HR Manager

Harris Federation

Erith

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and career planning

Performance and Loyalty Bonus

Generous pension contributions

Wellbeing Cash Plan

Job summary

A leading educational federation in Erith is seeking an experienced HR Manager to manage human resources, including recruitment and payroll administration. The ideal candidate has over three years of experience in an office setting and is educated to degree level or equivalent. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract offering a range of professional development and benefits.

Qualifications

At least three years' experience working in an office environment.
Experience of working as part of a team.
Training and Certification in a broad range of Health and Safety areas.

Responsibilities

Managing the recruitment and appointments process.
Ensuring the accuracy of the Academy's single central record.
Payroll administration and associated business processes.
Auditing staff sickness records and preparing reports.

Skills

Experience in training staff

Knowledge of Microsoft software packages

Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation

Knowledge of human resources legislation

Knowledge of procurement processes

Communication

Education

Educated to degree level or equivalent

Job description

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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.

For a full job description and person specification, download the Job Pack.

Main Areas of Responsibility

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.

For a full list of responsibilities, please download the Job Pack.

Qualifications & Experience

We would like to hear from you if you have:

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

For the full job specification, please download the Job Pack.

Next Steps

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us by email or phone to arrange a conversation. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful when completing your application and throughout the recruitment process. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as interviews may occur before the closing date. Applications submitted via the careers website before the closing date will be considered.

Professional Development & Benefits

We offer professional development and career planning, including coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of training programmes. Our benefits package includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, a Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, and additional benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check, references, an online search, and where applicable a prohibition from teaching check.

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students and aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve.

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