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Head of HR – Education Sector

JR United Kingdom

London

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 100,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a Head of HR to shape and implement people strategies. This pivotal role involves delivering the HR strategy through a dedicated team, optimizing HR operations, and managing payroll systems. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in HR operations and a proven track record in the educational sector. Join a collaborative environment where your leadership will drive significant organizational change and transformation, ensuring a positive impact on the educational landscape. If you are passionate about enhancing HR practices and fostering a thriving workplace culture, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

  • Strong experience in HR operations and payroll management.
  • Proven track record of establishing HR Shared Service functions.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver HR strategy through the People Partner team.
  • Manage HRIS systems and payroll operations.
  • Lead key organisational change and transformation projects.

Skills

HR operations
Payroll management
HR business partnering
Organisational change management

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

We are working with a national multi-site educational provider to appoint a Head of HR. This role will work closely with and report into the Director of People to develop the people strategy, as well as the policies and processes for people operations.

The responsibilities of the role include:

  • Delivering the HR strategy through the People Partner team
  • Establishing, optimising and running the HR Service Centre
  • Managing HRIS systems
  • Managing Payroll
  • Leading on key organisational change and transformation projects
  • Leading a team of c. 30

Essential experience required:

  • Strong experience in HR operations, payroll and HR business partnering
  • Proven track record of establishing and optimising HR operations and HR Shared Service functions

Please note that only candidates with educational sector experience will be considered at this time.

Location: The role will be based in London 3 days a week.

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