HR Manager

Buckinghamshire Council; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive education provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced HR professional to join their team. You'll support the School's strategic goals through effective HR initiatives, manage crucial employee relations matters, and oversee all pre-employment checks. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in HR, including managing complex casework and supporting staff wellbeing. This role offers a supportive environment and excellent opportunities to positively impact the educational community.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free membership of the School's Fitness Suite

Free use of the swimming pool

On-site hot and cold food

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a generalist HR role.
• Experience of supporting all stages of the employee lifecycle.
• Evidence of recent employment law training.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Senior Leadership Team for HR initiatives.
• Manage HR Assistant Employee Relations & Advisory.
• Oversee pre-employment checks and HR returns.
• Provide HR advice to staff at all levels.

Skills

Managing complex casework

Employee relations

Supporting employee lifecycle

Staff wellbeing

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience

CIPD Level 7 or equivalent experience

Job description

Leadership & Management

• Partner with the Senior Leadership Team to support the School's strategic goals via effective HR initiatives
• Act as a champion for the School's culture, ensuring staff wellbeing and engagement are at the heart of all HR activity
• Line Management of the HR Assistant Employee Relations & Advisory
• Provide advice and guidance managers on complex employee relations matters
• Provide professional and supportive HR advice and guidance to staff at all levels

Compliance & Safeguarding

• Act as the custodian of the Single Central Record (SCR)
• Act as the lead for all statutory HR returns, including the School Workforce Census
• Oversee all pre-employment checks

L&D and Talent Management

• Support the Assistant Head in charge of Staff CPD in the arrangement of whole school INSET days
• Oversee the Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS) account
• Deliver and/or facilitate engaging training sessions as required
• Promote a continuous learning culture and employee engagement

HR Administration

• Manage the associated administrative delivery related to the employee lifecycle
• Manage the administration and accurate record keeping of all employee data
• Manage the annual staff survey and other ad hoc in year surveys, and report on their findings
• Reporting on the performance and progress of the HR department to senior stakeholders and Governors
• Manage the DBS renewal process
• Continue to work on the development and integration of modules within our new HRIS system (EveryHR)
• Support the Estates & Facilities Manager with the administrative requirements related to Staff Accommodation
• Manage the periodic review of salaries for both Teaching and Support Staff as required
• Ensure HR policies and procedures and the Staff Handbook are up to date and compliant with current legislation
• Undertake any other duties as reasonably required by the Headmaster

Qualifications (essential)

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of recent employment law training.

Qualifications (desirable)

• CIPD Level 7 or equivalent experience.
• Safer Recruitment trained.

Experience (essential)

• Demonstrable experience in a generalist HR role.
• Managing complex casework and employee relations issues.
• Experience of supporting all stages of the employee lifecycle.

Experience (desirable)

• Experience of HR within the education sector - Secondary and/or FE (highly desirable).
• Previous experience of leading a small team.
• Knowledge of Academy Trusts.

Knowledge (essential)

• Robust understanding of UK Employment Law and safeguarding requirements.
• A strong understanding of GDPR & Data Protection legislation.
• Knowledge of compensation strategies, performance management, employee relations, talent management.

Knowledge (desirable)

• Knowledge of KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education).
• SCR (Single Central Record) compliance.
• Burgundy Book (Teachers' T&Cs).

Due to our current HR Manager relocating, we are seeking an experienced, people-centered HR professional to join our HR and Payroll team, to play a key role in supporting our staff in their professional journeys and delivering an exceptional education experience to our learners. RGS has a strong reputation for academic excellence and a deeply supportive staff culture. We believe that to provide the best education for our students, we must first support and empower our staff to flourish, and provide them with autonomy to excel in their roles.

You will lead a small team and support the school in all aspects of the employee lifecycle as well as strategic HR initiatives. From supporting our rigorous safeguarding recruitment processes and overseeing employee onboarding, to providing expert advice on employee relations and wellbeing, you will be at the heart of our people operations, and instrumental to our continued success. If you are looking for a role where you can truly make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you.

RGS is an exceptional place. We have a vision to be seen as world class in offering those most naturally able the best that a state funded school can offer. You will very much enjoy working with the students here who are courteous, committed, caring and entertaining. Support staff at RGS provide a vital role in ensuring that the School not only runs smoothly but continues to develop. Whether joining one of the administration teams, being a technician, a support assistant, gap student, and working on the finances or around the extensive school estate, RGS welcomes colleagues from all backgrounds to bring an added dimension to our staff body. A range of roles exists from part time, term time only to full time and support staff have excellent opportunities to contribute towards school life. Although we do not ask our support staff to undertake teaching roles, we warmly encourage participation in school trips and co-curricular activities.

Support staff are paid on the RGS scales, which are closely related to the locally negotiated Buckinghamshire Council pay range. For the benefit of support staff, the School participates in the Local Government Pension Scheme. We are a mutually supportive team and endeavour to ensure that all staff have a healthy work / life balance.

Benefits

• Excellent pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free membership of the School's Fitness Suite
• Free use of the swimming pool
• Tax efficient purchases of gadgets through the tech scheme
• Staff common room with free tea & coffee
• On site hot and cold food
• Social functions/concerts/plays etc
• Car parking onsiteAccommodation (limited)
• Long service awards
• Wellbeing Staff padel
• Staff golf
• Staff football
• Staff yoga
• Staff badminton
• Staff tennis
• Staff touch rugby
• Christmas party
• Secret Santa
• Secret buddy
• Wellbeing group meetings
• Common Room cake day
• Wellbeing week
• End of term get-togethers
• Staff birthday cake breaks
• Website: www.rgshw.com