HR Manager

HR Manager

Location:

Bracknell

Salary: £35,163 - £39,881 per annum (NJC Fringe Scale)

Contract:

Permanent, Full-Time (37 hours per week)

Working Pattern:
All Year Round (Mon-Thu 8:30-4:30, Fri 8:30-4:00)

We are looking for a proactive and experienced HR Manager to lead the operational HR function within a local school. This is a brilliant opportunity for a professional who enjoys a stand‑alone role but values the backing of a larger organisation. You will be the "go‑to" person on‑site, supported by an HR Administrator and reporting into a Regional HR Partner within a Multi‑Academy Trust.

As the HR Manager, you will manage the entire employee lifecycle. Your expertise will ensure the school remains compliant, efficient, and a supportive environment for all staff.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Compliance & Safeguarding:
  Leading on all safer recruitment vetting and maintaining a gold‑standard Single Central Record (SCR) for Ofsted inspections.

• Operational Excellence:
  Managing the end‑to‑end recruitment process, conducting staff inductions, and overseeing the School Workforce Census.

• Employee Relations:
  Acting as a trusted advisor to line managers on policy, absence management, and performance, while maintaining positive relationships with Trade Unions.

• Payroll & Pensions:
  Overseeing the monthly payroll returns and administering the Local Government (LGPS) and Teachers' Pension schemes.

• Development:
  Coordinating staff training and the annual appraisal cycle to support professional growth across the school.

The successful candidate will be a confident HR practitioner with a strong understanding of employment law and, ideally, experience within an educational setting. You should be highly organised, detail‑oriented (especially regarding GDPR and data retention), and possess the coaching skills necessary to develop the people‑management capabilities of school leaders.

• Competitive Salary: £35,163 - £39,881 depending on experience.

• Generous Leave: 26 days annual leave plus 2 extra‑statutory days (plus bank holidays).

• Pension:
  Access to the highly‑regarded Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

• Stability: A permanent, all‑year‑round position in a supportive Trust environment.

If you are a dedicated HR professional looking for your next challenge in the education sector, we want to hear from you.

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