We're looking for a proactive individual to provide specialist advice and support on sickness absence, attendance management, and employee wellbeing. You'll work closely with managers, helping them navigate policies, support employees effectively, and create positive attendance outcomes across the organisation.
About you:
Experience in an HR, employee relations, or people management role.
Strong knowledge of sickness absence management, wellbeing, and HR policies.
Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
A practical, solution-focused approach to supporting managers.
Strong analytical and organisational skills, with confidence using HR systems and data.
Empathy, professionalism, and a commitment to equality, inclusion, and excellent service
What you will do:
Provide advice to managers and schools on sickness absence, attendance, and wellbeing matters.
Support and guide managers through return-to-work meetings, welfare discussions,
attendance reviews, occupational health referrals, and capability processes.
Deliver training and coaching to help managers confidently apply policies and manage attendance issues.
Analyse absence data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Promote wellbeing initiatives and support resources; including wellbeing action plans, stress risk assessments, and the Employee Assistance Program.
Ensure compliance with policies and employment legislation, managing sensitive cases and escalating complex matters when required.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact: Paula Griffiths, Acting HR Operations Manager
There is no DBS Check requirement for this position.
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