HR Strategic Support

SHRS encompass a range of solutions designed to align your people with its long-term goals, driving performance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Our strategic HR services are tailored to help Trusts navigate the complexities of workforce management, from attracting and retaining top talent to developing leadership capabilities and ensuring compliance with ever-changing regulations.

By integrating HR strategy with overall business objectives, we empower organizations to enhance their operational efficiency, build a resilient workforce, and maintain a competitive edge in their industry.

HR Strategic Support Offer

Whether you’re looking to align your HR strategy with business objectives, improve operational efficiency, or foster a culture of growth and innovation, we are here to guide you every step of the way. Our solutions are built on deep education sector expertise, a people-first approach, and a commitment to delivering measurable results and include but are not limited to the following HR Strategic Support Offers:

HR Strategic Support Offer

Whether you’re looking to align your HR strategy with business objectives, improve operational efficiency, or foster a culture of growth and innovation, we are here to guide you every step of the way. Our solutions are built on deep education sector expertise, a people-first approach, and a commitment to delivering measurable results and include but are not limited to the following HR Strategic Support Offers:

A People Strategy is an organisational approach that aims to attract, develop, retain, and generally inspire your workforce.

An effective people strategy will engage and motivate your workforce, whilst promoting organisational commitment, offering opportunities for learning and development and providing an inclusive and supportive working environment, that will enable employees to perform to the best of their abilities in line with the Trusts values and overall HR Strategy.

A People Strategy is the philosophy for pushing employees to go the extra mile and continuously develop as a workforce.

Our HR Strategic Support Service Offer (People Strategy) will be led by Tracey Evans who will be dedicated to your Trust and work alongside you to create and align a People Strategy to your Trust’s strategic goals. This in turn will enable you to create a high-performing engaged workforce that contributes to your long-term growth plan and success.

Developing a People Strategy enables Trusts to outline their strategic plan for the management of their workforce to support their overall aims and objectives. The benefits of a People Strategy include:

  • Providing a competitive edge and enabling the Trust to unlock the full potential of their most important asset – employees.
  • Helps to nurture an engaged and inclusive culture that will enable the Trust to grow and succeed.
  • Employee empowerment, resulting in increased trust in leadership and improved motivation levels.
  • Helps to develop a more engaged workforce, who become loyal and remain with the organisation (Data on employee engagement shows that organisations with highly engaged teams are over 20 % more profitable and 17% more productive).
  • Will Provide a clear definition of the Trust as an employer.
  • Enables employees reach their full potential.
  • Can save money and time.
  • Reduces turnover and improves performance and productivity.

HR Strategic Support Offer – Development of the Trust’s HR Strategy

Our HR Strategic Support Service Offer (Development of the Trust’s HR Strategy) is focused on building the systems to support the Trust’s People Strategy and provides the foundation to enable your employees to perform their role and responsibilities. Our Strategic Support Service will provide your Trust with a solution focused mechanism that will enhance the systems, processes, and procedures to enable you to meet your legal requirements and to maximise the potential of your workforce.

HR Strategic Support Offer – Absence Monitoring

Our HR Strategic Support Service Offer (Absence Management) is focused on building robust systems and tools to help you effectively manage your sickness absence levels in your school. The service offers a comprehensive, solution-based tried and tested toolkit designed to meet your unique needs, helping to empower your school with resources and expertise.

Benefits to this service include:

  • Improved Staff Wellbeing
  • Consistent Student Learning
  • Significant Cost Saving
  • Enhanced School Performance

HR Strategic Support Offer – Policy and Processes

At the centre of any good employment relationship is a robust set of employment documentation that clarifies the expectations of all parties. Our HR Strategic Support Service Offer (Policy and Processes) is designed to develop your HR Policies and Processes so that they are aligned to your vision and values and are compliant with the latest laws and best practice, therefore minimising your risks, whilst enhancing your reputation.

HR Strategic Support – Investigating Officer

Our Strategic HR Support Service Offer (Investigating Officer) provides specialised, objective support for your organization in managing and resolving complex employee relations issues. From initial inquiry to case conclusion, our skilled officers ensure a thorough, impartial investigation process, adhering to legal and regulatory standards, and helping maintain trust and accountability within your organisation.

Our HR Investigation Officers offer comprehensive support across a range of scenarios, including:

  • Conduct and Disciplinary Investigations: Expertly manage investigations into alleged misconduct or breaches of policy to ensure fair and legally sound processes.
  • Grievance Investigations: Handle sensitive grievance cases with empathy and neutrality to resolve concerns while minimising disruption.
  • Workplace Bullying and Harassment Claims: Conduct detailed and confidential investigations to address claims swiftly and respectfully, maintaining a safe workplace.
  • Performance-Related Issues: Investigate performance disputes or productivity concerns to ensure transparent outcomes.

