Hr Manager – Reading | Permanent Opportunity

Marchant Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Annual leave

Ongoing training

Employee wellbeing support

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is helping a school in Reading recruit an experienced HR Manager to provide practical HR support across all areas. You will work alongside senior leaders to manage staffing, guide managers on employee relations, and ensure clear, consistent guidance for staff throughout their time at the school.

You’ll coordinate recruitment, onboarding, staff changes and safer recruitment checks, while maintaining HR records and reviewing policies.

Qualifications

• Experience at management or senior advisory level in HR.
• Solid understanding of UK employment law.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment, onboarding and staff changes.
• Advise managers on employee relations, absence and performance.
• Support disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Maintain accurate HR records and reporting.
• Review policies and ensure procedures remain up to date.
• Coordinate training, appraisals and safer recruitment checks.

Skills

HR management

Employment law knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:30–16:30 (37 hours per week)

Benefits: Pension, annual leave allowance, ongoing training and employee wellbeing support

A school in Reading is looking to appoint an HR Manager who can provide reliable, practical support across all areas of HR.

Working alongside senior leaders, you’ll help manage staffing matters, maintain effective procedures and ensure employees receive clear guidance throughout their time at the school.

Key Responsibilities

Manage recruitment, onboarding and staff changes.

Advise managers on employee relations, absence and performance.

Support disciplinary and grievance processes.

Maintain accurate HR records and reporting.

Review policies and ensure procedures remain up to date.

Coordinate training, appraisals and safer recruitment checks.

What We’re Looking For

Solid HR experience at management or senior advisory level.

Good understanding of UK employment law.

Strong interpersonal and organisational skills.

A calm, professional approach to sensitive situations.

Previous education-sector experience would be an advantage.

Why Apply?

You’ll have the opportunity to use your HR knowledge across a broad role, build effective relationships with school leaders and help support staff at every stage of employment.

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