Human Resources Manager

Vanilla Recruitment • Kettering, Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire; East Midlands; England, UK • £39k - £46k / year • 1m ago

Ignite Your HR Career: Shape the Future of Education! Are you a passionate and driven HR professional ready to make a real impact? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your expertise can truly shine? If so, this is your chance to join a leading educational organisation and play a pivotal role in shaping a positive and supportive work culture!

We're searching for an enterprising and proactive HR Manager to lead a dedicated HR team in Kettering. This isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to be at the forefront of fostering excellence within the education sector. Imagine empowering educators and staff to inspire the next generation – that's the power you'll wield!

£39,000 - £46,000
Monday to Friday, 37 hrs per week
27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
Employee discount and rewards scheme

What Awaits You:

Lead and Inspire: Manage a small, high-performing HR team, driving them to deliver exceptional service and exceeding SLAs. Be the mentor and role model they need to succeed.
Make a Difference: Collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation, providing expert HR guidance and contributing to a thriving workplace.
Be a Strategic Partner: Work closely with the Group Heads of HR, contributing to the development and implementation of HR strategies, policies, and procedures.
Tackle Exciting Challenges: From complex employee relations cases to TUPE transfers, you'll be overseeing the action, providing expert advice and solutions.
Drive Continuous Improvement: Champion best practices, enhance HR processes, and support the implementation of the annual pay review.
Shape the Future: Contribute to a positive and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive.

What You'll Bring:

Proven experience in HR management, with a passion for developing, motivating and leading a small HR team
CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent)
Comprehensive knowledge of employee relations cases to tribunal level and practical experience
Extensive experience in a similar fast-paced generalist HR role with people management responsibilities
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
English and Maths GCSE (A-C) or equivalent
A proactive and results-oriented approach
A passion for education and making a difference
Sound understanding of Equal Opportunities and GDPR legislation