HR Operations Lead

Due to the internal re-shaping of the HR team, and an increased focus on a strategic-centred HR approach, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and suitably qualified HR Generalist to join Taunton School, at a pivotal moment for Independent schools.

This is a newly created role with responsibility for supervising 4 HR team members. The HR team are dedicated to delivering the highest standard of work while providing exceptional customer service, and the School are seeking a passionate and experienced team leader to join the team.

Within our large and diverse school, you will manage and oversee the full breadth of HR operations, ensuring the successful and effective delivery of HR operational services. This is a key role where you will provide hands-on, operational HR support and guidance to the HR team and relevant stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for HR operations, and fully understand the HR lifecycle, and the importance of systems, databases, processes, policies, and metrics. You will have excellent communication skills, strong problem-solving skills, and a “can do” attitude.

Our school environment is a busy and fast changing one, and you will need to have outstanding organisational skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines. In addition, you will be required to always act with tact and discretion.

CIPD L5 qualified, or equivalent, is essential, coupled with demonstrable experience in a generalist HR role at Advisor level or above. Experience of working in a school setting is not essential but desirable.

We aspire to deliver exceptional every day, whilst creating a welcoming and supportive environment where individuals can thrive, find their exceptional, and be celebrated. Our 3 cornerstone values are Humility, Engagement and Kindness. If this sounds like a cultural fit for you, and you meet the job requirements, we would love to hear from you.

MORE INFORMATION

The post is permanent, 37.5 hours per week working Monday to Friday, All-Year round.

We encourage you to apply even if you feel that you do not meet all the required qualifications. Frequently cited statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are more likely to only apply to jobs if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. We encourage you to break that statistic and apply if you think you have what it takes to join us.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Taunton School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability, or age. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. 

Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience) in selection and recruitment. 

SAFEGUARDING

Taunton School operates in a regulated sector and adheres to the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) statutory guidance. We are committed to working together to safeguard children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

If you are shortlisted for interview the HR team may carry out an online search via Google to check presence and activity, as part of the school’s due diligence. As a regulated sector we are required to request references prior to interview unless your permission is not granted.

Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory safeguarding and pre-employment checks as part of the school’s due diligence, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. These include, but are not limited to, ID and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, a successful enhanced DBS check, and satisfactory online searches.

This job is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subsequent amendments. You are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which would otherwise be considered as ‘spent’. All applicants must therefore declare all previous convictions and cautions, including those that would normally be considered "spent", except those that are classed as protected offences.

It is a condition of employment that the employee should not have been convicted of a criminal offence against children, nor have been dismissed from or resigned from a previous employer for misconduct of a similar nature.

CLOSING DATE

The closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on Sunday 5th January 2025, however, please note that early applications are encouraged as they will be reviewed as received, and the vacancy may close early should a successful appointment be made. 

Teams Interviews will take place W/e 10th January 2025, with on-site interviews taking place W/e 17th January 2025. These dates will be adjusted should we close the vacancy earlier than anticipated.

If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful. Due to numbers of applications received for our jobs, we do not provide feedback at this stage.