School HR Manager
Contract
Mid
Description
Job Description: HR Manager (Fixed Term Cover)
Location: Westminster, London
Contract: Full-time, Fixed Term (Dec/Jan handover - end May 2026)
Hours: Monday-Friday, office-based
Start Date: Immediate (subject to DBS and pre-employment checks)
Reports to: Head of Operations / Senior Leadership Team
We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to cover a maternity/fixed-term absence in our school. This role requires full expertise in school HR and payroll, with preference for candidates holding a CIPD qualification and experience with CIPHR MIS and payroll systems.
Key Responsibilities:
End-to-end recruitment and onboarding of staff
Production of HR/MIS reports for People Committee
Note-taking at People-related committees
Payroll processing and management
Day-to-day HR support and staff enquiries
Conducting investigations and updating policies
Maintaining HR systems and records (including SCR and safeguarding)
Coordinating training distribution and monitoring compliance
Supporting ad hoc HR projects as required
Requirements:
Significant experience in school HR and payroll
CIPD qualification preferred
Proficient with CIPHR MIS and payroll system
Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Application:
CVs to be sent directly to []. Interviews likely within two weeks. Immediate start subject to DBS clearance
Location: Westminster, London
Contract: Full-time, Fixed Term (Dec/Jan handover - end May 2026)
Hours: Monday-Friday, office-based
Start Date: Immediate (subject to DBS and pre-employment checks)
Reports to: Head of Operations / Senior Leadership Team
We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to cover a maternity/fixed-term absence in our school. This role requires full expertise in school HR and payroll, with preference for candidates holding a CIPD qualification and experience with CIPHR MIS and payroll systems.
Key Responsibilities:
End-to-end recruitment and onboarding of staff
Production of HR/MIS reports for People Committee
Note-taking at People-related committees
Payroll processing and management
Day-to-day HR support and staff enquiries
Conducting investigations and updating policies
Maintaining HR systems and records (including SCR and safeguarding)
Coordinating training distribution and monitoring compliance
Supporting ad hoc HR projects as required
Requirements:
Significant experience in school HR and payroll
CIPD qualification preferred
Proficient with CIPHR MIS and payroll system
Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Application:
CVs to be sent directly to []. Interviews likely within two weeks. Immediate start subject to DBS clearance