HR Manager

Ashley Kate HR & Finance; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy based in London is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead their people strategy. This role involves managing HR functions, advising senior leadership, and ensuring compliance with employment law. Ideal candidates will have extensive HR experience, particularly in the education sector, and must be CIPD qualified. The position offers a competitive salary and requires a commitment to an inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the education sector, essential.
• Proven success in managing employee relations.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the HR function.
• Provide expert advice on HR policy and employment law.
• Oversee recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Drive initiatives on staff wellbeing and diversity.

Skills

HR professional experience

CIPD qualified (Level 5 or above)

Employee relations management

Recruitment processes

Policy development

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

Overview

New HR Manager role, based in London (W). Term: Full time and permanent. Salary: £56,566 - £58,500 per annum. Working pattern: 5 days onsite with flexibility to work from home (occasionally).

I am working with my client as we look to recruit a strategic, hands on and people-focused HR Manager to join the business.

The role

As a HR Manager, you will lead and evolve our people strategy, developing policy, processes and best practice across the employee lifecycle, managing all aspects of HR.

You will work closely with Senior leaders, acting as a trusted advisor to contribute to drive a positive and inclusive workplace culture, ensuring compliance with employment law and governing body regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the HR function, acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.
• Provide expert advice on HR policy, employment law, and employee relations.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and talent development processes.
• Drive initiatives around staff wellbeing, engagement, and diversity & inclusion.
• Ensure accurate HR record-keeping, reporting, and compliance with safeguarding and safer recruitment guidelines.
• Support change management processes, including restructures and policy development.

About You

• A HR professional with extensive experience in the education sector, essential
• CIPD qualified (Level 5 or above), essential
• Possess a broad, generalist knowledge of HR and associated processes.
• Proven experience and success managing employee relations, recruitment, and policy development.
• An excellent communicator who builds trust and relationships at all levels.
• Passionate about people development and organisational culture.
• Organised, resilient, and people centric

If you are interested in this great opportunity and would like to learn more about the position, please do not hesitate to get in touch on (phone number removed) or email.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies.