Job Description
My client is seeking an experienced and proactive Head of HR to lead the HR function within an established educational environment.
Working closely with senior leadership, you will provide expert HR advice, oversee day-to-day HR operations and support the organisation in developing a positive, engaging and compliant working environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day HR function, advising managers and senior leaders on employment matters.
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding and safer recruitment processes.
- Manage employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence cases.
- Support employee engagement, retention, wellbeing and workforce development.
- Maintain the Single Central Record (SCR) and ensure safeguarding and employment compliance.
- Manage and support the HR Administrator.
- Oversee contractual changes, payroll information and employee records.
- Review and improve HR policies, systems and procedures.
About You
You will be an experienced generalist HR professional with strong employment law knowledge and the confidence to advise on complex employee relations matters.
You will ideally have:
- Experience in a senior HR or HR management role.
- Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience managing recruitment and employee relations.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- A CIPD qualification or equivalent experience.
Desirable: Previous experience within a educational environment, including knowledge of safer recruitment and safeguarding requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional to take ownership of a varied HR function and make a positive impact within an educational setting.
Interested? Get in touch today for more information or to apply.
Please apply via the advert or contact Marsha-Louise at Eclectic Recruitment for more information.
We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time. However, if you haven''t heard from us within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled.
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