Human Resources Manager

Hopwood Hall; England; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based educational institution is looking for an experienced HR Manager to lead the HR department. The role includes driving recruitment, managing employee relations, and overseeing compliance with employment law while fostering a positive workplace culture. Candidates should have a CIPD qualification and at least 3 years of HR management experience. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of generalist HR management experience.
• Experience in coaching managers and driving performance.
• Sound knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment and staffing processes.
• Foster employee relations and resolve conflicts.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and policies.
• Oversee performance management processes.
• Design competitive compensation and benefits programs.

Skills

People management

Compliance knowledge

Conflict resolution

Development of HR policies

Performance management

HR data analysis

Education

CIPD Qualification

Bachelor's degree in HR or Business-related subject

Tools

HR systems

Microsoft Suite

Job description

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Human Resources Manager

Application Deadline: 16 October 2025

Department: Human Resources

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Middleton

Compensation: GBP 51,808 per annum - pay award pending

Description

Join our team as HR Manager and shape the future of our organisation!

Are you a people focused leader with a passion for building a positive workplace culture? We are seeking an experienced and dynamic HR Manager to join our organisation. As a strategic partner to leadership, you will play a key role in driving our people strategy, ensuring compliance, and supporting the professional growth and well-being of our employees.

You will lead all HR activity ensuring recruitment, employee relations, organisational development and policy development are managed effectively. This role helps create a clear understanding of expectations for staff and managers, supporting achievement of the college objectives and fostering a positive working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Staffing: Lead the full recruitment cycle, from job posting and interviewing to onboarding new hires
• Employee Relations: Foster a respectful and inclusive workplace by managing employee relations, resolving conflicts, and advocating for both staff and management
• Policy & Compliance: Develop and update HR policies to reflect current laws and best practices. Ensure the organisation remains compliant with employment law.
• Performance Management: Oversee performance review processes and support employee development through constructive feedback, coaching, and mentoring.
• Compensation & Benefits: Design and administer competitive compensation and benefits programs to attract and retain employees
• Training & Development: Assess learning needs, coordinate training initiatives, and champion ongoing professional development for all staff members
• Wellbeing: Implement and monitor wellbeing activity to create a healthy work environment

Why join us?

• Opportunity to shape company culture and drive positive change
• Opportunity to develop and embed the HR Business Partner model and develop HR brand
• Collaborative and supportive working environment
• Comprehensive benefits and competitive salary package
• Commitment to your professional growth and development

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact as a HR Manager, we would love to hear from you!

For an informal chat about the role, please email Lisa Woodman, Executive Director, People, Culture and Wellbeing -

Duties

Team Management

• To build, develop and effectively manage the HR team to ensure all staff are trained and supported in meeting their role requirements and working in line with college policy, employment law and other regulations
• To ensure that Operational HR activities are carried out effectively and accurately
• To manage the Occupational Health service overseeing the activities of the OH Advisor in improving employee health, wellbeing and attendance
• To work closely with the Payroll and Pensions Officer to ensure that payroll is completed accurately and timely.

HR Strategy and development

• Implement all elements of the HR Strategy meeting the required performance measures, implementing initiatives and fully embedding across the College
• To develop the employer brand, raising the profile of the College as an employer of choice
• As policy owner develop and review HR policies and procedures in line with employment law, best practice and the College's strategic intentions. Communicate policy updates and train staff to maintain consistency and compliance. Champion continuous development
• To lead on the development and delivery of the college training and development plan achieving best value from the training and development budget and analyse its impact and effectiveness in driving forward high performance
• To produce relevant and informative management information and reports for governors, SLT and college managers. Leading on the team's production of the Self-Assessment Report (SAR) and Quality Improvement Plan (QIP)
• Develop effective performance management leading to a high-performance culture, coaching managers on best practice
• Working with the Health and Wellbeing group contribute to the implementation of the health and wellbeing strategy
• To lead on employee engagement activities and develop internal communication
• Contribute to setting College pay scales through negotiation and benchmarking, working in line with College strategies

Management support

• Provide professional HR advice and guidance to Managers and employees, supporting Managers in dealing with complex HR matters
• To advise and consult with the Senior Leadership Team on all people-related issues
• To contribute to the achievement of outstanding leadership and management across the college, coaching managers to develop their people management skills
• To support College management with workforce planning and headcount, ensuring that the budgeted workforce establishment is maintained and any recruitment authorised
• To contribute to the effective management of the people elements of organisational change
• Deliver training to the Wider Management team as required
• Support with Recruitment activity I.e. sitting on panels as required

Employee Relations

• Be an advocate for management and staff, responding to grievances, mediating disputes, and encouraging open communication. Nurture trust and transparency to help cultivate a respectful and inclusive environment
• Promote good employee relations through regular liaison with trade union representatives. Act as Secretary for the JNC meetings including preparation of agenda, attendance at meetings and note taking
• Support the team with complex employee relations cases
• Support with conflict resolution and early conciliation

Technology/HR System/Data

• Develop and implement innovative ways of using technology within HR activity
• Ensure the HR System is fully utilised with accurate data and contribute to system good practice and development
• Analyse HR data, monitoring trends and reporting as required

Other

• Contribute to the College's EDI approach by being a part of the EDI steering group and working with the EDI Manager on implementing initiatives to promote EDI across the college
• Ensure continuous development and improvement of professional knowledge of self and team to ensure the College is at the forefront of HR initiatives and good practice through attendance at events, webinars, training, networking and wider reading etc
• Encourage all the team to proactively share knowledge, learning and insights
• Support wider college events and curriculum teams as required I.e. interview skills training with students
• Any other duties of a similar level of responsibility as required

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Qualifications

• CIPD Qualification and current membership

How Identified: Application

Desirable Criteria

• Degree in a HR or Business-related subject

Experience

Essential Criteria

• Broad experience of generalist human resource management (minimum of 3 years)
• Experience in coaching and supporting Managers and using a wide range of HR techniques to achieve high performance
• Experience in implementing organisational change
• Experience in implementing HR initiatives across an organisation
• Experience in managing a payroll function

How Identified: Application Form / Interview

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience of managing a HR team
• Worked in a unionised environment

Specialist Knowledge

Essential Criteria

• Sound knowledge of employment legislation and the application of HR best practice
• Knowledge and delivery of management development

IT Skills

Essential Criteria

• Intermediate user of Microsoft applications
• Ability to use technology to generate information and improve efficiency

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of using HR systems (implementation of a new system would be of benefit)