HR Business Partner Up to £55,000 Dependant on experience Location: Reading area Office based role Monday - Friday Permanent role This is a great opportunity to work for a company within an educational setting. Experience of working within an educational setting is preferred but not essential (for example, understanding safeguarding, safer recruitment and compliance etc) This role requires in depth Trade Union and Settlement experience, along with an extensive background in managing an ER caseload. This is a senior generalist HR role and you will : Contribute to the efficient running of the HR function, providing professional HR expertise on employee relations, performance management and attendance matters to stakeholders and employees, coaching on best practice and legislation, coaching on best practice and legislation. Manage and maintain accurate and up-to-date HR casework records, maintaining confidentiality at all times. Develop and deliver training programmes to enhance employee and management skills and support professional growth. Review and implement HR policies, processes and contracts ensuring compliance with legal requirements and sector best practice. Support line managers in the recruitment and selection process job postings, interviews and hiring, ensuring safer recruitment compliance obligations are met. Coach and support managers with absence management cases including OH referrals and return to work interviews, advising on absence protocol and ..... full job details .....