HR Manager

HR Manager

Salary: £34k - £40k
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Birmingham B31, B29 (occasional travel across sites)

Morgan Hunt are partnering exclusively with the Federation of Cherry Oak School, Victoria School & Victoria College for the recruitment of the Federations HR Manager

The federation is a carefully structured union of two special schools and an independent specialist college in South Birmingham. It ensures a comprehensive and cohesive educational journey for students with complex needs from early childhood into adulthood. The unified leadership and shared resources help deliver high-quality, specialist support at every stage.

Key Responsibilities HR Manager

• Lead and develop consistent HR practices across the Federation, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with strategic goals.
• Manage and coach the HR team (including assistants), handling induction, probation, performance, and training.
• Mentor and support line managers on people management, employee relations, and performance.
• Advise on complex HR cases (disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability) ensuring consistent policy application.
• Oversee safe, fair recruitment processes from job design to onboarding and vetting.
• Maintain safeguarding records (Single Central Record), manage payroll collaboration, and ensure compliance with HR legislation.
• Support change management initiatives, workforce planning, trade union consultations, and staff well-being.
• Reporting & Governance: Produce data reports for governors, complete statutory returns (e.g., Workforce Census), and use HR metrics to drive improvement.
• Drive HR service development, identify best practices, and enhance systems/processes.

Experience & Skills:

• Substantial experience in a senior HR generalist or management role, ideally within education or public sector.
• Proven ability to manage complex casework, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, and capability.
• Experience leading a small HR team, with strong line management and coaching ability.
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and safeguarding requirements.
• Competence in managing payroll processes, recruitment, and HR data reporting. (Calculations)
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence in liaising with senior leaders, governors, and trade unions.

Qualifications & Attributes:

• CIPD Level 5 (or working towards).
• High levels of emotional intelligence, professionalism, and integrity.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities across sites.
• Commitment to safeguarding, data protection, and promoting a positive work culture.

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