HR Manager

HR Manager

Location: Devizes, Wiltshire

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 (1-hour lunch break)

Salary: Up to 41,000 + Benefits

I am proud to partner with a well-respected independent school in Wiltshire to recruit a talented HR Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated HR team in a highly regarded educational setting.

What is available:

Generous Holiday Allowance - 6 weeks per year plus public holidays (public holidays during term time are considered working days; holidays must be taken during school holidays, with a minimum of 5 days at Christmas).

Pension Scheme - Eligible to join the school's defined contribution pension scheme.

Access to Facilities - Enjoy access to the school's leisure and sports facilities, including a gym and swimming pool, at designated times.

The Role:

As HR Manager, you will be part of a professional and experienced HR team, overseeing all aspects of the school's HR function. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual who can manage recruitment, compliance, employee relations, payroll, and training initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Compliance:

• Lead the recruitment process, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
• Manage job postings, shortlisting, and interviewing candidates.
• Oversee onboarding, ensuring all necessary checks (DBS, references) are completed.

Employee Relations:

• Act as the first point of contact for staff concerns and grievances.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive work environment.
• Facilitate communication between staff and leadership.

Benefits & Payroll:

• Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Administer staff benefits, holidays, and entitlements.
• Support leadership in developing competitive salary structures and incentives.

Performance & Development:

• Manage performance processes and ensure continuous professional development (CPD).
• Support leadership with performance management, including underperformance issues.
• Identify and address staff training needs.

HR Administration:

• Maintain accurate HR records with confidentiality.
• Provide HR reports on staffing levels, turnover, and training needs.

Who We're Looking For:

Qualifications & Experience:

Essential: CIPD Level 5 or equivalent qualification in HR Management.

Essential: Minimum of 2 years' experience in a busy HR generalist role.

Desirable: Experience in education, HR Management Systems, safeguarding regulations, and HR policy application.

Skills & Competencies:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic school environment, ensuring the effective management and well-being of staff.

This role requires attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to manage various administrative tasks efficiently.

If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to discuss further please do not hesitate to contact Dan Pyle at CMD Recruitment on (phone number removed) and email your CV