HR Manager

Randstad Education; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking an HR Manager to lead operational HR functions within a school. This permanent, full-time role offers a salary range of £35,163 - £39,881 and includes responsibilities such as managing the employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance, and supporting staff development. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of employment law, excellent organizational skills, and experience in an educational setting. Benefits include generous leave and access to a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme access

Permanent position in a supportive environment

Qualifications

• Confident HR practitioner with a strong understanding of employment law.
• Experience within an educational setting is preferred.
• Ability to develop people-management skills among school leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational HR function within a local school.
• Manage the entire employee lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and data retention.
• Oversee recruitment and staff training processes.

Skills

Strong understanding of employment law

Highly organised and detail-oriented

Coaching skills

Job description

HR Manager

Location: Bracknell

Salary: £35,163 - £39,881 per annum (NJC Fringe Scale)

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (37 hours per week)

Working Pattern: All Year Round (Mon-Thu 8:30-4:30, Fri 8:30-4:00)

The Opportunity

We are looking for a proactive and experienced HR Manager to lead the operational HR function within a local school. This is a brilliant opportunity for a professional who enjoys a stand‑alone role but values the backing of a larger organisation. You will be the "go‑to" person on‑site, supported by an HR Administrator and reporting into a Regional HR Partner within a Multi‑Academy Trust.

The Role

As the HR Manager, you will manage the entire employee lifecycle. Your expertise will ensure the school remains compliant, efficient, and a supportive environment for all staff.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Compliance & Safeguarding: Leading on all safer recruitment vetting and maintaining a gold‑standard Single Central Record (SCR) for Ofsted inspections.
• Operational Excellence: Managing the end‑to‑end recruitment process, conducting staff inductions, and overseeing the School Workforce Census.
• Employee Relations: Acting as a trusted advisor to line managers on policy, absence management, and performance, while maintaining positive relationships with Trade Unions.
• Payroll & Pensions: Overseeing the monthly payroll returns and administering the Local Government (LGPS) and Teachers' Pension schemes.
• Development: Coordinating staff training and the annual appraisal cycle to support professional growth across the school.

Who We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will be a confident HR practitioner with a strong understanding of employment law and, ideally, experience within an educational setting. You should be highly organised, detail‑oriented (especially regarding GDPR and data retention), and possess the coaching skills necessary to develop the people‑management capabilities of school leaders.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: £35,163 - £39,881 depending on experience.
• Generous Leave: 26 days annual leave plus 2 extra‑statutory days (plus bank holidays).
• Pension: Access to the highly‑regarded Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Stability: A permanent, all‑year‑round position in a supportive Trust environment.

How to Apply

If you are a dedicated HR professional looking for your next challenge in the education sector, we want to hear from you.

Contact Hannah Joyner for more information or to apply:

• Email: [e-mail]
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