Hr Manager – York | Permanent Opportunity

Marchant Recruitment; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Professional development and wellbeing

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an experienced HR Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day HR function within a school in York. You will provide practical HR advice and support staff throughout their employment, working closely with the senior leadership team.

This role offers a permanent contract, a 37-hour week Monday to Friday, with a salary range of £36,000–£42,000 per annum. Benefits include a pension, generous leave, and opportunities for professional development and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience as HR Manager or senior HR adviser.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to advise managers and handle sensitive matters professionally.
• Experience in education is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment, onboarding and staff induction.
• Advise managers on employee relations, absence management and performance matters.
• Oversee HR records, policies and employment documentation.
• Support safer recruitment and safeguarding compliance.
• Coordinate appraisals, training and staff development.
• Maintain accurate records and support workforce planning.

Skills

HR management

Employment law

Organisational skills

Advising managers

Sensitivity handling

Job description

• Location: York

• Start: ASAP

• Contract: Permanent

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

• Salary: £36,000-£42,000 per annum (indicative)

• Benefits: Pension scheme, generous annual leave, professional development and employee wellbeing support

We're looking for an experienced HR Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day HR function within a school in York. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a varied, people-focused role and wants to make a genuine difference within an education setting.

You'll work closely with the senior leadership team, providing practical HR advice and helping ensure staff are supported throughout their employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment, onboarding and staff induction.

• Advise managers on employee relations, absence management and performance matters.

• Oversee HR records, policies and employment documentation.

• Support safer recruitment and ensure compliance with relevant safeguarding requirements.

• Coordinate appraisals, training and staff development.

• Maintain accurate records and support workforce planning.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in an HR Manager or senior HR advisory role.

• Good knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

• The confidence to advise managers and handle sensitive matters professionally.

• Experience in education would be beneficial.

Why Apply?

You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of a varied HR function, work closely with senior leaders and help create a positive working environment for staff.

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