Education HR Manager — People & Policy Leader

Pond Meadow; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Pond Meadow School in Guildford is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the People function and provide high-quality HR advice across the employee lifecycle. Reporting to the Chief Finance & Operations Officer, you will support recruitment, policy development, attendance management and safeguarding compliance.

This permanent, full-time post is 36 hours term time plus 3 weeks; part-time considered. The role oversees HR administration and staff development, working with senior leaders to

Qualifications

• Strong generalist HR experience with employment law knowledge.
• Ability to advise managers on employee relations and performance matters.
• Experience developing HR policies and processes.
• Education experience considered advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the HR function across the employee lifecycle.
• Provide HR advice to managers on absence, discipline, and performance matters.
• Oversee recruitment, attendance management, and policy implementation.
• Ensure safeguarding, confidentiality and accurate HR records.

Skills

HR Generalist

Employment Law

Employee Relations

Policy Development

Communication

Job description

Pond Meadow School in Guildford is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the People function and provide high-quality HR advice across the employee lifecycle. Reporting to the Chief Finance & Operations Officer, you will support recruitment, policy development, attendance management and safeguarding compliance.

This permanent, full-time post is 36 hours term time plus 3 weeks; part-time considered. The role oversees HR administration and staff development, working with senior leaders to