Hr Manager – Hull | Permanent Opportunity

Marchant Recruitment; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Training opportunities

Staff wellbeing support

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a Hull school to recruit an experienced HR Manager. You will handle operational HR, employee relations and staff development, working with managers to resolve people matters and ensure records are accurate.

You will provide practical advice, manage sensitive issues, and oversee recruitment, onboarding, appraisals and safeguarding compliance. DBS checks will be part of the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR management or a senior HR advisory role.
• Knowledge of employment law and HR procedures.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Good judgement and discretion when handling confidential matters.
• School experience would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding and employment documentation.
• Advise on absence, performance and employee relations.
• Support disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Maintain staff records and HR policies.
• Coordinate appraisals and training.
• Ensure recruitment and HR processes meet relevant safeguarding and legal requirements.

Skills

HR management

Employment law

Communication

Organisation

Confidentiality

School experience

Job description

Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:00 (37 hours per week)

Benefits: Pension scheme, annual leave, training opportunities and staff wellbeing support

We are recruiting an HR Manager for a school in Hull. This role offers a varied mix of operational HR, employee relations and staff development, working closely with managers to ensure people matters are dealt with effectively.

We’re looking for someone approachable and organised who can offer practical advice, maintain accurate records and manage sensitive issues with confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding and employment documentation.
• Advise on absence, performance and employee relations.
• Support disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Maintain staff records and HR policies.
• Coordinate appraisals and training.
• Ensure recruitment and HR processes meet relevant safeguarding and legal requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in HR management or a senior HR advisory role.
• Knowledge of employment law and HR procedures.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Good judgement and discretion when handling confidential matters.
• School experience would be an advantage.

Why Apply?

This is a practical, people-focused role where you can make a difference to staff support and the smooth running of the school.

If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted within 48 hours. All interviews are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.