People Associate Advisor

Salary: £26,421 - £29,269 FTE

We are seeking a dedicated People Associate Adviser to join our dynamic People Directorate, responsible for supporting our 40 Academies and Central Team to deliver the best education to our 16,000+ pupils. As a customer-focused individual with excellent communication skills, you will thrive on handling first-line queries from both employees and managers, providing timely advice and proactive solutions.

This role requires strong administrative abilities and a keen eye for accuracy, as you will be responsible for managing the entire employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contractual changes, and maintaining accurate records within our HRIS. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement, with time spent in our Nottingham offices and working remotely from home.

As an integral member of our team, you will collaborate closely with colleagues while also demonstrating the ability to work independently and take initiative. Key responsibilities include serving as the primary point of contact for employee queries, providing guidance on Trust procedures, and utilizing our HRIS to ensure the efficient administration of employee records.

We are looking for someone who can effectively utilize our HRIS system, ensuring accurate data management and promoting its use across the Trust. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the smooth operation of our People Directorate and make a meaningful impact on our organization.

You will be:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for our employees, addressing a variety of queries from managers and contacts within our academies and other service teams. Utilize remote working technology and telephone support to promptly resolve their inquiries with assistance from your colleagues.
• Offer advice and guidance on Trust procedures to ensure compliance and consistency across the organization.
• Utilize and maintain our HRIS & ATS to facilitate the accurate and efficient administration of employee records.
• Ensure the timely and accurate flow of information to meet established deadlines, contributing to the smooth operation of our People Directorate.
• Become proficient in the use of our HRIS system and actively promote its utilization to ensure accurate and efficient administration of employee records throughout the Trust.

About you:

• Excellent communication skills and meticulous attention to detail when handling sensitive data.
• Possess a 'can do' attitude, demonstrating a proactive approach to enhancing the customer experience.
• Working towards a CIPD qualification or equivalent experience within an HR department is essential.
• Proficient experience with HR Information Systems (HRIS), demonstrating the ability to navigate and utilize HRIS platforms effectively to manage and maintain employee records with accuracy and efficiency.

In Return:
You can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed no matter what their background. The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth.

Office Facilities …. It’s not all about work

• Justthree miles east of the city - with good road, rail and bus links
• Free ‘outside the door’ parking - no need to worry about additional costs in getting to work
• Situated on the banks of the river Trent - in a modern business park
• Over the road from one of Nottingham’s highly rated new cafés - grab a coffee, snack or lunch - eat in or take away to suit your day
• Open space of Colwick Country Park is on our doorstep - get some fresh air and enjoy the view in 250 acres of wildlife filled woodland, open water and meadows
• Victoria Retail Park conveniently located just one mile away - for when you need to take a break or run errands
• Wellbeing zone - take a moment for self-care
• Collaborative meeting spaces - share ideas and foster your creativity

We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve. That’s why we give everyone who joins a Perkbox account – with 24/7 access to perks and discounts, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health. It’s part of our commitment to look after you.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.