Human Resources Manager

St Aloysius' College; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Glasgow is seeking a highly experienced HR Manager to lead its Human Resources function. This pivotal role involves providing expert HR advice, overseeing employee lifecycle processes, and contributing to staff wellbeing initiatives. The ideal candidate will hold Chartered membership of the CIPD and have strong knowledge of UK employment law. This is an excellent opportunity to influence HR practices within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Access to multi gym suite

Commitment to staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Strong, up to date knowledge of UK employment law and HR policies.
• Experience in HR leadership role within an educational environment is highly desirable.
• Exceptional professionalism and high levels of discretion required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Human Resources function of the College.
• Provide expert advice and leadership across all HR areas.
• Oversee the employee lifecycle, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Contribute to initiatives aimed at enhancing staff wellbeing and development.
• Support strategic decision making around organizational change.

Skills

Chartered membership of the CIPD (MCIPD)

Knowledge of UK employment law

Excellent interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Ability to influence and lead

Education

Relevant HR degree

Job description

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.