Why Choose Our HR Investigation Officers?

  • Expertise and Objectivity – Our officers bring deep HR knowledge and are trained to deliver unbiased, high-quality investigations, maintaining a fair and balanced approach.
  • Compliance and Risk Management – Ensuring compliance with employment laws and reducing risks associated with disputes.
  • Efficient, Confidential, and Professional – Minimizing disruption to operations, our officers conduct investigations discreetly and promptly.
  • Tailored Reports and Recommendations – We provide a comprehensive report on findings with actionable recommendations to support informed decision-making.

Benefits

  • Enhanced Trust and Transparency – Our process reassures employees that concerns are handled impartially.
  • Risk Reduction – Reduce the likelihood of costly legal disputes by ensuring compliance.
  • Time and Resource Savings – Free up internal HR resources and management.

A People Strategy is an organisational approach that aims to attract, develop, retain, and generally inspire your workforce.

An effective people strategy will engage and motivate your workforce, whilst promoting organisational commitment, offering opportunities for learning and development and providing an inclusive and supportive working environment, that will enable employees to perform to the best of their abilities in line with the Schools/Trusts values and overall HR Strategy.

A People Strategy is the philosophy for pushing employees to go the extra mile and continuously develop as a workforce.

Our HR Strategic Support Service Offer (People Strategy) will be led by a designated consultant who will work alongside you to create and align a People Strategy to your School / Trust’s strategic goals. This in turn will enable you to create a high-performing engaged workforce that contributes to your long-term growth plan and success.

Developing a People Strategy enables Trusts to outline their strategic plan for the management of their workforce to support their overall aims and objectives. The benefits of a People Strategy service include, but are not limited to:

  • Enhanced Employee Engagement, through aligning employee goals with organisational objectives, fostering motivation and commitment.
  • Improved Retention, creating a positive work environment that will reduce turnover and retain top talent.
  • Diversity and Inclusion, through promoting equitable practices, creating a culture of belonging and innovation.
  • Increased Productivity, by empowering employees through effective support, recognition, and development programs.
  • Improved Recruitment, through positioning the organisation as an employer of choice, attracting high-quality candidates.
  • Risk Management, through the mitigation of HR-related risks by addressing compliance, conflict resolution, and workforce challenges.
  • Cost Efficiency, through streamlining HR processes, reducing inefficiencies and optimising resource allocation.
  • Change Readiness, through building resilience to adapt to market or organisational changes with minimal disruption.
  • Boosted Reputation, by enhancing employer branding through consistent, people-focused practices.
  • Strategic Decision-Making, through utilising workforce data to inform planning and improve organisational outcomes.
  • Providing a competitive edge, enabling the School/Trust to unlock the full potential of their most important asset – employees.
  • An Engaged and Inclusive Culture, enabling the School/Trust to grow and succeed.
  • Employee Empowerment, resulting in increased trust in leadership and improved motivation levels.
  • Development of an Engaged Workforce, who become loyal and remain with the organisation (Data on employee engagement shows that organisations with highly engaged teams are over 20 % more profitable and 17% more productive).

Our HR Strategic Support Service Offer (HR Strategy) is focused on building the systems to support your People Strategy and provides the foundation to enable your employees to perform their role and responsibilities. We will provide you with a solution focused mechanism that will enhance the systems, processes, and procedures to enable you to meet your legal requirements and to maximise the potential of your workforce. The benefits of a HR Strategy service include, but are not limited to:

  • Alignment with Business Goals, ensuring that HR initiatives are directly linked to the organisation’s overall objectives, driving sustainable growth.
  • Improved Talent Acquisition and Retention, through the development of a clear framework for attracting, hiring, and retaining top talent to meet current and future needs.
  • Enhanced Employee Engagement, through the creation of a structured approach to fostering a positive work culture, increasing motivation, productivity, and job satisfaction.
  • Effective Workforce Planning, supporting the identification of future workforce requirements, enabling proactive planning for skills gaps and resource allocation.
  • Consistent Decision-Making, establishing clear policies and processes that promote fairness, transparency, and consistency across all HR practices.
  • Boosted Operational Efficiency, through streamlined HR processes, reducing inefficiencies and enabling your team to focus on strategic priorities.
  • Strengthened Leadership and Development, providing a framework for identifying and nurturing leadership potential, ensuring a pipeline of capable leaders.
  • Enhanced Compliance and Risk Management, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements, minimising risks and safeguarding the organisation.
  • Support for Organisational Change, providing guidance to the organisation through transitions such as restructuring, mergers, or expansions with minimal disruption.
  • Measurable Performance, through establishment of metrics and KPIs to evaluate the effectiveness of HR initiatives, to ensure continuous improvement.
  • Stronger Employer Brand, enabling the organisation to position themselves as an employer of choice, enhancing reputation and competitiveness in the market.

