HR Business Partner (TUPE)
*Temporary/Supply – up to 6 months
*Location: Croydon with regular travel to academies
We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join the Harris Federation, a leading multi-academy trust in the UK. This role is crucial during a significant programme of organisational change, including TUPE transfers involving up to 800 employees. You will provide hands-on support and expert advice to academy leaders, ensuring effective employee relations and compliance during this transitional period.
Day-to-day of the role:
*HR Business Partnering:
*Act as a trusted advisor to academy leaders, offering proactive, practical advice on workforce planning, engagement, performance, and wellbeing.
*Build strong relationships with senior leaders and provide confident, solutions-focused guidance.

*TUPE & Organisational Change:
*Provide expert support on TUPE transfers, including consultation processes, data accuracy, and compliance.
*Support leaders through organisational changes, restructures, and workforce transitions.
*Manage consultation processes and work effectively with trade unions and employee representatives.

*Employee Relations:
*Lead and advise on complex ER cases, including disciplinary and grievance, sickness absence and capability, performance management, restructures, and redeployment.
*Ensure cases are handled fairly, consistently, and in line with employment law and organisational policies.

*Coaching & Leadership Support:
*Coach and support academy leaders to strengthen people management capabilities.
*Promote early intervention and informal resolution where appropriate.
*Build confidence in leaders to manage people issues effectively.

*Workforce Insight & Projects:
*Analyse workforce data and trends to inform HR initiatives (attendance, retention, engagement).
*Contribute to HR projects, policy development, and leadership training as required.
*Support consistent HR practice across academies.

Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Proven experience as an HR Business Partner, particularly in environments undergoing significant organisational change.
*Strong background in employee relations, TUPE, and change management.
*Ability to provide pragmatic, legally sound advice and coaching to leaders who may not be HR specialists.
*Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
*Ability to travel regularly to academies, including locations in Essex.
To apply for this HR Business Partner position, please submit your CV, as soon as possible- interviews happening soon.