HR Manager

Are you an HR Officer looking for your next step?

Keen to get some work-life balance with 12 whole weeks off a year?

Are you a confident, caring professional with a love of HR?

Do you want to be part of an organisation making a real impact on the lives of others?

Ready to make this brand-new role your own and drive HR across the organisation?

If so, this might be the role for you

I'm working with St Peter's Catholic High School in Wigan to find them a Permanent HR Manager.

St Peter's (WN5 8NU) is a special place to work, known for its emphasis on work life balance, well being, and a supportive team culture. As a result, staff turnover is virtually zero.

You'll be the HR specialist across the school, elevating the HR processes for their team of 101 staff to align with the school's vision, policies and procedures

You'll benefit from an excellent local authority pension (18.3% employer contributions), excellent training, and the opportunity to build a career in a secure and stable sector.

This role would suit an enthusiastic HR specialist with strong communication skills and sound knowledge of employment law.

Important Details:

• Actual salary £30,173 to £33,837.
• Permanent position working 40 weeks per year (term time plus 2 weeks).
• 37 hours per week. Generally, 08.30 to 16.30 Mon to Thur, 16:00 finish on Fri.
• Some flexibility on hours and working from home around the needs of school.
• St Peters Catholic High School, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8NU.
• Outstanding public sector pension 18.3% employer contributions.
• Large, supportive team.
• Free parking.

Key Duties of the HR Manager

• Stay updated on HR legislation, best practices, and policies.
• Manage staff recruitment, including contracts, onboarding, and DBS checks.
• Handle payroll queries and oversee payroll returns.
• Support with absence management, including Return to Work interviews.
• Coordinate staff CPD, training, and development programmes.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies (Single Central Record, KCSIE).
• Improve HR and administrative procedures for efficiency.

The HR Manager Must Have/Be:

• Level 5 CIPD qualification or significant HR experience.
• Knowledge of HR software systems for reports and data.
• Up-to-date knowledge of HR best practices and employment law.
• Extensive experience delivering efficient HR services and managing complex staffing issues.
• GCSEs (A-C) in English and Maths, or equivalent.
• Commitment to ongoing training.
• Ability to manage workload and delegate as needed.
• Skilled in researching, designing, and delivering training.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and administrative skills.
• Maintains confidentiality and works to tight deadlines.
• Legally entitled to work in the UK.

An Advantage but not Essential:

• Experience delivering training and implementing policies.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities in schools.
• Awareness of key issues facing education and their implications.

I am managing the recruitment of this role on behalf of the school. Any direct enquiries will be forwarded to Appoint-Ed. This role is subject to an enhanced child workforce DBS.

If you're the HR Manager that St Peter's Catholic High School is searching for, let's talk.

Please send your CV via this ad.