Our HR Strategic Support Service Offer (Absence Management) is focused on building robust systems and tools to help you effectively manage your sickness absence levels in your school. The service offers a comprehensive, solution-based tried and tested toolkit designed to meet your unique needs, helping to empower your school with resources and expertise. The benefits to our Absence Monitoring service include, but are not limited to:

  • Improved Workforce Planning, through real-time insights into staffing levels, enabling better resource allocation and minimising disruption.
  • Enhanced Compliance, ensuring adherence to legal requirements and policies and procedures related to leave and absenteeism.
  • Cost Savings, through a reduction in costs associated with unplanned absences and reliance on temporary staff or additional cover.
  • Early Intervention, through the identification of absence patterns, helping to address underlying issues (e.g., health or workplace challenges) before they escalate.
  • Boosted Employee Morale, through demonstrating a fair and transparent approach to absence management, fostering trust and engagement.
  • Streamlined Processes, through effective tracking and reporting.
  • Data-Driven Decisions, through accurate metrics and analytics on absentee trends that will assist strategic planning.
  • Improved Wellbeing Support, through providing timely support for employees struggling with health or personal issues.
  • Enhanced Productivity, through ensuring teams are adequately staffed, minimising disruptions to learning.
  • Better Communication, through providing a clear framework for reporting absences, ensuring consistent communication between employees and managers is maintained.

At the centre of any good employment relationship is a robust set of employment documentation that clarifies the expectations of all parties. Our HR Strategic Support Service Offer (HR Policies and Processes) is designed to develop your HR Policies and Processes so that they are aligned to your vision and values and are compliant with the latest laws and best practice, therefore minimising your risks, whilst enhancing your reputation. The benefits of our Policy and Processes service include, but are not limited to:

  • Enhanced Organisational Culture, through the reinforcement of a unified culture that reflects the organisation’s core values and mission.
  • Improved Employee Engagement, through creating a sense of purpose and alignment amongst employees, boosting morale and commitment.
  • Consistent Decision-Making, through ensuring all HR practices are coherent and support the organisation’s long-term goals.
  • Stronger Employer Branding, through positioning the organisation as an employer of choice by showcasing values-driven policies.
  • Increased Retention, through building trust and loyalty by demonstrating that employee needs and organisational goals are equally prioritised.
  • Better Talent Attraction, through attracting candidates who align with the organisation’s values, fostering a harmonious workplace.
  • Ethical Compliance, through the promotion of fairness, equity, and accountability, reducing risks of disputes or non-compliance.
  • Boosted Productivity, through encouraging behaviours and practices that directly contribute to the organisation’s objectives.
  • Adaptability to Change, through building a resilient workforce that is aligned with the vision, aiding smooth transitions during organisational shifts.
  • Unified Leadership and Workforce, through ensuring leaders and employees work cohesively toward shared goals.
  • Positive Work Environment, through fostering a mutual respect and inclusivity, reflecting the organisation’s commitment to its people and principles.

Our Strategic HR Support Service Offer (Investigating Officer) provides specialised, objective support for your organisation in managing and resolving complex employee relations issues. From initial inquiry to case conclusion, our skilled officers ensure a thorough, impartial investigation process, adhering to legal and regulatory standards, and helping maintain trust and accountability within your organisation.

Our HR Investigation Officers offer comprehensive support across a range of scenarios, including, but not limited to:

  • Conduct and Disciplinary Investigations
  • Grievance Investigations
  • Workplace Bullying and Harassment Claims
  • Performance-Related Issues

The benefits to our Investigation Officer service include, but are not limited to

  • Enhanced Trust and Transparency – Our process reassures employees that concerns are handled impartially.
  • Risk Reduction – Independent investigations reduce the likelihood of costly legal disputes by ensuring compliance.
  • Time and Resource Savings – Independent investigations free up internal resources and management.

Why Choose Our HR Investigation Officers?

  • Expertise and Objectivity – Our officers expertly manage investigations through bringing experience and knowledge and are trained to deliver unbiased, high-quality investigations, maintaining a fair and balanced approach.
  • Compliance and Risk Management – Ensuring compliance with employment laws and reducing risks associated with disputes.
  • Efficient, Confidential, and Professional – Minimising disruption to operations, our officers conduct investigations discreetly and promptly, with sensitivity, empathy and neutrality to resolve concerns whilst minimising disruption.
  • Tailored Reports and Recommendations – We provide a comprehensive report on findings with actionable recommendations to support informed decision-making.