Human Resources Business Partner - iRock School of Music About Us iRock School of Music is a fast-growing organisation dedicated to transforming lives through music education.
We live by our values—Supportive, Fun, Inspiring, and Honest—in everything we do, creating a positive and empowering work environment.
We're looking for an experienced and dedicated HR professional to join our team and help shape our people strategy.
Job Purpose This is a pivotal role for a CIPD Level 5-qualified HR professional with a passion for supporting and developing people.
As the Human Resources Business Partner, you'll provide both strategic and hands-on support, driving initiatives that enhance employee experience, support business goals, and uphold our values.
Based at our Farnborough office, you'll bring your HR expertise to both tactical and strategic levels of the business.
Key Responsibilities HR Strategy and Partnership: Partner with senior management to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with iRock's goals, covering areas such as wellbeing, recruitment, and performance management.
Employee Relations: Serve as the first line of support for departmental heads, offering expert guidance on complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary and grievance cases, performance management, and organisational change, ensuring alignment with company policy and UK employment law.
Document Management: Draft, maintain, and update key HR documents such as contracts, handbooks, letters, and guidance and policy documents across all areas of HR.
Policy Development and Compliance: Create and update HR policies, toolkits, and guidance documents, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices.
Data and Reporting: Gather, analyse, and report on HR data to support decision-making, enhance people processes, and drive improvements.
Project Management: Lead and participate in HR projects across various areas, including onboarding, training, appraisals, restructuring, organisational change, and salary benchmarking.
Team Development: Mentor and support the HR team, providing guidance on day-to-day operations and people administration.
Culture and Engagement: Foster a culture that reflects our values and promotes a positive work environment where every team member feels valued and motivated.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience Qualifications: CIPD Level 5 qualification.
HR Expertise: Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor, ideally within a fast-paced environment.
Employee Relations Expertise: Strong experience in managing complex disciplinary and grievance cases.
Employment Law Knowledge: Up-to-date understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices.
Communication Skills: Confident and effective written and verbal communication skills.
Commercial Focus: Ability to weigh employment needs with commercial objectives.
Policy Development: Demonstrated experience in policy writing and implementation.
Attention to Detail: Meticulous, with strong organisational and project management skills.
Independence & Collaboration: Ability to operate independently with initiative, as well as strong team working skills.
Tech Proficiency: Competent in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Working Hours 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday Flexibility may be required to meet business needs.
Salary £38,000 - £45,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
Additional Benefits Flexible working options Health and wellbeing programme Location This role is based at our office in Farnborough, Hampshire.
Join us at iRock School of Music and help us make a lasting impact on the next generation of musicians while contributing to a positive, dynamic workplace.
Apply today and be part of something truly inspiring !
Safeguarding Statement We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Any offer of employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and other vetting procedures, as required by law.
Join iRock and be part of a movement that changes lives through music.
Apply today and start your journey in music education!
For more details on our recruitment policies, visit iRock Recruitment Policy .