Human Resources Manager

The Boarding Schools' Association; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Shrewsbury School is looking for a dynamic Human Resources Manager to lead their HR function and implement an effective People strategy. The role involves managing HR operations, compliance, and complex casework within a unique educational environment. Ideal candidates will have a Level 7 HR qualification and experience in HR leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a HR team in a large organization.
• Strong evidence of professional development.
• Essential skillsets in managing complex casework.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational management and leadership of the HR function.
• Oversee HR workload ensuring compliance.
• Work with the Director of HR to deliver an effective People strategy.

Skills

Business partnering

Employee relations

Coaching and developing others

Leading change

Education

Level 7 qualification in Human Resources

Job description

Permanent, full time (35 hours per week), competitive salary

Shrewsbury School is seeking to appoint an experienced and dynamic Human Resources Manager who is passionate about change. The role will provide operational management and effective leadership of the HR function for Shrewsbury and its family of schools. Responsible for overseeing and managing the HR workload, ensuring compliance, managing complex casework and people projects, the role will also work with the new Director of HR to create and deliver an effective People strategy and plan for the business.

The successful candidate should have a Level 7 qualification in Human Resources and have strong evidence of professional development. Experience of leading a HR team within a large and complex organisation, business partnering, managing employee relations issues, coaching and developing others and leading change are all essential skillsets. The post comes with an excellent package and offers an exciting opportunity to join a unique family of schools providing world class education.

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should a suitable candidate be appointed before the closing date.

Closing Date: 12pm, Wednesday 4 June 2025

Interviews will be held at the School on Wednesday 11 or Friday 13 June 2025.

Shrewsbury School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.