HR Manager

Job title: HR Manager

Location: Wallington and Carshalton

Salary: (£46,044 - £49,086) - (£49,086- £52,119) Excludes cost of living allowance (TBC)

Spinal Point: PO4 - P05 Depending on Experience

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: JAN 2024

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and dedicated proactive HR Manager to join an exemplary SEND provision in Wallington and Carshalton, providing operational HR support across our campuses.

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a managerial role within the campuses,

embed systems and processes and lead the HR Operations Team.

This role requires a highly focused individual who is organised and passionate about making a difference for our school and the local communities. The successful candidate will be a highly efficient with outstanding attention to detail.

This is a challenging role that will bring many rewards.

In this role, you will assist the Senior Leaders and colleagues in delivering expert advice on HR administration, data management, and a wide range of employee relations matters, including disciplinary procedures, grievances, performance management, and change management.

As an HR Manager, you will guide all managers in applying employment law and school policies, ensuring organisational consistency. You'll also coach and support all managers through various operational challenges, from investigations and appraisals to hearings and organisational change initiatives.

The successful School HR Manager will provide comprehensive HR advice and support, manage HR operations, and uphold HR policies to ensure a productive and compliant work environment.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements:

• You will have held a similar post as an HR Manager or experienced HR Officer looking for a ‘step up’ into a more senior role.
• Experience providing expert HR advice and support to staff and management on HR issues, including employee relations, performance management, and employment law.
• Assisting in the resolution of employee grievances and disciplinary procedures.
• Offering guidance on HR best practices and ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• You will be working closely with the leadership team to develop and implement HR strategies that support the school's overall mission and objectives, so you must have experience supporting senior members.
• Participating in leadership meetings to provide HR insights and updates.
• Supporting the recruitment, onboarding, and retention of high-quality staff.
• Overseeing the day-to-day HR operations, including payroll, benefits administration, and employee records management.
• Ensuring accurate and timely processing of HR documentation and reports.
• Managing the HR budget and optimising HR resources effectively.
• Developing, reviewing, and updating HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal requirements and best practices.
• Communicating and enforcing HR policies across the organisation.
• Conducting training sessions to educate staff on HR policies and procedures.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional HR certification (e.g., CIPD) preferred.
• Proven experience in an HR management role, preferably within an educational or SEND.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strong organisational and multitasking

Please see the job description and person specification for further details.

To apply, search and please click the ‘Apply Now’ button on the TES website https://www.tes.com/jobs/ and complete our online application form.

Or Visit our school website https://www.sherwoodpark.org.uk/Vacancies/ website to download the pack and email your completed application to recruitment@sherwoodpark.org.uk

Please note that CVs are not accepted.

The closing date for this post is 11.00 am on Friday 15th November 2024. Interviews will take place week commencing 18th November 2024.

If you would like to discuss this exciting opportunity, please contact recruitment@sherwoodpark.org.uk

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Sherwood Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, Right to Work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.