Senior People Advisor, Arbor Education
£35-40k
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We helps schools transform the way they work using data
Open for applications
We helps schools transform the way they work using data
101-200 employees
Open for applications
£35-40k
More information about location
101-200 employees
Company mission
Arbor's mission to transform the way schools work for the better, and it starts by giving everyone the right tools and technology for the job.
Role
Who you are
- We're seeking someone with a solid foundation in HR who’s confident managing the day-to-day while also comfortable getting into the detail of broader HR projects
- You may already be in an HR Advisor role and looking to gain wider generalist exposure. A CIPD qualification at Level 3 or 5 (or equivalent experience) is preferred
- Prior experience in a generalist HR role – with good exposure to ER, policies, and payroll. You’ll need to have good knowledge of UK employment law
- Experience following processes and taking ownership of these including creating new ones should the need arise
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Great attention to detail, especially when it comes to documentation and data
- A proactive, people-first mindset. We want someone who spots what needs doing and jumps in
- Confidence using HRIS systems and Excel/Google Sheets for reporting
- Clear communication skills, whether you’re writing a policy update, interpreting HR data, or chatting through a flexible working request
- A caring but professional demeanour with the ability to earn people’s trust and handle sensitive situations
- The ability to thrive in a fast paced environment
- Strong organisation and prioritisation skills. You’ll be working on a lot of different things at any one time and it’s important you know what to prioritise and when
What the job involves
- The People Team at Arbor sit at the heart of the business and are passionate about creating an environment and culture for people to do their best work. In line with our values we believe in creating space for people to “own it with openness” and drive a culture where “everyday is a school day”
- We are looking for a collaborative and engaging HR Advisor to join our People team and help us create a world class experience for our UK team at all stages of their employee journey
- The remit and focus of the role is to work closely with, and support, our People Business Partners to deliver on our people strategy as well contributing to some of our larger strategic projects that enable us to continue our growth
- It’s a broad and exciting role, so we’re looking for someone up for a challenge - if you’re a communicative and passionate person, this is the role for you
- Employee Relations: Support managers with investigations, disciplinaries, performance management, flexible working and sickness cases, escalating to the People Business Partners as appropriate
- Policies: You’ll be the first port of call for any questions on policies – helping our people find the information they need and flagging any updates we might need to make
- Data & Reporting: Owning our monthly people data packs, including metrics like eNPS, headcount, and turnover – and turning them into insights we can act on
- Benefits Administration: From enrolments to queries, you’ll keep our benefits ticking over smoothly and make sure our offering stays fresh and competitive
- Payroll: Working closely with our payroll provider to prepare monthly payroll changes and ensure a smooth run every time
Application process
- Phone screen
- 1st stage
- 2nd stage
Our take
Arbor helps schools transform the way they work, saving teachers time and improving student outcomes.
The mess and stress of data and admin is a major source of unhappiness in our schools. 60% of a teacher's time is spent on admin-related work, 53% agree that it contributes to stress and it's only getting worse every year. Arbor is tackling this by building hassle-free school technology. The company has two products, a Management Information System to automate school workflows, saving teachers time, and benchmarking analytics to identify areas of concern and reduce time to intervention.
With a team of diverse and experienced individuals, including former teachers and education specialists, the company stands poised to enact meaningful change within the sector, Its mission is clear: to assist schools in prioritising what matters most - enhancing the well-being of teachers and fostering positive student outcomes worldwide.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Apr 2020
$4.2m
EARLY VC
Dec 2018
$2.5m
EARLY VC
Total funding: $14.5m
Company benefits
- Aside from the chance to work alongside a team of hard-working, passionate people in a role where you’ll see the impact of your work everyday.
- At Arbor we're passionate about learning, and to support this we have a dedicated training budget for all teams.
- Dedicated Mental Health First Aiders and Wellbeing Champions with ongoing support and learning around mental health.
- Depending on your role we can also offer you flexible working - just mention it in your interview and we'll let you know what your options are
- We have regular team socials where we spend dedicated time together. This year we've had BBQs, been to theatre shows, gone white water rafting, and more!
- Half-day summer Fridays Plus, we shut the office for a day at Easter and over Christmas so you get some extra time off then too!
- 25 days holiday (excl. bank holidays)
- EAP - Choice of comprehensive 24/7 support services with UK and Ireland's most trusted health and wellbeing network.
- We're all about making an impact! So everyone who joins us gets 1 day a year to volunteer for a charity or cause of their choice
Company values
- Own what you do - We act like owners, embrace responsibility and own the outcomes of our work - both good and bad!
- Everyday's a school day - Education and technology have changed more in the last 10 years than in the last 100. We need to embrace change and continually challenge ourselves to grow and stay ahead
- Make an impact - We take pride in being part of a movement to improve how schools work, so we're always thinking about how we can make a difference
- No-one can whistle a symphony - ...it takes an orchestra! We work together as a team to help each other, our partners and our customers to achieve their full potential
Articles
Leadership
James Weatherill
(CEO)Previously Analyst at Ledbury Research for 3 years and Venture Manager at Therefore Ventures for 1 year
People progressing
Joined as Marketing Executive, being promoted to Marketing Manager after 1 year
Ulrik joined Arbor 10 years ago as a junior developer and has moved through the ranks to Principle Engineer and our longest serving engineer. A great representation of career progression at Arbor!
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Arbor Education
Ben Ainger (Talent Acquisition Lead)
- At Arbor, our mission is to transform the ways schools work. That means we serve a broad and diverse professional community - from teachers to SLT to Support Staff - and an equally diverse student and parent community. We want to make sure we build the best products for our schools, and we passionately believe that starts with building a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve
- As of today we know we’re not there yet, but we’re committed to doing the work to improve. We want Arbor to be a workplace which represents, celebrates and supports people from all backgrounds, and which gives them the tools they need to thrive
- Our focus over the past few months has been on understanding where we need to improve, and on making sure that everyone at Arbor has had the chance to share their views. So far, we’ve established a Diversity and Inclusion Committee, surveyed our team, hosted training and workshops, and reviewed our recruitment process. We know we’ve still got big work to do, but we’re actively working on it. We look forward to hearing your thoughts on how we’re doing
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