HR Manager
at Holmewood House School
RTW, England, United Kingdom -
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Immediate | 07 Feb, 2025 | Not Specified | 30 Jan, 2025 | 5 year(s) or above | Good communication skills | No | No |
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Description:
THIS IS A FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY FOR AN HR MANAGER TO JOIN A WONDERFUL INDEPENDENT PREPARATORY SCHOOL. WE OFFER A SUPPORTIVE, NURTURING WORK ENVIRONMENT ENABLING STAFF TO GIVE THEIR BEST EVERY DAY. WE ARE LOOKING FOR A PASSIONATE, ENTHUSIASTIC HR MANAGER WITH AT LEAST FIVE YEARS’ EXPERIENCE AS AN HR GENERALIST/BUSINESS PARTNER TO JOIN OUR TALENTED TEAM.
This is a full time, all year round role.
Full details of the role are outlined below. If you would like to have an exploratory conversation regarding the role, please contact Tim Laker (Bursar) on 01892 860000.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
- Experience across all areas of HR, the successful candidate will be a true HR Generalist/HR Business Partner.
- A minimum of 5 years HR experience is essential.
- Relevant HR-related qualification at degree or master level or CIPD level 5 or above.
- Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal.
- The ability to build relationships across the school.
- Pro-activity is essential to this role to ensure the continuous improvement of the school and HR function.
- The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a standalone role or as part of a small HR team where they have dealt with the full breadth of HR from administration through to strategic projects.
- Experience working in a school environment would be preferable but not essential.
- Strong Employment Law knowledge is essential with a proven track record of applying this in the context of education or other small business environments. Support will also be available from the Employment Law service subscribed to by the school.
- Demonstrable experience of change management and coaching line managers to achieve positive outcomes.
- Ability to work flexibly and deliver under pressure.
- Outstanding organisational skills with the ability to juggle both operational and strategic priorities.
- The ability to respond to change quickly and provide clear and concise guidance to the business/staff.
- A passion for working in the education sector with a drive to continuously improve the people agenda of the school.
- Ability to transition effectively between operational and strategic work to ensure delivery across the full breadth of the function.
- High standard of attention to detail.
- Resilience and determination to drive towards positive outcomes for the staff/school.
Whilst every effort has been made to outline the main duties, responsibilities and requirements of the post, the list is not exhaustive. The successful candidate will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from their direct line manager or other members of the management/leadership team to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.
It is understood that areas of responsibility are from time to time subject to review and change in light of the changing needs of the school environment and the professional development of the staff. This job description may therefore be amended from time to time.
Responsibilities:
THE ROLE
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our successful Bursary team and work alongside enthusiastic and dynamic colleagues. You will have at least 5 years of HR Generalist / Business Partnering experience, ideally gained in a school environment however, this is not essential.
You will be able to work independently to lead on both operational and strategic HR matters, consulting with the wider Bursary team as required and working closely with management/leadership to coach them in effectively managing and leading their teams. This role will report to the Bursar and work closely with the Head and Chair of Governors.
The HR Manager is supported by a full time Bursary Administrator who is shared with the Finance Bursar. You will line manage the Bursary Administrator in partnership with the Finance Bursar.
A blend of strong operational experience and the ability to think strategically and problem-solve effectively is a key requirement for this role. The HR Manager should have a strong knowledge of UK Employment law and its application.
This is a very exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to get involved in challenging work covering the full HR spectrum.
More about our school can be found on our website: www.holmewoodhouse.co.uk
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
To lead on all aspects of the HR Lifecycle whilst undertaking strategic HR projects as required. HR Administration support is in place to facilitate delivery of the key HR objectives.
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:5.0Max:10.0 year(s)
Education Management
Teaching / Education
Education
Graduate
Proficient
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Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom