HR Manager

Farrer Barnes; Essex; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established East London school seeks a dynamic HR Manager to oversee its HR function. This permanent, term-time role involves leading HR initiatives, ensuring compliance with employment laws, and managing a small team. Ideal candidates should possess strong ER experience and CIPD qualifications.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a strong generalist HR background and ER experience.
• CIPD qualifications are strongly preferred.
• Education sector experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the HR function and manage all staff HR matters.
• Lead a small team in operational HR support.
• Manage employee lifecycle, including ER management and appraisals.

Skills

Employee Relations

Performance Management

Training and Development

Policy Compliance

Education

CIPD qualifications

Job description

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My client is an East London based school, looking to recruit an HR Manager to work in close proximity with the School Business Manager and Headteacher, to oversee the schools HR function.

Overseeing a small team, this role will lead on operational HR support for the school, acting as the primary point of contact for all staff on HR matters across the full employee lifecycle, to include ER management, casework, appraisals and performance management, training and development and policy compliance across the school including any employment law changes.

Applications are sought from HR candidates with a strong generalist background, with strong ER experience. CIPD qualifications are strongly preferred and whilst experience of the education sector would be an advantage, those who can bring innovation and creativity on people practice from other sectors are very welcomed to apply. With a strong results-orientated focus, you will be able to balance day to day activities with the timely delivery of key HR projects. The successful candidate will also possess a high level of diplomacy and tact as well as the ability to lead a small team.

This position is offered as a permanent, term time only role.