HR Manager

Our client are seeking a dedicated Human Resources Manager to lead the operational management and provide effective leadership of the HR function at a school. This role is crucial in ensuring a high-quality and responsive HR service, supporting the delivery of the School’s strategic people objectives and continuous improvement of all HR operations.

• Manage the HR team, providing operational line management, supervision, direction, support, coaching, training, and development.
• Develop HR systems and practices to ensure accurate, up-to-date, and effective management information is available to support people decisions.
• Provide regular, accurate, and clear people metric information to enable benchmarking and to inform business decisions.
• Ensure all contractual information is current and up-to-date, reflecting the correct employment situation.
• Implement and maintain quality assurance processes and standards in relation to HR practices.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly payroll and audit compliance.
• Oversee and manage visa applications and ensure that HR policies and procedures are regularly reviewed and updated in light of legislative changes.
• Support managers to proactively manage colleague’s wellbeing, liaising with Occupational Health and other outside support agencies as necessary.
• Oversee and manage all School people contracts e.g., agencies, systems, Occupational Health, legal advice, DBS checks etc.
• Provide advice, guidance, and support to managers in relation to people processes and actively engage with colleagues and managers to support, advise, and resolve issues.

• CIPD Level 7
• Proven experience in HR management within an educational or similar setting.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in managing and developing HR teams.
• Excellent knowledge of HR systems, practices, and quality assurance processes.
• Experience in handling complex casework and people projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage with legal advisors and manage complex employee relations cases.

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