Human Resources Manager

Scottish Council of Independent Schools; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned educational institution in Glasgow is seeking a Human Resources Manager to lead its HR function. The successful candidate will act as a strategic adviser, ensuring compliance with employment law while promoting a positive work culture. This role requires MCIPD qualification and strong interpersonal skills. You will lead a small team and contribute to enhancing staff wellbeing and development initiatives. This position is vital for supporting the College's strategic objectives.

Benefits

Access to multi-gym suite

Commitment to staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Strong, up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law, HR policies, and best practices.
• Ability to influence and lead at all levels across the organization.
• Experience in a similar HR leadership role within an educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the Human Resources function.
• Act as a trusted adviser on people-related matters.
• Oversee the entire employee lifecycle.
• Manage a small team of HR support and administrative staff.
• Contribute to cross-College initiatives aimed at enhancing staff wellbeing.

Skills

Chartered membership of the CIPD (MCIPD)

Understanding of UK employment law

Excellent communication skills

Experience in HR leadership

Education

MCIPD qualification

Job description

Human Resources Manager

Salary competitive

Based in the heart of Glasgow’s City Centre with easy access to transport links, the College offers an inclusive culture based on integrity, respect and personal excellence in making a difference in the lives of its pupils, parents and staff alike.

As part of the St Aloysius’ family you will be working for an open and flexible employer.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people and all staff share this commitment.
We provide staff access to our multi gym suite and have a genuine commitment to staff wellbeing.

The Opportunity

The College is seeking a highly experienced HR Manager to lead, manage and continuously develop its Human Resources function. This is a key post at the heart of the College’s operations, ensuring professional, responsive and legally compliant HR practices that support the College’s strategic objectives and promote a positive work culture.

As HR Manager, you will act as a trusted adviser to the Principal and Director of Finance and Operations, as well as the College Leadership Team on all people related matters. This is a rare opportunity to shape and influence across both strategic and operational levels.

In this pivotal role, you will provide expert advice and leadership across all areas of HR, including employee relations, workforce planning, recruitment and policy development. You will oversee the entire employee lifecycle, ensuring a professional and positive candidate experience through the effective use of digital platforms and strict adherence to safeguarding requirements.

You will lead on complex employee relations casework, ensuring legal compliance, consistency, and discretion at all times. In addition, you will manage a small team of HR support and administrative staff to ensure that a high standard of service delivery is provided to meet the operational requirements of the College. Beyond the core HR functions, you will contribute to cross College initiatives aimed at enhancing staff wellbeing, engagement and development. You will also play a key role in supporting strategic decision making around organisational change, resourcing and staff development.

About You

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced HR professional who holds Chartered membership of the CIPD (MCIPD). You will have strong, up to date knowledge of UK employment law, HR policies, and best practice, combined with excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

You will be confident in your ability to influence and lead at all levels across the organisation, building strong and effective relationships with Trade Unions. A collaborative and proactive approach, sound professional judgement and high levels of discretion are essential in this role.

Experience in a similar HR leadership role within an educational or comparably complex environment is highly desirable.

St Aloysius' College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children andyoung people and expectall staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Successful applicants will be required to undertake appropriate pre-employment and right to work checks, and all potential employees will be subject to PVG clearance. References will be taken up for the successful candidate.

About St Aloysius’ College.

We are a happy and welcoming Catholic community in the heart of Glasgow that serves young people from ages 3 to 18.

As a Jesuit school, we are part of a worldwide organisation that educates over two million students with a tradition over 450 years old.At its core, Jesuit education is about nurturing in students a secure sense of the love of God in all things.

St Aloysius’ College seeks to form happy, kind, and generous young ‘men and women for others’, who have developed excellence in their abilities and character and are ready to serve others and the world, following the example of Jesus.

We treasure every student in our school, and they are the focus of everything we do.We want each one to feel known and loved, and at St Aloysius’ College, we are lucky to have supportive parents and generous staff who help us achieve this.