HR Business Partner - CIPD 3 or 5 Qualified Temporary to Permanent Role We are recruiting for an experienced Senior HR Business Partner to provide expert HR advice and operational support within a busy education environment. This is a varied senior generalist position requiring strong employee relations expertise, sound employment law knowledge and the confidence to partner with senior managers. The Role Key responsibilities will include: Provide expert advice on complex employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence, restructures, redundancies, TUPE and organisational change. Partner with senior leaders and managers, providing practical HR advice, coaching and guidance. Oversee the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, pre-employment checks, contracts, performance, family leave, absence and employee exits. Ensure compliance with safer recruitment, Right to Work and safeguarding requirements, including maintaining an accurate Single Central Record. Support workforce planning, succession planning, talent development and delivery of the HR strategy. Manage HR data and produce workforce reports and management information to identify trends and support decision-making. Work collaboratively with Occupational Health, Trade Unions and other key stakeholders. Support employee engagement, wellbeing and organisational development initiatives. Lead and support HR change projects, ensuring processes are legally compliant and ..... full job details .....