HR Manager - Education: People, Policy & Development

Marchant Recruitment; Waterford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Annual leave allowance

HR training and development

Employee wellbeing support

Job summary

A school in Watford, Hertfordshire is seeking an organised and approachable HR Manager to oversee people processes and provide day-to-day advice to managers and staff.

This hands-on role covers recruitment, employee relations, HR compliance and staff development. You’ll manage competing priorities with a professional, supportive approach and contribute to safeguarding and policy reviews.

Qualifications

• Previous HR management or senior HR advisory experience.
• A good working knowledge of employment legislation.
• Strong communication and decision‑making skills.
• A discreet, practical approach to confidential issues.
• Education experience is desirable, but candidates from other sectors will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding and pre-employment checks.
• Advise managers on absence, conduct, performance and grievance matters.
• Maintain accurate personnel files and HR systems.
• Review HR policies and support consistent procedures.
• Monitor training, appraisals and staff development.
• Support compliance with employment law and school safeguarding requirements.

Skills

HR management experience

Employment legislation knowledge

Strong communication

Decision-making skills

Discretion with confidential issues

Job description

A school in Watford, Hertfordshire is seeking an organised and approachable HR Manager to oversee people processes and provide day-to-day advice to managers and staff.

This hands-on role covers recruitment, employee relations, HR compliance and staff development. You’ll manage competing priorities with a professional, supportive approach and contribute to safeguarding and policy reviews.