HR Manager New

Role: HR Manager
Location: Liverpool
Start Date: January 2025 (or sooner)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Maternity Cover
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

An Ofsted-rated GOOD secondary school in Liverpool is seeking a proactive and experienced HR Manager to join its supportive and dedicated staff team. This is a maternity cover role, with the possibility to start in January 2025 or sooner, depending on availability. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing all aspects of HR within the school, ensuring that the institution remains compliant with regulations and supports a positive work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all HR functions, including recruitment, staff management, absence monitoring, and employee relations.
• Manage the recruitment process for teaching and support staff, ensuring compliance with safer recruitment practices.
• Provide advice and support to the school leadership team on HR policies, employment law, and best practices.
• Coordinate and administer staff development and training programs.
• Maintain and update staff records in line with GDPR requirements.
• Handle payroll, pensions, and contractual matters in conjunction with the school's finance team.
• Manage employee relations, including handling grievances, disciplinary procedures, and absence management.
• Act as the main point of contact for HR queries from staff and leadership.

Requirements:

• CIPD Level 5 or above (or equivalent experience) is essential.
• Proven experience in HR management, ideally within an educational or public sector environment.
• Strong understanding of employment law, safeguarding, and GDPR.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with staff, leadership, and external stakeholders.
• Experience with HR software and strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with school-specific HR policies and practices (desirable but not essential).

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and capable HR professional to contribute to the smooth running of a thriving secondary school in Liverpool. The school prides itself on its positive and inclusive culture, offering a supportive working environment for both staff and students.

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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