HR Manager - Administration

Dean Close Foundation; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Human Resources Manager to lead their HR administration team. This exciting role involves overseeing HR processes, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and managing HR information systems. The successful candidate will drive HR service excellence and coach internal stakeholders on best practices. With a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a significant impact within a diverse group of independent schools, this position is ideal for those passionate about fostering a supportive and compliant HR environment.

Qualifications

• CIPD qualification or ongoing studies required.
• Experience in an educational environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR administrative processes ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Lead and develop the HR team, promoting exceptional HR service.

Skills

HR administration

Legal compliance

HRIS management

Team leadership

CIPD qualification

Education

CIPD qualification or progress towards it

Tools

HR information systems

Job description

The Dean Close Foundation

Gloucestershire

Job Overview

Salary: £34,000 per annum
Location: Cheltenham
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy. We are considering part-time applicants and can offer a starting salary of up to £34,000 per annum FTE.

Dean Close Foundation is seeking to appoint a Human Resources Manager (Administration) in this new role. The successful candidate will lead and manage our HR administration team and systems across the foundation. Responsibilities include overseeing HR processes, ensuring legal and policy compliance, maintaining personnel records, managing HRIS, driving HR service excellence, and leading a team of HR professionals. The role requires CIPD qualification or progress towards it, experience in an educational setting, senior HR experience, and a full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Manage all HR administrative processes, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and policies.
• Maintain accurate personnel records, ensuring confidentiality and data protection.
• Manage HR information systems to support business needs.
• Promote a culture of exceptional HR service.
• Ensure HR practices comply with UK employment law and organizational policies.
• Prepare and analyze HR reports for decision-making and process improvement.
• Lead and develop the HR team.
• Coach internal stakeholders on HR best practices.

Candidate Requirements

CIPD qualification or ongoing studies, experience in an educational environment, senior HR experience, and a full UK driving license.

Early applications are encouraged; the vacancy may close early if a suitable candidate is found. References will be requested for shortlisted candidates.

Additional Information

For more details, see the attached job description or contact our recruitment team at 01242 258 000.

Internal Applicants

Please contact the Recruitment Team for the internal candidate application form before applying.

About the Foundation

Dean Close Foundation is a diverse group of independent schools and nurseries founded in 1886, guided by Christian values and committed to providing opportunities for all children to flourish. The Foundation values safeguarding and promotes the welfare of children, requiring all applicants to undergo appropriate child protection screening.