Senior Hr Business Partner

Ref: SCH-PAT-0449
Are you a committed HR practitioner looking for a new and exciting opportunity? If so, we want to hear from you!
Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi Academy Trust, comprising of nine schools, seven primary schools and two 11 – 16 secondary schools. The Trust is a medium sized family of schools all located within a tight geographic hub within Pontefract. Students are drawn from the local community that includes a mix of different catchment areas.
We are seeking to appoint a Senior HR Business Partner to join our high performing Trust. The postholder will deliver an efficient and effective HR service across all our schools. This is a new and exciting opportunity for a hardworking, committed HR practitioner to be part of our growing Central Team.
Reporting directly to the Director of People & Culture, you will be the lead advisor for case management. Working with the wider ‘People Team’ you will support the development of our People Strategy and management of recruitment and onboarding systems across the Trust.
We wish to appoint positive people who want to make a difference. We wish to appoint people that understand and believe in our guiding principles and values. We want to hear from flexible people, who with 100% backing and support, will get their hands dirty with exciting ‘People’ challenges. As a Trust with a great family of schools serving Pontefract, we are proud of the work we do. The moral dimension drives us.
To be successful in this role you will have strong HR generalist experience, ideally have education experience, be an effective communicator, have a desire to develop and be an excellent team player. Compliance will be a key focus of this role so excellent attention to detail will be essential.
You will be qualified to CIPD Level 5 with a good understanding of HR policies and procedures.
We are confident that new staff joining our Trust will feel welcome and happy to have chosen us from day one.
We are hosting a virtual coffee morning for prospective candidates to meet some of our team and ask any questions you may have about the role or our Trust. To book a timeslot, please click here. 
If you are unable to make these dates but would still like a discussion regarding this role, please contact Pam Hewitt, Director of People and Culture, via email at recruitment@patrust.org.uk.
To apply for this vacancy please submit your application form via our Face-Ed system using the following link: https://www.pontefractacademiestrust.org.uk/vacancies before the closing date of Monday 29^th January 2024 at 12:00.
We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from everyone. Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to safeguarding all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre-employment checks. Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.