HR Manager (part time)

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Human Resources Manager to lead and deliver a proactive, professional, and high\-quality HR service that attracts, develops, and retains outstanding staff across our family\-run independent nursery and school.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dynamic HR professional who thrives in a standalone role and enjoys working across the full spectrum of HR responsibilities. You will play a key role in supporting our people, fostering a positive workplace culture, and ensuring compliance with employment legislation and safeguarding requirements.

Key Responsibilities

In this varied and rewarding role, you will:

• Lead all HR operations, ensuring compliance with employment legislation, safeguarding requirements, School policies and procedures.


• Partner with the Strategic Leadership Team to identify current and future staffing needs and develop effective workforce planning and recruitment strategies.


• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, development, retention, and offboarding.


• Oversee the end\-to\-end recruitment process, ensuring safer recruitment practices are consistently applied, and all pre\-employment checks are completed efficiently and diligently.


• Provide expert advice and guidance on employee relations matters, including performance management, attendance and absence management, disciplinary issues, and grievance procedures.


• Maintain accurate, confidential, and compliant HR records, including responsibility for the School's Single Central Record in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements.


• Develop and implement staff wellbeing, engagement, and recognition initiatives that support a positive and inclusive working environment.


• Manage the payroll budget and oversee monthly payroll processing, including the administration of pension schemes and associated reporting.

About You

We are looking for a proactive and approachable HR professional who combines operational expertise with strategic thinking.

You will have:

• Significant experience in a senior HR management role.


• A recognised HR qualification, ideally CIPD Level 5 or above.


• Up\-to\-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.


• Strong employee relations experience and the confidence to manage complex HR matters.


• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.


• Resilience, discretion, and professional judgement required to work independently whilst building strong relationships across the School.


• Experience of payroll administration and pension management.


• Experience within the education sector or a regulated environment (desirable).

What We Offer

In return, we offer a unique opportunity to join a family\-run independent school with a proud heritage, celebrating our 75th anniversary this year.

We are passionate about providing a nurturing learning environment and a rich, high\-quality educational experience for children aged 6 months to 11 years. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

You will benefit from:

• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the whole School community.


• A warm, welcoming, and collaborative working environment.


• A supportive leadership team that values innovation and professional expertise.


• Chance to join our unique School family and contribute to our continued success.

Above all, we are looking for someone who shares our values and is excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of our School.

Safeguarding

The Jack and Jill Family of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including a full DBS check.

Pay: £25,000\.00\-£30,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme


• Free flu jabs


• Health \& wellbeing programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Twickenham TW2 5QA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Please confirm the level of any professional recognised HR qualification.


• The role is part time \- 2 to 3 days per week. Please confirm that this meets your requirements.


• Please confirm your notice period and earliest availability to start.

Work Location: In person

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