Human Resources Business Partner at St John's College

Main Responsibilities

Partnering

• Advise Heads and school management on HR strategies to support talent, engagement and retention
• Ensure effective application of HR policies, compliance, and best practices across the Schools
• Empower leaders to enhance capabilities and support successful change initiatives
• Build relationships to deliver HR services that foster a culture of continuous learning, development, and service excellence
• Optimise HR systems and processes for accurate data management and efcient day-to-day operations
• Manage the recruitment process, from attracting talent to ensuring the selection of top candidates
• Analyse HR metrics to identify trends and develop action plans for improvement
• Support leaders with performance management, coaching, and employee development
• Drive initiatives to improve employee experience, satisfaction, wellness, and retention
• Provide payroll input and assist with compensation and benets administration
• Maintain a visible presence to staff, offering advice and support on HR-related matters
• Provide guidance on employee relations issues, ensuring fairness and legal compliance
• Implement and maintain consistent HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance
• Identify, manage and conduct regular assessments of HR-related risks, ensuring proactive mitigation
• Stay informed on employment law changes, offering proactive guidance to ensure compliance
• Regularly meet with leaders to offer HR advice, address concerns, and provide support

Minimum requirements

Qualications

• Undergraduate degree in Human Resources Management

Experience

• Five (5) or more years in the same or similar strategic Human Resources role, preferably in an educational, service or non-prot industry
• Proven ability and strong knowledge of labour laws, employment relations practices, trends and Human Resources best practices