HR Manager | Permanent | Hackney

A leading group of four Primary Schools located in Hackney are looking to appoint an experienced HR Manager to oversee all strategic and operational HR functions across their schools. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional looking to take the next step in their career, with responsibility for supporting senior leadership teams, managing employee relations and leading HR operations across four schools.

Salary: £53,994 – £56,154 (FTE) | Actual Salary: £45,557 (Pro Rata)

Contract: Term Time Only + 2 Weeks | 35 Hours Per Week (8am – 4pm)

Start Date: ASAP | Application Deadline: Friday 6th November 2026

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join a flourishing group of Primary Schools, who place a huge emphasis on staff development, wellbeing and creating a positive working environment. The successful HR Manager will work closely with Headteachers and senior leaders, providing expert HR advice, driving improvements and ensuring the highest standards of people management across all four schools.

The schools are looking for a confident, proactive and experienced HR professional who can combine strategic leadership with hands-on HR management.

What will you do as an HR Manager?

  • Lead and oversee all strategic and operational HR functions across four Primary Schools, ensuring consistent policies, procedures and professional standards.
  • Provide expert HR advice and guidance to Headteachers, senior leadership teams and managers on all employment-related matters.
  • Manage complex employee relations cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, capability procedures, performance management and contractual disputes.
  • Develop, implement and review HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with UK employment legislation and education-sector requirements.
  • Lead and oversee recruitment, onboarding and retention strategies across the four schools, ensuring robust safer recruitment procedures.
  • Line manage four Senior Administrative Officers, providing leadership, coaching, performance management and professional development.
  • Oversee safeguarding-related HR compliance, including the Single Central Record, DBS checks, right-to-work checks and pre-employment requirements.
  • Support organisational change, workforce planning, restructures, redundancy consultations and TUPE processes where applicable.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with trade unions, supporting consultations, negotiations and employee relations matters.
  • Manage staff absence, attendance and wellbeing procedures, supporting senior leaders with occupational health referrals and reasonable adjustments.
  • Oversee HR systems, employee records, workforce reporting and payroll-related processes, ensuring accurate information and GDPR compliance.
  • Provide strategic HR reporting and recommendations to senior leaders, identifying workforce trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.

The above is just a snapshot of your day-to-day duties for this HR Manager opportunity. We can provide extensive details about the role, schools and leadership structure, so if you’re interested, click apply today and your dedicated consultant (Ryan) will be in touch if shortlisted!

SCHOOL DETAILS

  • Four welcoming, inclusive and community-focused Primary Schools located across the Borough of Hackney.
  • Part of an established and collaborative group of schools, sharing resources, expertise and best practice.
  • Fantastic senior leadership teams, committed to staff development, wellbeing and continuous improvement.
  • Opportunity to oversee and shape the entire HR function across four schools.
  • Direct responsibility for managing and developing four Senior Administrative Officers.
  • Excellent opportunity to make a genuine strategic impact across multiple school settings.
  • Supportive working environment with an emphasis on collaboration and professional development.
  • Term Time Only + 2 Weeks contract, offering an excellent work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for further professional development and career progression.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

  • Strong background in HR Management, HR Business Partnering or a similar senior HR position.
  • Ideally CIPD Level 5 qualified or above, although equivalent professional experience will be considered.
  • Previous experience working within a school, academy, Multi-Academy Trust or education setting is desirable but not essential.
  • Excellent knowledge of UK employment legislation, employee relations and HR best practice.
  • Proven experience managing complex disciplinaries, grievances, performance management and employment-related matters.
  • Strong understanding of recruitment, workforce planning, HR policies and organisational change.
  • Experience working with trade unions, managing consultations and supporting senior leadership teams.
  • Knowledge of safeguarding, safer recruitment and Single Central Record requirements would be advantageous.
  • Exceptional organisational skills, communication skills and attention to detail.
  • Confident, approachable and professional, with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple sites.
  • Ability to work independently, influence senior leaders and develop positive relationships with colleagues at all levels.

If you are interested in this HR Manager opportunity, click apply today to send your CV to your dedicated consultant at EdEx (Ryan), who will be in touch if shortlisted!

Don’t delay applying for this role if you’re interested, as the schools are looking to appoint ASAP! Further details about the schools, responsibilities and interview process can be provided over the phone.

HR Manager | Permanent | Hackney

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