HR Manager

Allen Associates; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent day school in Oxford is seeking an HR Manager to manage all HR functions. You will collaborate with staff, manage recruitment, and handle employee relations. The ideal candidate will have HR experience at a managerial level, a CIPD qualification, and a solid knowledge of UK employment law. This is a full-time position with excellent benefits including pension scheme, free lunch, and access to gym facilities.

Benefits

Free lunch

Gym access

Employee sports clubs

Qualifications

• Previous HR experience at HR Manager or senior HR Advisor level.
• Must have solid knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Meticulous attention to detail and experience managing employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support and services across all departments.
• Manage the employee lifecycle including recruitment.
• Act as a trusted advisor on employee relations issues.

Skills

HR experience

CIPD Qualified

Knowledge of UK employment law

Excellent interpersonal skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

CIPD Certification or equivalent experience

Tools

HR systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

HR Manager
Reporting to the Director of HR and working alongside a Recruitment Officer, you will support teaching and non-teaching staff across the full HR cycle and employee's tenure with the school in a transactional capacity.

The CLOSING DATE is 29th September.

Responsibilities

• Collaboration with staff across all departments to provide HR support and services
• End to end recruitment including preparation of job adverts and maintenance of job descriptions, right to work verification and liaison with third party contractors
• Management of the employee lifecycle from pre-employment checks and onboarding to performance and absence management
• Guidance on policies and procedures ensuring compliance and best practice
• Acting as a trusted advisor on employee relations issues
• Supporting the HR Director as required

Rewards / Benefits

• This is an all-year-round full-time contract with 38.75 working hours per week on-site 08:15-17:00, Mon to Fri with one hour (unpaid) lunch.
• During published school holidays you will work 09:00-16:00 with no reduction in pay and will have some flexibility for hybrid working during the holiday period.
• Non-teaching staff are automatically enrolled/ can choose to enroll in the school's contributory Group Pension Scheme.
• There is a wide range of benefits available to staff, including a free lunch. The school has a fully equipped gym and tennis courts are available, and there is a comprehensive programme of staff sports clubs.
• Staff also have the opportunity to join choirs and music groups, and to get involved in drama productions. Staff are encouraged to make use of the Senior Common Room within and after the school day, as an area for relaxation and shared discussion outside departments. Tea and coffee are served in the SCR at morning break, and cakes and fruit are available at the end of the school day. Staff socials and guest night dinners are regular features of each term.

The Company

You will join a long established, leading independent day school.

Experience & Qualifications

• To be successful in this role, it is essential that you have previous HR experience at either HR Manager level already or at a senior HR Advisor level and are ready to take the next step up in your career.
• It is essential that you are CIPD Qualified or have solid equivalent experience. You must possess good knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice and knowledge of working with the school environment; safer recruitment would be an advantage.
• You must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. You will be proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel. Experience working with HR systems is also required.
• You must have meticulous attention to detail and the gravitas to educate staff and manage expectations around best practice and compliance. You will enjoy working in a fun and noisy, busy and fast-paced school environment and you will have previous experience of managing employee relations cases and the full employee lifecycle from onboarding to exit including assisting with benefits etc.

How to apply

Please send an up to date CV and cover letter to INDBOOST.

Notes

Allen Associates is a leading recruitment company in Oxfordshire recruiting for Marketing, Finance, Human Resources and PA/Administrative roles. Allen Associates operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for temporary recruitment. For more information on current vacancies please visit (url removed) and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. For our latest vacancies follow our Jobs on Twitter.