HR Manager | Prestigious Independent School | £45k

Location London
Discipline: PA, EA, HR and Business Support
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £40-45K
Contact name: Tanya Roxburgh

Contact email: tanya@direct-recruitment.co.uk
Published: about 18 hours ago

​An exciting opportunity for a professional, organised HR Manager to join an independent prep school in London, which is part of a wider fast growing Education Group. The school provides a positive environment that inspires their pupils to become well rounded, confident and articulate individuals. You will play a key role in fostering a positive work environment and supporting the school's mission. Working into a dynamic Head teacher with support from the wider HR team within the group. This is a full-time, on-site role.

Responsibilities:

  • Recruitment & Onboarding: Manage recruitment, onboarding, and staffing needs.

  • Employee Relations: Act as first point of contact for HR issues, enhance employee engagement through the implementation of initiatives, and handle conflict resolution and disciplinaries.

  • People & Culture: Help foster a positive culture and strong communication, by example

  • Performance Management & Development: Coordinate staff development and provide performance management support and coaching.

  • HR Administration & Compliance: Maintain employee records, oversee contracts, and ensure legal compliance.

  • Policy Development & Implementation: Update HR policies and provide staff training.

  • Payroll & Benefits Administration: Ensure accurate payroll processing.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 2 years of HR management experience, preferably in education or an organisation where you are familiar with DBS/Safe-Guarding.

  • Strong communication, organisational, and multitasking skills.

  • Familiarity with employment law and HR best practices.

  • CIPD Qualified (or similar)

  • Proficient in HRIS software and MS Office Suite.

  • Able to handle sensitive information discreetly.

Personal Attributes:

  • High emotional intelligence and empathy.

  • Calm under pressure.

  • Professional at all times.

  • Strong problem-solving skills.

  • Passion for education and positive school culture.

  • Flexibility and adaptability.