About this role
People Advisor (Temporary Maternity Cover)
Abbey Multi Academy Trust
Nature of Contract
Temporary maternity cover, term time only, 38 weeks per year plus 20 days
FTE Salary SO2, SCP 26-28, £38,510 - £40,444 Actual Salary Pro rata subject to the agreed working pattern Working Hours Full time, 37 hours per week. Flexibility over working hours is available and part-time applications will be considered. Actual salary will be adjusted accordingly. Hybrid working will be considered. Abbey Multi Academy Trust is seeking an experienced and approachable People Advisor to join our central People team on a temporary basis to provide maternity cover. This is a varied generalist role supporting leaders, managers and colleagues across our academies with practical, timely and accurate people advice.
We are looking for a dedicated individual who can:
Act as a first point of contact for people-related queries and provide clear advice on policies, procedures and terms and conditions
Support employee relations casework including absence management, investigations, hearings and occupational health referrals
Support recruitment, safer recruitment checks, onboarding and induction
Complete accurate people, payroll and pension administration and make effective use of our people systems
Work collaboratively with managers and People Services team colleagues to provide a consistent and responsive service across the Trust, you will be:
An experienced people or HR adviser with sound generalist knowledge across the employee life cycle
A clear and confident communicator who can build positive working relationships at all levels
Organised, accurate and able to manage competing priorities while maintaining confidentiality
Practical, approachable and able to work with empathy and sound judgement
CIPD qualified at Level 3 or equivalent as a minimum. Level 5 is desirable
Our Trust, a family of eight academies in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds and in the geographical areas of Leeds and Calderdale, shares a mission to work
In Partnership to Educate, Nurture and Empower
We can offer:
Friendly, welcoming academies with a strong Christian ethos and enthusiastic, well-motivated colleagues
A 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
Retail discounts and offers, a cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and dental care
Free secure onsite parking
Membership of an excellent pensions scheme
How to apply:
Applications should be submitted through MyNewTerm by selecting APPLY NOW. Please read the job and people profile and our recruitment guidance before applying. The guidance explains our safer recruitment requirements, pre-employment checks and eligibility to apply. Information about the Trust, including our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, is available on our website.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact [email protected]. The closing date is 9am on Monday 28th September with interviews to be held soon after. Applications can only be submitted up to the closing date. The Trust may close the vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received, so early applications are encouraged.