HR Manager

Littledown School; Chalvey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Littledown School is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead and develop all aspects of human resources within our educational Trust. The role offers support to pupils with special educational needs by ensuring staff are supported and valued.

You will work closely with the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team and Governors to drive recruitment, performance management, attendance and policy development, while maintaining compliant HR practices across the school and Trust.

Qualifications

• Holds a relevant HR qualification (CIPD Level 5 or above desirable).
• Experience in managing HR functions and employee relations matters.
• Demonstrates interpersonal, organisational and communication skills; discretion with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Lead on all HR functions across the Trust school.
• Provide professional advice and support to leaders and managers on people-related matters.
• Manage recruitment and onboarding processes, ensuring safer recruitment compliance.
• Support employee wellbeing and foster a positive workplace culture.
• Oversee attendance, performance and employee relations casework.
• Maintain HR records and ensure compliance with employment legislation and education-sector requirements.
• Review, develop and implement HR policies and procedures.
• Liaise with external HR providers and occupational health when required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Discretion

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Solution-focused approach

Education

CIPD Level 5 or above desirable

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, professional and proactive HR Manager to join our dedicated team with our Trust at our specialist primary school. This is a unique opportunity to lead and develop all aspects of human resources within a nurturing and highly rewarding educational environment that supports children with special educational needs.

As HR Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our staff are supported, valued and enabled to provide the very best outcomes for our pupils. Working closely with the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team and Governors, you will lead on recruitment, employee relations, performance management, absence management, policy development, safer recruitment and compliance.

This role would suit an experienced HR professional who enjoys building positive working relationships, providing practical advice and guidance, and contributing to school improvement through effective people management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on all HR functions across the Trust school.
• Provide professional advice and support to leaders and managers on people-related matters.
• Manage recruitment and onboarding processes, ensuring compliance with safer recruitment requirements.
• Support employee wellbeing and foster a positive workplace culture.
• Oversee attendance, performance and employee relations casework.
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with employment legislation and education-sector requirements.
• Review, develop and implement HR policies and procedures.
• Liaise with external HR providers, occupational health and other professional agencies where required.

It is essential that the ideal candidates will:

• Hold a relevant HR qualification (CIPD Level 5 or above desirable).
• Has experience of managing HR functions and employee relations matters.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.
• Is able to work with discretion and manage confidential information appropriately.
• Has a solution-focused approach and strong attention to detail.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and supporting pupils with additional needs.