Job Description
HR Manager (Maternity Cover)
To be considered for this role, you will have experience in HR within a school or education environment.
Salary: £51,080 - £56,383
My client has an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and personable HR Manager to join their team on a one-year fixed term contract. Working in a busy and friendly office, you will play a lead role in employee relations (ER) and deliver a high-quality HR service across the school.
This varied role includes managing employee relations, supporting HR administration, assisting with recruitment, and advising staff on policies and procedures.
You will be a highly organized and approachable individual with excellent interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work under pressure while using your own initiative. Ideally, candidates will have experience in HR within a school environment.
Main Responsibilities
* Develop, implement, and communicate HR policies in line with employment law and best practices.
* Advise on and manage employee relations cases, including restructuring, disciplinary issues, grievances, sickness absence, and performance management.
* Ensure compliance with regulatory and employment law requirements.
* Collaborate with the Finance team to manage payroll changes, pay awards, and pension queries.
* Provide information to staff on benefits, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice schemes.
* Oversee staff training and professional development.
* Manage probation, appraisals, and the school’s online training platform.
* Attend staff committees, including Health & Safety and line manager meetings.
* Provide HR support to the school’s enterprise functions and international teams.
* Support the HR & Recruitment Manager during busy recruitment periods.
The ideal candidate:
* Educated to at least ‘O’ Level standard or equivalent with GCSE/O Level English & Maths grade C or above.
* CIPD Level 5 or above (desirable).
* Experience in HR within a school environment.
* Proven experience in HR management and employee relations case work.
* Strong knowledge of employment law, policy, and procedure.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
* Strong organizational and administrative skills.
* Personal integrity, honesty, and professionalism.