Human Resources Manager

Oakley School is looking for an organised, approachable and proactive Human Resources Manager to join our busy and supportive team. This is a wide\-ranging role at the heart of our school. Working closely with the School Business Leader, you will coordinate the day\-to\-day delivery of our HR, recruitment, payroll and workforce administration functions, providing professional first\-line HR advice and support to leaders and staff. You will be involved in: * recruitment, safer recruitment and onboarding; * supporting staff throughout the employee lifecycle; * payroll and pension administration; * absence management and Occupational Health referrals; * maintaining the Single Central Record and confidential HR records; * supporting employee relations processes; * staff wellbeing and training; * producing workforce information and reports; and * helping us develop and improve our HR systems and ways of working. **Who are we looking for?** You will have relevant HR or people\-management experience, with a sound understanding of HR practice and employment legislation. You will be confident providing first\-line advice, highly organised and comfortable managing sensitive and confidential information. You will need excellent communication skills, good judgement and strong attention to detail. Just as importantly, you will be approachable, professional and able to build positive working relationships with colleagues across the school. This is an opportunity to bring your HR knowledge and experience into a role where effective recruitment, staff support and well\-managed HR processes contribute directly to the successful running of our school. If you are looking for a varied HR role where you can take responsibility, build strong working relationships and help us continually improve the way we support our workforce, we would love to hear from you. Visits to meet us are both encouraged and welcomed, please contact Zoey Hatch, School Business Leader zhatch@oakley.kent.sch.uk to arrange a visit. If you are interested in the role, please look at our website for further information: www.oakleyschool.co.uk or email recruitment@oakley.kent.sch.uk. Pay: £29,167\.00\-£30,934\.00 per year Benefits: * Bereavement leave * Casual dress * Company pension * Cycle to work scheme * Discounted or free food * Employee discount * Enhanced maternity leave * Free flu jabs * Free parking * Health \& wellbeing programme * On\-site parking * Sick pay Work Location: In person