The John Whitgift Foundation is one of the largest employers in the London Borough of Croydon, with over 1,000 staff working across our schools, care homes, Carers' Information Service and head office. We are a charity that has been supporting the local community for over 425 years

You will be part of a small team of HR Professionals, and provide a generalist HR advice and support service to managers and staff across the Foundation. You will lead on the management of occupational health and absence management cases, and the ensure the correct application of family friendly policies and procedures.

Full time role 37 hours/week. Flexible/Hybrid working will be available - Fixed Term Contract - July 2024

Salary: GBP35,000 to GBP40,000 per annum depending on experience.

Benefits include:

Membership of the BUPA health cash plan scheme, which gives financial support towards the cost of optical, dental, and medical costs as well as a free 24 hour Healthy Minds service for all staffGP hero service - free easy video and telephone access to a GPFree access to an employee discount Club, which offers discounted rates on a range of products and services, including gyms, insurance, holidays and travel, fashion and retailSeason ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and car leasing scheme25 days holiday plus bank holidays. What you will do:

Pro-actively monitor short-term and long-term absence within the FoundationManage family friendly procedures including maternity, paternity and shared parental leave,Lead on the management of Occupational Health cases across the Foundation.Provide generalist advice, guidance and support to managers and staff throughout the Foundation,Act as HR support and notetaker at disciplinary hearings as directed.Support the HR Business Partners and Director of HR with the management of complex employee relations cases.Undertake any ad hoc HR projects as directed by the HR Business Partners or Director of HR.Ensure all of the HR systems including Civica, Staff Zone, Networx and Foundation Connect are kept up to date and reviewed regularly.Support the HR Administrators as requiredSupport the HR Business Partners in updating HR policies and procedures. About you:

Essential

CIPD level 5 or equivalentExperience of managing own workloadExperience of dealing with a range of peopleExperience in HR advisory roleKnowledge of current employment legislation and implications for HR practicesExcellent standard of written and verbal communicationAble to communicate with a wide range of staffAbility to work to agreed deadlinesComputer literate and proficient user of word and excelAble to work independently and as part of a teamGood organisational skillsFlexible and adaptableThrives on variety in a job roleHigh attention to detail and accuracy Desirable

Educated to Degree levelExperience of CivicaExperience of working in the independent education or care sectorKnowledge of KCSIE/ISI and CQC regulatory requirements NB. Due to large volume of applications we cannot always contact all applicants. If you do not hear from us within 10 days, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.