HR Manager

The Bishop Of Winchester Academy; Hurn; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A church-based educational institution in Hurn is looking for an HR Manager to enhance its HR practices and staff development. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with HR policies and foster strong relationships with leadership. Responsibilities include managing recruitment processes and handling employee relations while promoting a supportive and inclusive work environment. Preferred candidates should have a CIPD Level 5 qualification and a strong knowledge of employment law. This role offers generous benefits, including a 23% employer pension contribution, career development opportunities, and recently upgraded facilities.

Benefits

Generous employer pension contribution at 23%

Career development with a bespoke CPD programme

Excellent newly refurbished facilities

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Close proximity to beaches

Qualifications

• Proven track record in the HR profession.
• Experience in managing HR policies and procedures.
• Ability to handle complex employee relations cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive HR services for the academy.
• Manage HR policies to ensure compliance.
• Advise leadership on HR matters.

Skills

HR management

Communication

Knowledge of employment law

Relationship building

Process-driven approach

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Job description

Job Overview

The Bishop of Winchester Academy is a thriving Church of England school, recently recognised by Ofsted as prioritising 'wider opportunities alongside achievement so that pupils "live life to the full."' (Ofsted 2023). Operating from recently refurbished facilities, our shared mission to improve the life chances of all of our students is at the very centre of our work.

Are you looking to further your HR career in a thriving, friendly and supportive environment where staff welfare is a priority? Are you passionate about making a difference and contributing to the lives of young people in an academy that has high expectations of everyone? If so, The Bishop of Winchester Academy wants you! We are seeking an HR Manager or experienced HR Advisor, dedicated to their profession and with a genuine desire to contribute to the advancement of our academy and its staff. We can offer you the opportunity to be part of an inclusive team, where your knowledge will be appreciated and your skills welcomed to help us achieve our goals. As an HR professional you will obviously have a natural ability to connect with others and be process driven to ensure high standards are achieved and maintained. You will ideally have knowledge of the education environment however we will consider applications from anyone who has an interest in our academy and its important role in the community. With your understanding of employment law, you will take the lead on this along with safeguarding and you will be able to effectively communicate proposals to all stakeholders. Preferably qualified to CIPD Level 5, we will also consider applications from candidates with a proven track record in the HR profession. We would be delighted to take you on a tour of the school and give you the opportunity to meet us and answer any questions you may have.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive HR service, including strategic and operational requirements, providing value adding solutions
• Manage the implementation of HR policies and procedures ensuring an effective and comprehensive HR function which models best practice and is compliant with legislation
• Develop excellent working relationships with academy leaders and provide advice and guidance to the Leadership Team and stakeholders within the academy on HR and line management matters
• Responsible for all HR services including change management, employee relations, recruitment, reward, retention and employee development
• Play a lead role in the planning and delivery of an effective recruitment process, including adverts, documentation, selection of candidates, offers and terms of employment
• Advise and coach managers on ER casework including disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence, probation and appeals
• Manage short and long term staff absence including return to work interviews and Occupational Health referrals
• Ensure performance management and appraisal processes are followed
• Lead and manage staff investigations relating to conduct, capability, grievances, bullying, harassment, discrimination, and whistleblowing, ensuring compliance with employment law and education‑specific statutory guidance.

Benefits

• Generous employer pension contribution at 23% basic salary
• Career development with a bespoke CPD programme
• Excellent newly refurbished facilities with free onsite parking and good local public transport links
• Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work scheme
• Close proximity to beaches and the Jurassic Coast to assist your work life balance