HR Manager

Join to apply for the HR Manager role at Harris Federation. Overview We are looking for a highly organised and experienced HR Manager to lead and manage all aspects of human resources within Harris Garrard Academy. This pivotal role encompasses recruitment, payroll administration, staff welfare, compliance, and governance support. You will work closely with the Principal and senior leadership team to ensure the effective delivery of HR services aligned with Federation policies and employment legislation. The role is a 12 month fixed-term contract. For a full job description and person specification, download the Job Pack. Main Areas of Responsibility Managing the recruitment and appointments process Ensuring the accuracy of the Academy's single central record Payroll and all associated business Auditing staff sickness records and preparing termly reports Organising and maintaining confidential staff files Additional HR tasks as directed, including referrals to occupational health, organising interviews with the Principal and liaising with staff representatives Working closely with the Business Manager/Principal's PA to produce salary assessments Directing staff to the correct source of information regarding pensions, salaries, maternity, grievance, complaints, etc. For a full list of responsibilities, please download the Job Pack. Qualifications & Experience We would like to hear from you if you have: At least three years' experience working in an office environment Experience of training staff successfully in a range of duties Experience of working as part of a team Educated to degree level or Equivalent Knowledge of Microsoft software packages Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation Secure Knowledge of Human resources legislation Basic knowledge of financial procedures Training and Certification in a broad range of Health and Safety areas Knowledge of procurement processes Knowledge of the key principles of staff management For the full job specification, please download the Job Pack. Next Steps If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us by email or phone to arrange a conversation. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful when completing your application and throughout the recruitment process. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as interviews may occur before the closing date. Applications submitted via the careers website before the closing date will be considered. Professional Development & Benefits We offer professional development and career planning, including coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of training programmes. Our benefits package includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, a Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, and additional benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website. Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check, references, an online search, and where applicable a prohibition from teaching check. The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students and aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Human Resources Industries Primary and Secondary Education We are not able to provide further details in this summary. Please refer to the Job Pack for full information. #J-18808-Ljbffr