Head of HR

Michael Page; City Of London; On-site; GBP 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the education sector is seeking a Head of HR in London to lead the HR function, modernize HR practices, and manage the employee lifecycle. Ideal candidates should have prior HR experience in an educational setting. The role offers a salary of up to £58,000 with potential for increase post-probation, and an immediate start is available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading HR functions within the education sector.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies and practices.
• Ability to manage employee relations and support change initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and modernize the HR function.
• Manage the full employee life-cycle.
• Support implementation of HRIS and ATS.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and legal requirements.
• Lead staff well-being and employee engagement initiatives.

Skills

Line management experience

Experience in updating HR function

Employee relations management

HR strategy development

Knowledge of HRIS and ATS

Workplace culture improvement

Legal compliance in HR

Job description

Overview

An education organisation based in London, are looking for a Head of HR to join at short notice. The role is to lead on modernising the HR function and line managing one person.

Client Details

Education

Based in London

Description

A Head of HR to:

• Lead the HR function
• Manage the full employee life-cycle
• Review the HR function and modernise it
• Play a key role in significantly changing the HR function and embedding best practice across the organisation
• Reviewing and update HR policies and processes,
• Line manage one HR professional
• Support with the implementation and roll out of a new HRIS and ATS, and aligning this to new processes
• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organisational goals
• Ensure all HR policies and procedures comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• Lead initiatives to improve employee engagement and workplace culture
• Support the organisation\'s leadership team during this interim period of change
• Manage employee relations casework
• Lead staff well-being initiatives

Profile

A successful Head of HR should have:

• Previous line management experience
• Previous experience in updating a HR function
• Previous experience working in Education essential

Job Offer

Head of HR - Can be an interim role, temp to perm or a straight permanent hire

Up to 58,000 with the potential to increase after probation

London based

Immediate Start