Randstad is proud to partner with a large and highly successful Multi-Academy Trust to recruit an experienced HR Manager on a temporary basis
. Based at the Trust’s central Head Office in Croydon, this role sits within the central HR Operations team
.
As HR Manager, you will lead a dedicated operational team, ensuring high-quality HR service delivery across a multi-site educational network
.
. This is an exceptional opportunity for a proactive HR operational lead to drive continuous improvement, ensure compliance with statutory and safeguarding standards, and support senior leadership in a rewarding sector
.
Pay Rate: £200 – £260 per day (PAYE, Dependent on Experience)
Location: Head Office, Croydon (Hybrid: 3 days in office – Mon, Weds, Fri; 2 days working from home – Tues, Thurs)
Contract Type: 3-month initial contract with potential for extension or permanent contract
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership: Manage and lead the HR Operations Team, providing guidance and support to approximately 4-5 direct reports
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- HR Operations Oversight: Oversee high-volume HR service delivery across the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contractual changes, payroll liaison, pensions, sponsorships, employee records, and offboarding
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- Ticketing & Service Delivery: Manage the central HR ticketing system, ensuring effective allocation, prioritisation, escalation, and resolution of queries within agreed SLAs
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- KPIs & Quality Standards: Monitor performance against KPIs, SLAs, and customer service standards, fostering accountability and continuous improvement
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- Policy & Process Improvement: Analyse HR operational data and query trends to recommend and implement improvements across processes, systems, policies, and employee experience
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- Safeguarding & Compliance: Take operational responsibility for safer recruitment processes and workforce compliance, ensuring statutory, safeguarding, and organisational standards are rigorously met
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- Workforce Analytics: Produce and analyse workforce data and management information to inform reporting, decision-making, and service enhancements
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- Supplier & Stakeholder Management: Build collaborative relationships with academy managers and external HR service providers (e.g., Occupational Health)
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- Senior Operational Support: Deputise for the Head of HR Operations as required, delivering operational oversight, leading process/system developments, and supporting strategic priorities
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Please note:
As this role is based within a Multi-Academy Trust, any placement is subject to thorough background checks and vetting procedures
. This includes receiving satisfactory professional references and undergoing an Enhanced DBS.
£58,133 – £65,261 per annum inclusive of HCAS
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
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