Hr Manager
Posted 1 week ago by Harris Lee
£52,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
BN2, Bevendean, Brighton and Hove
Summary: The HR Manager will oversee all HR operations at a prestigious international school, reporting to the Senior HR Manager for UK Schools. This role encompasses employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, payroll, compliance, and staff wellbeing. The successful candidate will manage casework and advise line managers while collaborating with a global HR network. This position offers autonomy and the opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking educational environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the full scope of HR operations in a generalist role.
- Manage employee relations, safer recruitment, onboarding, payroll input, compliance, and staff wellbeing.
- Act as the first point of contact for all staff queries.
- Drive compliance initiatives, including DBS and KCSIE checks.
- Collaborate with Nord Anglia’s global HR network on wider initiatives and reporting.
Key Skills:
- CIPD Level 5 or above.
- Strong employee relations experience, including case management and policy implementation.
- Experience supporting or running payroll.
- Ability to balance strategic projects with day-to-day HR operations.
- Discreet, organised, and capable of thriving in an autonomous role.
Salary (Rate): £52,000/year
City: Brighton and Hove
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: HR
Experienced HR Manager to lead the full scope of HR operations in a generalist role. Reporting directly to the Senior HR Manager for UK Schools, you’ll act as the sole on-site HR lead at a prestigious international school for students aged 13–18.
This HR Manager role covers everything from employee relations and safer recruitment to onboarding, payroll input, compliance, and staff wellbeing. You’ll need to be confident managing casework, advising line managers, and navigating the challenges of a busy education setting.
We’re looking for a HR Manager who:
- Holds CIPD Level 5 or above
- Has strong employee relations experience, including case management and policy implementation
- Has experience supporting or running payroll
- Can confidently act as a generalist, balancing strategic projects with day-to-day HR operations
- Is discreet, organised, and thrives in a role with real autonomy
As the HR Manager, you’ll be the first point of contact for all staff queries, a key driver of compliance (including DBS and KCSIE checks), and a valued member of the college leadership team. You’ll also collaborate with Nord Anglia’s global HR network on wider initiatives and reporting.
Benefits include: Free cooked lunches during term time, Cycle to Work scheme, eyecare vouchers, and tuition discounts for staff children.
This is a rewarding opportunity for a confident HR Manager to join a forward-thinking, academically ambitious college with a clear global mission.