HRIS Manager

Castle School Education Trust; Alveston; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in England seeks an HRIS Manager to implement and manage the HR Information System, enhancing HR processes across multiple schools. The ideal candidate will have extensive HRIS experience, a strong analytical mindset, and the ability to engage stakeholders effectively. This hybrid role involves ensuring compliance, reporting, and optimising HR data management practices. The position offers a competitive salary and commitment to staff development within a supportive culture.

Benefits

Commitment to CPD

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Discount with Microsoft & Dell

Discounted gym membership

Life Assurance - 3 x Death in Service

Cycle to work scheme

Dedicated counselling service

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing or implementing HRIS / HR systems, including data migration and configuration.
• Ability to design and optimise HR workflows, supporting compliance and workforce planning.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills, ideally within education or multi-site settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the HR Information System and manage its ongoing optimisation.
• Align HRIS processes across multiple schools to support organisational goals.
• Ensure HR data management is compliant and user-friendly.

Skills

Managing HRIS

Data migration

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Reporting tools

GDPR knowledge

Organizational change support

Education

HR-related degree or certification

Tools

HR information systems

Excel

Job description

HRIS Manager – Permanent – Starting salary £39,863 per annum – 37 hours per week – Hybrid role across Marlwood School and Worle Community School.

Are you passionate about people, data, and digital transformation? Do you thrive on building something from the ground up and shaping systems that will make a real difference? If so, we have the perfect role for you!

About the role

We are seeking an HRIS Manager to lead the implementation of our first HR Information System (HRIS) and take ownership of its ongoing management and optimisation. This is a unique opportunity to modernise how we manage HR data, processes, and systems across a growing Multi Academy Trust – and beyond.

You will work closely with our HR along with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure our HR Information Systems meets the needs of our growing organisation. Beyond implementation, you will be the go-to expert for system improvements, reporting, and data governance, ensuring our processes are efficient, compliant, and user-friendly.

Excitingly, you will also work across both trusts (which will use the same HRIS) to align systems, processes, and data, supporting future integration and merger initiatives. This is a chance to influence HR practices at scale, supporting multiple academies and helping shape the future of our organisation.

About you

We’re looking for an experienced HR professional with a passion for improving HR processes and driving digital transformation. With strong analytical skills and attention to detail, you ensure data quality while also delivering clear insights through reports and dashboards.

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience managing or implementing HRIS / HR systems, including data migration and configuration.
• Ability to design and optimise HR workflows, supporting compliance and workforce planning.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills, ideally within education or multi-site settings.
• Experience supporting organisational change, mergers, or integrations.
• Excellent communication skills, translating technical detail for non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency in HR systems, Excel, and reporting tools, with knowledge of GDPR and safeguarding.
• Collaborative, resilient, and adaptable, able to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable

• Experience with statutory HR reporting (e.g., Workforce Census, Gender Pay Gap).
• Familiarity with payroll systems and integrated HR / payroll platforms.

About us

Castle School Education Trust (CSET) is a vibrant family of schools united by one powerful ambition : to deliver a great education for every child.

Spanning four secondary and five primary schools across South Gloucestershire, we’re proud of our strong track record in school improvement, rising pupil numbers, and consistently improving outcomes. Each of our schools has a distinct identity shaped by the community it serves—and we celebrate that uniqueness while sharing expertise, resources, and support across the Trust.

You will be joining us at an exciting time, as we work collaboratively with eleven schools from TPLT in North Somerset, with an aim to join to form Pathway Trust in the future.

We can offer you

• Commitment to CPD and development of all staff including collaborative support and instructional coaching to allow employees to thrive
• Commitment to inclusivity and fostering of diversity
• Values and vision that are lived not laminated
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• Discount with Microsoft & Dell
• Discounted gym membership
• Life Assurance - 3 x Death in Service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Dedicated counselling service

Open and honest culture

We foster an open and honest culture where staff enjoy a supportive environment with LGP, Microsoft discounts, gym membership, life assurance, cycle to work, and counselling support.

Safeguarding Statement

CSET is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of this commitment any offer of employment will be subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, which will include an enhanced DBS check for the children’s workforce and a Children’s Barred List check.

CSET is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and communities, as we recognise the importance and benefit this has for our pupils.

In order to apply for this role please complete an application form by Tuesday 6th January 2026 at 9am. Interviews are due to take place on Tuesday 13th January 2026. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the process.

Please know that depending on the number of applications received we may decide to close the advert early. If you do not hear from us by a week after the closing date then please assume that you have not been shortlisted for an interview.