HR Manager - Ware, United Kingdom - St Edmunds College

St Edmunds College

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Ware, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Title:
HR Manager

Location:
Ware, Hertfordshire

Salary:
Competitive

Job Type:
Full Time - Permanent

The College has an incredible sense of community among its staff which can be felt immediately.

The fascination of our setting is lasting and the Good Schools Guide describes the College as:
"A successful, flourishing, dependable school with real spiritual heart."

Our 400-acre site with its large leafy grounds, impressive playing fields and attractive school buildings offers modern facilities in a country setting, providing a safe and stimulating environment for young minds.

With excellent transport links and only 30 minutes by train to central London stations, the College is 20 minutes' drive from junction 25 of the M25, immediately off the A10.

Also within easy access is London Stansted airport, which is a 20-minute drive.

The Role
To manage the HR department day to day, including all College recruitment and HR processes.

Responsible for managing business change in line with current legislation, in order to achieve the College's vision and goals for the future.

Managing the delivery of a first-class HR service to the College community at all times.

Main Responsibilities

To work with the Director of HR to implement the College's business, academic and pastoral plans with the supporting HR strategies, processes, policies and procedures.
To ensure that HR matters are aligned with the Development Plan, to fully optimise the College's people capabilities.
Work with the HR Director to continually improve HR systems, procedures, policies, documents and initiatives, following relevant law, regulatory requirements and experience.
Assess training requirements. Arrange for delivery of various training courses and liaising with line managers and SLT regarding appropriate staff courses.
Keep uptodate with employment legislation and ensure that all HR documentation, policies and procedures are compliant with employment law, best practice, Government guidance and ISI Regulations.
To oversee the recruitment process.
To oversee the retention of all recruitment records, in the department, in order to maintain an up to date and compliant Single Central Register (SCR).
To meet and liaise with SLT to ensure that the HR Officer is given all relevant information to ensure that all adverts, Job Descriptions and Person Specifications are up to date and appropriate to the relevant roles.
To manage /oversee and / or effectively deal with any matters that relate to discipline, grievances, contractual queries, informal issues and any other disputes or concerns in accordance with relevant policies.
Oversee workload within the HR Department, advising on priorities, as required.
Knowledge of Employment Law and HR processes.
High level of attention to detail.
Ability to read and absorb large amounts of information.
Problemsolving skills.
Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate high workloads effectively.
Degree or equivalent (Desirable but not essential)
Postgraduate qualifications (Desirable but not essential)
CIPD qualification (Desirable but not essential)

Benefits

Excellent catering facilities including school lunches during term time when the kitchens are open. Cakes and biscuits during break times in the staff common room and hot drinks machines.
Use of the College sports facilities when not in use by students, including the gym.
Free parking.
Cycle to Work Scheme
Discretionary closure of the College between Christmas and New Year (in addition to annual leave).
An increase to 25 days'(FTE) annual leave following 5 years' service plus public holidays.
Lieu time is accrued when working beyond contractual hours. These hours can be taken off throughout the year, in addition to annual leave.
Pension: Employee contribution 4% College contribution 8.5%.

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