HR Manager

Parliament Hill School; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Parliament Hill School seeks an outstanding HR practitioner to lead the Human Resources function. The role includes guiding leadership on employment practices, managing recruitment, and fostering a positive work environment. The ideal candidate will have significant HR experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle sensitive situations confidentially.

Benefits

Continuous professional development programs

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare

Qualifications

• Proven HR experience required.
• Ability to handle sensitive personnel situations confidentially.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the Human Resources function.
• Manage recruitment and oversee absence management.
• Foster positive employee relations and improve processes across the employee life cycle.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Demonstrable years of HR experience

Job description

We are looking for an outstanding HR practitioner capable of leading all aspects of the Human Resources function. In this pivotal role you will guide our leadership team on employment best practices, ensure smooth payroll operations and champion a positive and supportive work environment. Applying policies and navigating regulations you will at the same time foster positive employee relations, manage recruitment and oversee absence management. You will be involved with improving processes across the employee life cycle.

With a demonstrable number of years HR experience, the successful applicant will have excellent communication skills, an eye for detail and be adept at multi-tasking and meeting deadlines. The ability to handle sensitive personnel situations and to work confidentially is essential.

Parliament Hill School is a highly acclaimed girls’ school with excellent academic outcomes. Located on the edge of Hampstead Heath, we provide a vibrant environment for rich and stimulating learning experiences. Proud of our distinctive character as a diverse and fully comprehensive school, we value individuality and celebrate the relationships that make us a uniquely positive and supportive school community. We have an unswerving commitment to our inclusive culture and a well-established reputation for providing an education of the highest academic quality for girls. Students and staff benefit from our mixed sixth form through the highly successful LaSWAP consortium which is the largest school 6th form provider in Camden, with an unrivalled curriculum and opportunities for deep collaboration.

The school is committed to providing excellent continuous professional development programs for all staff. Parliament Hill in collaboration with Torriano Primary School has formed the North London Alliance Research School as part of the EEF’s Research Schools Network. Our innovative cross phase partnership brings together primary and secondary teachers and leaders to implement evidence based EEF approaches to raise the attainment of all pupils, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

The school is ideally situated with excellent transport links into other parts of London and beyond. Gospel Oak over ground station is a five minutes’ walk while Tufnell Park tube station is 10 minutes away. The school is also very close to the magnificent open space of Hampstead Heath which is renowned for its many recreational and sports opportunities as well as outdoor swimming facilities.

An application form and further information are available on the school website via the apply button.

Closing date: 5th June 2025

Interview date: 11th June 2025

Parliament Hill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).