Hr Manager – Liverpool | Permanent Role

Marchant Recruitment; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

annual leave

training and development

employee wellbeing support

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a confident HR Manager to join a school in Liverpool and oversee a broad range of HR responsibilities. You will work with school leaders to manage staffing matters, support recruitment and ensure HR processes are applied consistently.

This hands-on role suits someone who enjoys practical solutions and guiding managers through employee issues, while ensuring safeguarding and employment law compliance.

Qualifications

• HR management or senior HR advisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Confidence handling sensitive information.
• Experience in education sector is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment, onboarding and pre-employment checks.
• Advise on attendance, performance and employee relations.
• Support disciplinary and grievance procedures.
• Maintain accurate staff records and HR policies.
• Coordinate appraisals, training and workforce planning.
• Ensure HR processes meet employment law and safeguarding requirements.

Skills

HR management

Employment law

Organization

Communication

Confidentiality

Job description

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

Benefits: Pension scheme, annual leave, training and development, employee wellbeing support

We’re looking for a confident HR Manager to join a school in Liverpool and oversee a broad range of HR responsibilities.

You’ll work with school leaders to manage staffing matters, support recruitment and ensure HR processes are applied consistently. This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys finding practical solutions and helping managers navigate employee issues.

Key Responsibilities

Manage recruitment, onboarding and pre-employment checks.

Advise on attendance, performance and employee relations.

Support disciplinary and grievance procedures.

Maintain accurate staff records and HR policies.

Coordinate appraisals, training and workforce planning.

Ensure HR processes meet employment law and safeguarding requirements.

What We’re Looking For

Previous HR management or senior HR advisory experience.

Strong knowledge of UK employment law.

Excellent organisation and communication skills.

Confidence handling sensitive issues and confidential information.

Education-sector experience would be useful.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to take a central role in supporting staff and helping school leaders manage people matters effectively.

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

HR Manager – Liverpool | Permanent Role Liverpool, England, United Kingdom