HR Manager

We are recruiting for an experienced HR Manager to join a school on an interim basis starting asap to March (with potential of extension). This role will focus on employee relations, supporting senior leaders with complex HR matters, and leading an absence management improvement project that has been successfully delivered across other schools. Key Responsibilities: Lead on employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence management. Deliver an absence management project to improve staff attendance and wellbeing. Provide expert HR advice to school leaders and managers. Ensure compliance with employment law, safeguarding requirements and school policies. Support recruitment and wider HR operations. Essential Requirements: Proven experience as an HR Manager within a school, academy or MAT is a must. Strong employee relations and case management experience. Experience leading absence management initiatives/projects. CIPD Level 5 or Level 7 qualified. Experience using a wide range of HR, payroll, MIS and school management systems including Every, with the ability to quickly adapt to new software platforms. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. This is an excellent opportunity for a knowledgeable school HR professional looking for a rewarding interim assignment with the possibility of extension. ..... full job details .....