Human Resources & Legal Services

Working in tandem with managers in each Directorate to promote effective employee relations and support the delivery of people aspects of change in line with business objectives.

The Schools HR Business Partnering function, while working in partnership with other directorates, supports Schools in the identification, planning and implementation of strategic employee related change programmes, to include those associated with Area Based Planning.

Maintaining oversight of all ER cases, and providing specialist advice for managers, principals and HR professionals in the effective management of complex ER cases.

The HR Health & Wellbeing function supports Directorates and School Managers in the management and monitoring of employee attendance and wellbeing.

Delivering Recruitment & Selection solutions for teaching and non-teaching, staff, improving methodologies for selection, and creating resourcing strategies that maximise efficiencies.

Developing the target operating model for HR and supporting associated transformation programmes.

Leading and Managing the  delivery and continuous improvement of all core, operational and transactional services with respect to the non-teaching workforce, and  advising on correct application of terms and conditions.

This functional area covers a range of activities from pay, terms of service and developing frameworks.

Developing a strategy and model for employee engagement across EA. Working with managers to develop a range of suitable employee development initiatives to improve overall workforce competence in line with business objectives.

Support the effective delivery of planned organisational change processes and interventions designed to improve service delivery.