Description

• Oversee and manage day-today HR activities of the HR Operations team and ensure quality service to the organisation
• Lead and contribute to the implementation of high-quality HR standards and processes, both manual and automated.
• Contribute to the HR strategy and people plan
• Review the use of the current HR/payroll system, and working directly with the HR Team to improve the performance and outputs of the system to drive efficiency
• Work with the HR Director and HR Systems Analyst to ensure the accurate delivery of HR Reporting such as staff turnover, staff absence, equal opportunities, recruitment, payroll and Pensions
• Oversee the College's Payroll and Pensions activities
• Develop and update College HR policies in line with changes in legislation and HR best practice
• Act as professional adviser on complex casework including sickness absence, disciplinary, grievance, capability and discrimination cases as well as restructures, reorganisations and redundancies
• Work closely with the HR Director to develop appraisal, performance management and probationary review procedures.
• Oversee the continuous professional development processes for staff.
• Oversee the Department's compliance on GDPR and UK Visa and Immigrations regulations.
• Ensure that the College's Single Central Record (SCR) is kept up to date and is always ready for inspection by OFSTED
• Ensure the HR Department is prepared for an OFSTED inspection at short notice,
• Work closely with the Resourcing Business Partner to oversee recruitment activities and maintain agency relationships
• Monitor and ensure that the requirement of all safer recruitment checks and mandatory staff training has been undertaken by all new starters.

Profile

• Substantial Senior HR Generalist experience gained ideally within the Education sector (FE, Schools or Academy Trust preferred)
• Experience of leading an HR team, with strong line management capabilities
• Experience of improving the performance and outputs of HR Systems. Includes but not limited to process chains, automated reminders and scheduled reports.
• Experience of procuring and implementing new HR Payroll and Pensions systems
• Experience of change management from manual to automated processes.
• Strong track record of leading a team to deliver an excellent customer service
• First class communication, organisational and planning skills
• Knowledge of LGPS and Teachers Pension Schemes
• Degree and CIPD Qualified

Job Offer

Initial 3 month contract with potential extension or permanent hire

Daily rate £238-250 PAYE (inc holiday) or £275-300 Umbrella - equivalent permanent salary £53-56,000

This role is in scope of IR35 legislation