HR Manager

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité passionnante pour un poste de HR Manager dans une fédération unique à Birmingham. Ce rôle clé implique la gestion des pratiques RH et le soutien aux managers, tout en garantissant la conformité aux législations en vigueur. Le candidat idéal aura une expérience solide en RH et un engagement fort envers le bien-être des employés.

Qualifications

• Expérience substantielle dans un rôle de gestion RH dans l'éducation ou le secteur public.
• Capacité à gérer des cas complexes et à diriger une petite équipe RH.
• Connaissance à jour du droit du travail et des meilleures pratiques RH.

Responsibilities

• Diriger et développer des pratiques RH cohérentes à travers la Fédération.
• Gérer et coacher l'équipe RH sur les processus d'embauche.
• Mentorer les managers sur la gestion des employés et les relations.

Skills

Leadership

Gestion des relations

Intelligence émotionnelle

Compétences en résolution de problèmes

Education

CIPD Level 5 ou en voie d'obtention

Job description

HR Manager

Salary: £33,366 to £40,476
Contract: Full-time, Permanent (36.5 hours/week)
Location: Birmingham with travel between sites

Morgan Hunt is proud to be partnering exclusively with a unique federation in South Birmingham, comprising two special schools and an independent specialist college, to support the recruitment of their new HR Manager.

The federation provides a continuous, high-quality educational experience for children and young people with complex needs, from early years through to adulthood.

Key Responsibilities HR Manager

• Lead and develop consistent HR practices across the Federation, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with strategic goals.
• Manage and coach the HR team (including assistants), handling induction, probation, performance, and training.
• Mentor and support line managers on people management, employee relations, and performance.
• Advise on complex HR cases (disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability) ensuring consistent policy application.
• Oversee safe, fair recruitment processes from job design to onboarding and vetting.
• Maintain safeguarding records (Single Central Record), manage payroll collaboration, and ensure compliance with HR legislation.
• Support change management initiatives, workforce planning, trade union consultations, and staff well-being.
• Produce data reports for governors, complete statutory returns (e.g., Workforce Census), and use HR metrics to drive improvement.
• Drive HR service development, identify best practices, and enhance systems/processes.

Experience & Skills:

• Substantial experience in a senior HR generalist or management role, ideally within education or public sector.
• Proven ability to manage complex casework, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, and capability.
• Experience leading a small HR team, with strong line management and coaching ability.
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and safeguarding requirements.
• Competence in managing payroll processes (calculations), recruitment, and HR data reporting.
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence in liaising with senior leaders, governors, and trade unions.

Qualifications & Attributes:

• CIPD Level 5 (or working towards).
• High levels of emotional intelligence, professionalism, and integrity.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities across sites.
• Commitment to safeguarding, data protection, and promoting a positive work culture.

Apply now!

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.