HR Operations Manager

Oak Learning Partnership is an ambitious and valuesdriven multiacademy trust committed to delivering highly inclusive education across all our schools. We are proud of our strong community ethos, collaborative culture and our commitment to transforming lives through exceptional education and support for our staff.

We are now seeking an experienced HR Operations Manager to lead our central payroll and recruitment operations and help us continue to deliver an outstanding people service across the Trust.

About the Role

As HR Operations Manager, you will play a central role in ensuring our staff recruitment, payroll and people processes are delivered efficiently, accurately and with exceptional professionalism. This is a key leadership position within the central HR Team, responsible for the daytoday management of Trustwide recruitment and payroll workflows, systems and compliance.

You will oversee two direct reports (HR & Recruitment Officer and HR & Payroll Officer) and work closely with the wider central HR team, schoolbased colleagues, senior leaders and external stakeholders to continuously improve the Trust’s HR operations.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised, solutions-focused HR professional who thrives in a busy, varied environment and is motivated by delivering high-quality support to our staff and schools. The ideal candidate will possess excellent attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all HR and payroll processes, and demonstrate the ability to manage and analyse data effectively to support informed decision-making across the Trust.

About You

We are looking for:

• Strong payroll knowledge and substantial operational HR experience.
• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent (or substantial experience); Level 7 desirable.
• Experience managing integrated HR/payroll systems preferably i-trent.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a demanding workload.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and provide expert HR advice.
• A collaborative, flexible and positive approach aligned to the values of the Trust.

Why join Oak Learning Partnership?

Oak Learning Partnership is a highly inclusive, values-led Trust, committed to transforming lives through aspirational education and strong relational practice. Our staff work collaboratively across phases - primary, secondary and special, to deliver high-quality provision that places inclusion at the heart of everything we do.

We would be happy for you to arrange an informal call with Laura Roberts (Head of HR) to discuss the role and the Trust’s vision. Please contact hr@oaklp.co.uk to make arrangements for an initial conversation.

Our Employee Benefits

At Oak Learning Partnership, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress, and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:

• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• ExcellentContinuous Professional Development (CPD)
• A strong and caring ethos among staff and students
• Networking opportunities across our Trust
• Salary sacrifice Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Healthcare plan through Medicash, providing cashback towards everyday healthcare bills and access to a range of digital wellbeing tools
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme emotional, financial and legal support for you and your family
• Health and Wellbeing support through Medicash, including a 24/7 Telephone Support Service and access to face-to-face counselling

To apply, follow the link - https://ce0218li.webitrent.com/ce0218li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=486436cxPO&VACANCY_ID=991374tFzA

Oak Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.

Our Trust is cross-phase and consists of primary, special, and secondary schools. We have a vision to transform lives through a highly inclusive approach.

‘Inclusion is at the heart of our Trust’.