Senior HR Manager

Interaction Recruitment; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HR Manager to act as a strategic deputy. This role, based in the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, involves managing complex employee relations and HR analytics, promoting a positive workplace culture. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in employment law and excellent communication skills. This hybrid position offers a salary between £42,000 – £46,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong experience managing complex ER casework.
• In-depth knowledge of employment law, HR practice, and safeguarding.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex employee relations cases.
• Lead statutory and internal reporting.
• Provide expert employment law guidance.

Skills

Managing complex ER casework

HR data reporting and analysis

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Influencing skills

Job description

• Start date – January 2026
• Hybrid – two days from home 3 days in the office
• Salary - £42,000 – 46,000 DOE

Role Purpose

The Trust HR Manager will act as the strategic deputy to the Executive HR Director, delivering high-quality HR services across the Trust. The role leads on complex employee relations, workforce planning, HR analytics, and organisational change. The postholder will drive HR excellence, ensure legal compliance, and promote a positive, inclusive culture.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations & Casework

• Manage complex ER cases: disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence.
• Liaise with outsourced HR provider to ensure effective casework support.
• Fortnightly case review meetings.
• Monitor HRIS case logs and maintain the internal casework tracker.
• Assess and action reports from reporting systems.
• Escalate complex/sensitive cases to HR Director as required.
• Provide expert employment law and HR best-practice guidance.
• Ensure consistent application of Trust policies.
• Represent the Trust at hearings and, where required, tribunals.

• Lead statutory and internal reporting: Gender Pay Gap, Apprenticeship Levy, EDI metrics.
• Analyse trends in absence, turnover, engagement.
• Provide insight to inform workforce planning and HR strategy.

• Collaborate with Payroll and Finance on contractual changes and case outcomes.
• Maintain HR systems and ensure data integrity.

• Build strong relationships with school leaders, unions, and external partners.
• Promote continuous improvement and development.
• Deputise for the Executive HR Director as required.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills:

Essential:

• Strong experience managing complex ER casework
• Experience with HR data reporting and analysis
• In-depth knowledge of employment law, HR practice, and safeguarding
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills

Personal Qualities:

• Professional, discreet, emotionally intelligent
• Resilient and calm under pressure
• Collaborative, inclusive leadership style
• Strategic mindset with a hands‑on approach

If you have the skills and experience listed above please send your CV to [e-mail] or call 07896811228.