Human Resources Manager

Overview

You will lead the school’s HR function, aligning people strategy with the school’s goals. Collaborating with the Head, Bursar and SMT, you will oversee policy development, operations and employee relations to support staff wellbeing and school performance. You’ll drive safeguarding and recruitment practices in a safeguarding-focused environment. This is your chance to shape people processes across a diverse school community.

Pay / Benefits

• Enthusiastic, welcoming and supportive team
• Supportive senior management team
• Focus on staff wellbeing
• Commitment to professional development

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership and operational management of the school’s HR function
• Collaborate with the Head, Bursar and Senior Management Team to manage HR across the school
• Draft and implement HR policies and procedures
• Manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity with sensitive information
• Build effective working relationships with staff at all levels
• Oversee HR data management and systems knowledge (iSAMS, PASS or similar)
• Support across the school’s support functions and contribute to overall school improvement

Key requirements

• Experience in a similar HR role with knowledge of employment law and employee relations
• Strong business, organisational and management skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure
• Discretion and integrity handling confidential information
• Sound judgement and decision-making confidence
• Experience drafting and implementing HR policies and procedures
• Excellent written, verbal and numerical skills
• Knowledge of HR information management databases such as iSAMS, PASS or similar
• Flexibility to contribute across school support functions
• Ability to build effective working relationships with staff at all levels

• Discretion and integrity
• Professional and approachable manner
• Strong communication skills
• iSAMS
• PASS or similar HR information management databases
• HR policy drafting and implementation

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