HRIS Manager

THE CASTLE SCHOOL; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Multi Academy Trust is seeking an experienced HRIS Manager to lead the implementation of an HR Information System (HRIS) and manage ongoing optimisations. You will collaborate with HR and stakeholders to ensure the system meets organisational needs while driving data governance and compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills and experience in HRIS systems. This role offers opportunities for professional development and engagement with multiple schools, contributing to impactful HR practices across the Trust.

Benefits

Commitment to CPD

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Discount with Microsoft & Dell

Discounted gym membership

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.
• Experience supporting organisational change, mergers, or integrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of HR Information System (HRIS) and manage ongoing optimisations.
• Work closely with HR and internal stakeholders to ensure the HRIS meets organisational needs.
• Oversee system improvements, reporting, and data governance for efficiency and compliance.

Skills

HRIS management

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Excellent communication skills

Excel proficiency

Compliance support

Adaptability

Job description

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.

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!, 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.

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
• Open and honest culture
• 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