HR Manager

HARRIS FEDERATION; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the City of Westminster seeks a highly organised HR Manager to manage human resources at Harris Garrard Academy. The role involves recruitment, payroll administration, and compliance with HR policies. Candidates should have at least three years' office experience and relevant qualifications. Enjoy benefits such as a free on-site gym and competitive salary packages while contributing to a school's transformation.

Benefits

Free on-site gym

Performance and Loyalty Bonus

Pension Scheme with generous contributions

Wellbeing Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in an office environment for at least three years.
• Experience of successfully training staff.
• Basic knowledge of financial procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment and appointments process.
• Ensure accuracy of the Academy's single central record.
• Audit staff sickness records and prepare reports.
• Maintain confidential staff files.
• Organise interviews with stakeholders.

Skills

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Human Resources legislation knowledge

Health and Safety legislation knowledge

Microsoft software proficiency

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a highly organised and experienced HR Manager to lead and manage all aspects of human resources within Harris Garrard Academy. This pivotal role encompasses recruitment, payroll administration, staff welfare, compliance, and governance support. You will work closely with the Principal and senior leadership team to ensure the effective delivery of HR services aligned with Federation policies and employment legislation. The role is a 12 month fixed-term contract.

Responsibilities

• Managing the recruitment and appointments process
• Ensuring the accuracy of the Academy's single central record
• Payroll and all associated business
• Auditing staff sickness records and preparing termly reports
• Organising and maintaining confidential staff files
• Additional HR tasks as directed, including referrals to occupational health, organising interviews with the Principal and liaising with staff representatives
• Working closely with the Business Manager/Principal's PA to produce salary assessments
• Directing staff to the correct source of information regarding pensions, salaries, maternity, grievance, complaints etc.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least three years' experience working in an office environment
• Experience of training staff successfully in a range of duties
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Knowledge of Microsoft software packages
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
• Secure knowledge of Human Resources legislation
• Basic knowledge of financial procedures
• Training and Certification in a broad range of Health and Safety areas
• Knowledge of procurement processes
• Knowledge of the key principles of staff management

About Harris Garrard Academy

Harris Garrard Academy is an all-through 3-18 academy with approximately 1500 pupils on roll and joined the Harris Federation as a sponsored academy in September 2017. In our recent 2021 Ofsted inspection the Academy was rated GOOD in all areas on a strong and consistent trajectory of improvement. The academy is based in Thamesmead in a purpose built building. We are now on a journey towards "Outstanding", led by highly experienced executive principals with proven track records of school transformation. Our vision is clear: nothing is impossible and everything is possible, irrespective of personal characteristics or background. Every problem has a solution. We believe we are more robust, resilient and determined as a team than as a group of individuals. We support, challenge and hold each other to account at all levels within the academy to ensure that our students achieve their potential, are motivated, engaged and fully prepared for life beyond our academy.

Why work at Harris Garrard Academy

• The opportunity to be involved in the continued transformation of a school
• A stunning working environment, in a purpose-built school designed by Norman Foster and nominated for the Stirling Prize for architecture in 2004
• A highly motivated team, led by exceptionally experienced and talented senior leaders
• FREE on site gym available to staff with a number of staff sport clubs
• All the advantages of a successful academy group, with a strong central team of support, teaching and leadership staff
• Generous Harris rewards and benefits package. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
• In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.