My client is a leading education provider, now looking to recruit a permanent and full time HR manager to shape, lead and deliver a first class HR provision across the site. 

The HR Manager will be responsible for providing a practical and solution focused HR function to the school and is the first point of contact for all HR related matters. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Group, the HR Manager will design and deliver a HR Strategy that supports the School`s Strategic Plan.

- Provide comprehensive HR support to the management team and all staff.
- Provide advice and guidance to managers on HR related issues
- Manage employee relations caseload including capability, disciplinary and grievance processes.
- Work closely with departments in assisting line managers to understand and implement policies and procedures, such as working conditions, performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures and absence management.
- Provide proactive HR advice and support suitable for the school environment.
- Work independently to research and update HR policies and procedures ensuring compliance with ISI and Safer Recruitment guidelines and recommendations.
- Ensure 100% compliance with all dimensions of HR ISI, OfSTED and Safer Recruitment guidelines.
- Provide basic employment law advice.
- Maintain and review the School`s employment manual to ensure best practice.
- Provide thought leadership on ad hoc HR projects.

Applications are sought from experienced HR professionals that have held stand alone roles, ideally within an educational setting.  Formal CIPD studies would substantiate your application, but the ability to deliver a comprehensive and proactive HR service is of paramount importance. 

For a confidential conversation providing more detail about this and other roles, please do not hesitate to call Jon Peach at Farrer Barnes on 01227 863900.

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