People Manager

Orbis Education and Care; Swansea; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Learning opportunities

Collaborative team

Job summary

Orbis Education and Care is seeking an experienced People Manager to support a portfolio of schools, providing expert HR guidance across the employee lifecycle. You will partner with school leaders to develop talent, drive engagement and ensure compliant, positive workplace culture.

You will report to the People Partner and handle employee relations, recruitment, workforce planning, learning and development, and HR compliance within a defined group of schools.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3 or 5 qualification or working towards.
• Generalist HR experience in a busy environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law.
• Experience managing employee relations cases.
• Excellent organisation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day People advice and guidance to School Leaders.
• Act as the first point of contact for HR and employee relations matters.
• Manage performance, attendance, conduct and grievance cases.
• Conduct investigations and prepare clear, professional reports.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment and onboarding activities.
• Support succession planning, talent mapping and employee development initiatives.
• Analyse workforce data and provide insights to support decision-making.
• Manage employee lifecycle processes and HR records.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, safeguarding requirements and internal policies.
• Support change projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

UK employment law

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

HR generalist experience

Education

CIPD Level 3/5

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Support Centre / School-Based Locations

Term-Time or Hybrid Working Available (minimum two weeks annual leave taken during term time)

Competitive Salary

Make a Difference Through People

We are looking for an experienced and proactive

About The Role
People Manager
Support Centre / School-Based Locations
Term-Time or Hybrid Working Available (minimum two weeks annual leave taken during term time)
Competitive Salary

Make a Difference Through People

We are looking for an experienced and proactive People Manager to join our growing People team. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands‑on HR professional who is passionate about supporting leaders, developing talent, and creating exceptional colleague experiences across a portfolio of schools.

As the trusted People partner to School Leaders, you will provide expert advice and operational support across the full employee lifecycle, helping to build high-performing teams while ensuring best practice, compliance, and a positive workplace culture.

About The Role

Reporting to the People Partner, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality People support across a defined group of schools. You'll manage a varied and rewarding workload that includes employee relations, recruitment, workforce planning, talent development, learning and development, and HR compliance.

This role offers the chance to influence people practices, support organisational change, and work closely with leaders to drive engagement, retention, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day People advice and guidance to School Leaders.
• Act as the first point of contact for HR and employee relations matters.
• Manage performance, attendance, conduct, and grievance cases.
• Conduct investigations and prepare clear, professional reports.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment and onboarding activities.
• Support succession planning, talent mapping, and employee development initiatives.
• Analyse workforce data and provide insights to support decision-making.
• Manage employee lifecycle processes, contractual changes, and HR records.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, safeguarding requirements, and internal policies.
• Support change projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

You’ll be a confident HR professional who enjoys building relationships, solving problems, and supporting leaders to get the best from their teams.

Essential

• CIPD Level 3 or Level 5 qualified (or working towards).
• Previous HR/People experience within a generalist role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law.
• Experience managing employee relations cases.
• Excellent organisation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable

• Experience within education, care, or another regulated environment.
• Knowledge of safer recruitment processes.
• Experience using HRIS systems.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact across our schools
• Supportive and collaborative People team
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Chance to contribute to a values-led and people-focused organisation

If you're an HR professional looking for a varied role where you can combine operational excellence with strategic people support, we'd love to hear from you.