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We are looking for a highly organised and experienced HR Manager to lead and manage all aspects of human resources within Harris Garrard Academy. This pivotal role encompasses recruitment, payroll administration, staff welfare, compliance, and governance support. You will work closely with the Principal and senior leadership team to ensure the effective delivery of HR services aligned with Federation policies and employment legislation. The role is a 12 month fixed-term contract.

SummaryWe are looking for a highly organised and experienced HR Manager to lead and manage all aspects of human resources within Harris Garrard Academy. This pivotal role encompasses recruitment, payroll administration, staff welfare, compliance, and governance support. You will work closely with the Principal and senior leadership team to ensure the effective delivery of HR services aligned with Federation policies and employment legislation. The role is a 12 month fixed-term contract.

Main Areas of Responsibility

Managing the recruitment and appointments process

Ensuring the accuracy of the Academy’s single central record

Payroll and all associated business

Auditing staff sickness records and preparing termly reports

Organising and maintaining confidential staff files

Additional HR tasks as directed, including referrals to occupational health, organising interviews with the Principal and liaising with staff representatives

Working closely with the Business Manager/Principal’s PA to produce salary assessments

Directing staff to the correct source of information regarding pensions, salaries, maternity, grievance, complaints etc.

For a full list of responsibilities, please download the Job Pack.

Qualifications and Experience

At least three years’ experience working in an office environment

Experience of training staff successfully in a range of duties

Experience of working as part of a team

Educated to degree level or Equivalent

Knowledge of Microsoft software packages

Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation

Secure Knowledge of Human resources legislation

Basic knowledge of financial procedures

Training and Certification in a broad range of Health and Safety areas

Knowledge of procurement processes

Knowledge of the key principles of staff management

For the full job specification, please download the Job Pack.

Professional Development and BenefitsOur people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

Safeguarding NoticeThe Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal OpportunitiesThe Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

Next StepsIf you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Human Resources

Industries: Advertising Services

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