HR Manager

St Benedict Catholic Academy Trust; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St Benedict Catholic Academy Trust is seeking an experienced HR Manager to join the Central Services Team, working with the existing HR Manager to deliver high-quality HR support across the Trust. You will advise school leaders, manage complex employee relations and ensure policies align with legislation and our Catholic ethos.

The role requires substantial HR generalist experience, CIPD Level 5 or equivalent, and strong communication skills to build collaborative relationships across primary,

Qualifications

• Have substantial HR generalist experience with strong employment law, HR policies and best practice.
• Hold a CIPD Level 5 qualification or demonstrate equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience managing complex employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management and organisational change.
• Confident in providing professional HR advice to senior leaders and managers across a diverse organisation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build collaborative relationships at all levels.
• Experience developing and implementing effective HR policies, procedures and systems for organisational improvement.
• Be proactive, highly organised and solutions-focused with discretion in sensitive matters.
• Committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, staff wellbeing and positive workplace culture.
• Support and uphold the Catholic ethos, mission and values of St Benedict Catholic Academy Trust.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice to school leaders and managers across the Trust.
• Support employee relations matters, including disciplinaries, grievances and absence management.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures and systems.
• Ensure HR practices align with employment legislation, best practice and Trust values.
• Promote staff wellbeing and foster a positive, inclusive, high-performing culture across the Trust.

Skills

Employee relations

Disciplinary handling

Grievances handling

Employment law

Stakeholder management

Policy development

Communication

Education

CIPD Level 5

Equivalent experience

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, proactive and dynamic HR Manager to join St Benedict Catholic Academy Trust's Central Services Team, working alongside our existing HR Manager to provide high-quality HR support across the Trust. The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting people, fostering a positive working culture and ensuring that our staff are equipped to deliver the very best outcomes for the children and young people in our care.

St Benedict Catholic Academy Trust is a growing family of Catholic schools within the Archdiocese of Southwark, currently serving over 6,000 pupils across primary, secondary and all-through academies in Lewisham, Greenwich, Southwark and Croydon. United by our shared Catholic mission and values, we are committed to providing exceptional education, promoting inclusion and creating an environment where both staff and pupils can flourish.

As our Trust continues to grow, we recognise the importance of maintaining strong and consistent HR practices across our schools. Our Central Services Team works closely with school leaders to provide professional support, promote staff wellbeing and ensure that our people remain at the heart of everything we do.

Working collaboratively with our existing HR Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering and developing the Trust's HR services. They will provide expert advice to school leaders, support employee relations matters and ensure HR policies and practices align with employment legislation, best practice and our Trust values.

We are looking for a professional, approachable and collaborative individual who demonstrates integrity, discretion and sound judgement. They will have the confidence to manage complex HR matters, build positive working relationships and contribute to a positive, inclusive and high-performing workforce across the Trust.

The St Benedict Catholic Academy Trust Directors are seeking candidates who will:

• Have substantial HR generalist experience, with a strong understanding of employment law, HR policies and best practice.
• Hold a CIPD Level 5 qualification or demonstrate equivalent professional experience.
• Have proven experience of managing complex employee relations matters, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management and organisational change.
• Be confident in providing professional HR advice and guidance to senior leaders and managers across a diverse organisation.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships at all levels.
• Have experience of developing and implementing effective HR policies, procedures and systems to support organisational improvement.
• Be proactive, highly organised and solutions-focused, with the ability to manage competing priorities and sensitive matters with professionalism and discretion.
• Be committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, supporting staff wellbeing and fostering a positive workplace culture.
• Support and uphold the Catholic ethos, mission and values of St Benedict Catholic Academy Trust.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Criminal Records Bureau. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.