HRIS Manager

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

Job summary

A Multi Academy Trust in the UK seeks an HRIS Manager to lead the implementation of its first HR Information System and drive ongoing optimisation. This role involves managing HR processes and data across multiple academies, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Candidates should have experience with HRIS systems, strong project management skills, and a passion for digital transformation. Join a vibrant education community dedicated to improving outcomes for every child and enjoy benefits like CPD opportunities and a Local Government Pension Scheme.

Benefits

Commitment to CPD

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discount with Microsoft & Dell

Discounted gym membership

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Dedicated counselling service

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing or implementing HRIS/HR systems.
• Ability to design and optimise HR workflows.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience supporting organisational change or integrations.
• Excellent communication skills for technical detail.
• Proficiency in HR systems and knowledge of GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the HR Information System.
• Manage and optimise HR data and processes.
• Work with HR and stakeholders to ensure system meets needs.
• Be the go-to expert for system improvements and reporting.
• Align systems across multiple trusts for efficiency.

Skills

HRIS management

Analytical skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

HR systems proficiency

Adaptability

Tools

Excel

Reporting tools

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:

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

• 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.

Benefits

• 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 membershipi
• Life Assurance - 3 x Death in Service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Dedicated counselling service