At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead HR operations, manage recruitment, and support staff wellbeing in schools.
- Company: Join a supportive educational environment with a focus on employee relations.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health initiatives, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role across two busy school environments with a focus on autonomy.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in schools while developing your HR expertise.
- Qualifications: Experience in HR, strong knowledge of UK employment law, and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 37800 - 46200 £ per year.
As our campus HR Manager, you will take operational ownership of our HR landscape. Backed by the expertise and model policies of Camden HR, you will provide clear guidance to senior leadership, manage recruitment and onboarding, and keep our workforce practices running smoothly.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operational HR Lead: Serve as the primary liaison between school leadership, trade unions, and Camden HR advisors for employee relations, casework, and policy implementation.
- Talent & Recruitment: Coordinate end-to-end safer recruitment, draft adverts, oversee candidate pipelines, manage onboarding, and maintain strict compliance across our Single Central Record (SCR).
- Employee Relations & Performance: Manage absence procedures with care and clarity, support line managers through capability/disciplinary processes, and oversee annual appraisal cycles and probation reviews.
- Staff Wellbeing: Champion initiatives that make our campus an exceptional place to work, including Occupational Health referrals, Employee Assistance Programmes, and health/cycle schemes.
- Compliance & Records: Ensure all HR data, contracts, and policies comply with current employment law, safeguarding standards, and data protection guidelines.
About You
We are looking for a confident HR professional who thrives in a varied, autonomous role and brings both technical capability and strong emotional intelligence.
Essential Requirements:
- Proven HR Generalist Experience: A solid track record in generalist HR, ideally within an educational, public sector, or local authority framework.
- Strong Knowledge Base: Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law, employee relations, and safer recruitment/safeguarding principles.
- Communication & Resilience: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to handle delicate situations with discretion, empathy, and diplomatic firmness.
- Autonomy & Organisation: Ability to prioritise your own workload across two busy school environments.
- Tech-Savvy: Proficient in Google Drive Suite and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Human Resources Manager (Schools) employer: Netley Primary School
As a Human Resources Manager at our schools, you will join a supportive and dynamic work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With access to comprehensive training and development opportunities, you will play a pivotal role in shaping a positive environment for both staff and students, all while benefiting from the collaborative spirit of Camden HR. Our commitment to compliance and best practices ensures that you will be equipped to thrive in your role, making a meaningful impact in the educational sector.
