HR Adviser

The Role

As a small but growing Trust, we are currently seeking an experienced HR Adviser to join our Central Support Team who provide HR and recruitment support services to all four schools within our Trust.

This is an exciting time to join our team, we have lots of people projects on the horizon including the development of a talent management programme, developing Trust onboarding and induction procedures and launching our new staff forum. Our employees are passionate about working for MacIntyre Academies which was reflected in our employee engagement results this year and in all past surveys.

Reporting to the HR Manager, you will work as part of the HR Team alongside another HR Adviser. As HR Adviser, you will be the first point of contact for HR within the Trust, providing accurate advice and guidance on all aspects of HR and recruitment, including employment relations matters such as disciplinary and grievance procedures and escalating where appropriate.

You will draft and update HR policies and place recruitment adverts, as well as developing and delivering training to managers on all HR and Recruitment related subjects as required.

You will provide a visible HR and Recruitment presence within the Academies, attending meetings and supporting managers as required. Working within this small HR Team, this is a generalist role and an exciting opportunity to get involved in all aspects of HR and Recruitment including project work.

Home based, this role requires regular travel throughout the business and our Academies based in Oxford, Rugby, Henley-in-Arden and Nuneaton) for which appropriate reimbursement will be made.

Key Requirements

You will hold a relevant CIPD qualification (Level 5/7 or equivalent) or be working towards qualification and have experience working within in a generalist HR environment. With experience of supporting managers to improve working practices, this role would suit a HR Officer/Assistant looking to progress to a HR Adviser role.

Knowledge and understanding of employment law is essential and experience of HR practices within the Education/care sector is desirable.

A strong team player with a sense of humour, you will have excellent communication skills, a can-do attitude and be confident to work independently with guidance. You will also have a keen eye for detail and a positive engaging manner.

The role is home based with regular visits to our sites in Oxford, Rugby, Nuneaton and Milton Keynes so your own transport and a willingness to travel is essential. Ideally the successful candidate will live within a reasonable commutable distance of Oxford or Warwickshire.

Additional Information & How to Apply

To apply for the role please visit https://www.macintyreacademies.org/workwithus

Closing date: 16 August 2021
Interview date: 19 August 2021 

MacIntyre Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Supporting documents
Application Form
Applicant Pack
Equality Form