Strategic HR Manager - Education Sector

Socrates Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunches

Holiday activity discounts

Private medical insurance

Pensions scheme

Holiday package

Job summary

Socrates Recruitment is partnering with a prestigious educational establishment based in OX2 to appoint an HR Manager. You will lead HR strategy, compliance and operations across the school, advising senior leaders and ensuring data-driven people practices.

The role covers recruitment, workforce planning across academic and overseas programmes, employee relations, safeguarding, HR systems and reporting, and staff wellbeing initiatives. Salary up to £47k plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree or CIPD LV5+ in HR.
• Experience in HR in a service-focused environment.
• Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and safer recruitment.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Experience advising senior leaders on complex people matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR strategy aligned with wider objectives and ensure an efficient HR service.
• Recruitment and workforce planning across academic, support and overseas programmes.
• Manage employee relations and foster a high-trust culture.
• Oversee safeguarding and compliance (safer recruitment, UKVI, policy governance).
• Manage HR systems and reporting to ensure data integrity and insights.
• Drive wellbeing, inclusion and engagement initiatives.

Skills

HR strategy

Employee relations

UK employment law

Communication

Advising leaders

Education

Degree in HR or CIPD LV5+

Job description

Socrates Recruitment is partnering with a prestigious educational establishment based in OX2 to appoint an HR Manager. You will lead HR strategy, compliance and operations across the school, advising senior leaders and ensuring data-driven people practices.

The role covers recruitment, workforce planning across academic and overseas programmes, employee relations, safeguarding, HR systems and reporting, and staff wellbeing initiatives. Salary up to £47k plus benefits.