Education HR Lead: Strategy, Recruitment & ER

Farrer Barnes Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Farrer Barnes Ltd is recruiting a seasoned People Officer for an educational institution in West London. You will report to the Head and SLT, developing and implementing an HR strategy aligned with the school's strategic plan, and lead on workforce planning, ER advice, and policy updates.

The role covers full recruitment cycle, payroll, disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, restructuring and change management.

Qualifications

• Experienced HR generalist with strong education background.
• Team management experience is essential.
• CIPD qualifications strongly preferred; education sector experience welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Provide recruitment cycle support, payroll, and ER guidance.
• Handle disciplinary matters, grievances, and absence management.
• Support restructuring and change management in line with policy changes.

Skills

HR generalist

People management

Recruitment

Payroll

ER management

Disciplinary

Grievance handling

Employment law

Diplomacy

Problem solving

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

Farrer Barnes Ltd is recruiting a seasoned People Officer for an educational institution in West London. You will report to the Head and SLT, developing and implementing an HR strategy aligned with the school's strategic plan, and lead on workforce planning, ER advice, and policy updates.

The role covers full recruitment cycle, payroll, disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, restructuring and change management.