The role
This is a varied, dynamic, and interesting role which will cover the full remit of generalist HR, with significant involvement in the management of complex employee relations casework, as well as supporting our customers with complex projects and consultancy. There are also numerous projects you will lead and own including running an HR forum, project managing HR training events, and leading on our blog presence and thought leadership.
You'll be part of a team that values flexibility and pragmatism and has a heart for making a real difference. Your expertise will empower our school customers to build strong, collaborative teams, ensure a positive impact on both staff and students.
To be suitable for this role you will need to demonstrate an inquisitive, solution-focused dynamic approach to HR practice, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with a range of senior stakeholders.
Would you like to know more information about this opportunity? If so, further information can be found in the job outline. You can also contact Hena Mahmood or Chris Williams on 01438 544463 or email hena.mahmood@hfleducation.org / chris.williams@hfleducation.org
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- 28 days annual leave (rising to 31 following five years’ service) plus bank holidays
- A range of additional leave (compassionate, emergency, pregnancy related sickness, and disability leave for appointments)
- Pension scheme (10% employer contribution)
- Life assurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Annual company bonus opportunity
- Learning and development opportunities including academic sponsorship
- Occupational sick/maternity/adoption pay
- Access to HFL Extras, our online platform with a wide range of savings, discounts and cashback opportunities
- Paid leave entitlement to undertake voluntary work; we especially encourage school governors
- Hybrid flexible working with support on commuting expenses
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which provides advice and support, including a counselling service
- Access to Mental Health First Aiders
- Modern office facilities with secure parking
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- HFL Application form (DOCX 43 KB)
- HFL Supporting statement form (DOCX 42 KB)
- HFL Equal opportunities monitoring form ↗
To apply, email hfl.recruitment@hfleducation.org with a detailed CV along with a supporting statement to include responses to the following questions:
- Please provide an example of how you would embed one of HFL core values in this role? Ensuring it aligns with our organisation?
- Explain how you regularly evaluate and adapt your approach to ensure that your responsibilities and actions are in line with the organisations core values and commitment.
- Provide an example of a complex ER case or project you had to communicate or consult with stakeholders.
- Please outline:
- The specific actions you took to manage this situation. How you used HR practices to ensure protocols were followed.
- The outcome of the case or project.
- Any learnings you gained from this experience for future situations you may support?
- Please outline:
Please indicate in your application the hours you are applying for and if you are seeking a full-year role or part-year role.
As part of our move towards eradicating unconscious bias within the recruitment process, we will be anonymising your forms.
For recruitment queries, our Central Recruitment Team can also be contacted on the hfl.recruitment email address above. We would love to hear from you.
The interview process will consist of a 30-minute screening meeting via Teams call with the hiring manager.
Successful applicants from the screening stage will be invited to face to face interview in our Head Office in Stevenage.
As we review applications on a rolling basis, we may close the advert if we find a suitable candidate. To ensure you don’t miss this opportunity, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please also complete and submit the HFL Equal opportunities monitoring form.
As part of our move towards eradicating unconscious bias within the recruitment process, we ask that you follow the guidance stated in the application forms.
We would also love to hear why you are interested in becoming part of the HFL team. Please email your completed application to hfl.recruitment@hfleducation.org or apply via our website:
At a glance
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Contract: Permanent
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Hours: 30 – 37 hours per week, and either 52 weeks or Term Time Only + 2 weeks (40 weeks per year)
A term time / non term time pattern may be considered for the right candidate. -
Salary: From £35,000 p.a (FTE)depending on experience
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Location: Hybrid working consisting of remote working, flexibility required to work across educational settings in Hertfordshire and neighbouring counties as required. Working a minimum of 1 day per week from our Head office in Stevenage, Hertfordshire and as required to meet business needs.
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Closing date: This job advert may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. To make sure you don’t miss out on this great opportunity, please submit your application as soon as you can.
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Interview date: TBD
Job outline
Contact us
We are a committed Disability Confident employer and a signatory of the BITC Race at Work Charter reflecting our continuing commitment to be unbiased across our recruitment and workplace practices.
We actively encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and to join us. We use an anonymous application process to ensure we always select candidates based on their skills and competencies. When two or more candidates have equal merit, the candidate with protected characteristics will have an advantage over others. This tie-breaker approach is described as positive action in the Equality Act 2010 and we believe strongly in the power of overcoming disadvantage.
If you are invited to interview, please be prepared to discuss the subject of unconscious bias with us. These conversations are extremely useful in giving us an idea of what working together will be like.
HFL is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building and celebrating an environment that is inclusive and equitable, in which everyone can flourish, regardless of race, age, sexuality, gender, disability, or status.