HR Manager – Sixth Form College – Leeds – January 2026 Start

Marchant Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Leeds is seeking an HR professional to lead recruitment and compliance efforts. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum CIPD Level 5 qualification and have substantial experience in HR generalist roles. Responsibilities include managing employee relations, coordinating HR systems, and supporting senior leaders with strategy. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive pay scale

CPD onsite amenities

Wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Minimum CIPD Level 5 qualification required.
• Strong generalist HR experience is essential.
• Confidence in handling employee relations cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment and HR compliance efforts.
• Manage complex employee relations and casework.
• Support leadership with workforce planning.

Skills

Advertising Management

Arabic Speaking

HR Executive Recruitment

Logistics & Administration

Drafting

Investment Management

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

About the College

The college supports around 1800 students and 230 staff with a strong culture of professionalism academic success and wellbeing. The HR team is central to recruitment CPD coordination and safeguarding. Staff benefit from clear systems strong leadership and professional growth opportunities.

The Role What You’ll Do

• Lead recruitment HR compliance and safer recruitment for staff and contractors.
• Manage complex employee relations and casework.
• Coordinate HR systems payroll processing and staff absence management.
• Support senior leaders with workforce planning and HR strategy.
• Review and update policies in line with employment legislation.
• Build positive professional relationships across the college.

Person Specification

• CIPD Level 5 (minimum).
• Strong generalist HR experience.
• Confidence handling ER cases and investigations.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive FE leadership pay scale
• CPD onsite amenities wellbeing programmes
• Enhanced DBS references and vetting checks required.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a short covering note.

Key Skills

• Advertising Management
• Arabic Speaking
• Hr Executive Recruitment
• Logistics & Administration
• Drafting
• Investment Management