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HR Manager

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Posting date: 13 January 2026
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 12 February 2026
Location: Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1AA
Company: Randstad Education
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: PR-1480018:SE:A_1768296432

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Summary

HR Manager

Location: Bracknell

Salary: £35,163 - £39,881 per annum (NJC Fringe Scale)

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (37 hours per week)

Working Pattern: All Year Round (Mon-Thu 8:30-4:30, Fri 8:30-4:00)

The Opportunity

We are looking for a proactive and experienced HR Manager to lead the operational HR function within a local school. This is a brilliant opportunity for a professional who enjoys a stand-alone role but values the backing of a larger organisation. You will be the "go-to" person on-site, supported by an HR Administrator and reporting into a Regional HR Partner within a Multi-Academy Trust.

The Role

As the HR Manager, you will manage the entire employee lifecycle. Your expertise will ensure the school remains compliant, efficient, and a supportive environment for all staff.

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Compliance & Safeguarding: Leading on all safer recruitment vetting and maintaining a gold-standard Single Central Record (SCR) for Ofsted inspections.

  • Operational Excellence: Managing the end-to-end recruitment process, conducting staff inductions, and overseeing the School Workforce Census.

  • Employee Relations: Acting as a trusted advisor to line managers on policy, absence management, and performance, while maintaining positive relationships with Trade Unions.

  • Payroll & Pensions: Overseeing the monthly payroll returns and administering the Local Government (LGPS) and Teachers' Pension schemes.

  • Development: Coordinating staff training and the annual appraisal cycle to support professional growth across the school.

Who We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will be a confident HR practitioner with a strong understanding of employment law and, ideally, experience within an educational setting. You should be highly organised, detail-oriented (especially regarding GDPR and data retention), and possess the coaching skills necessary to develop the people-management capabilities of school leaders.

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary: £35,163 - £39,881 depending on experience.

  • Generous Leave: 26 days annual leave plus 2 extra-statutory days (plus bank holidays).

  • Pension: Access to the highly-regarded Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

  • Stability: A permanent, all-year-round position in a supportive Trust environment.

How to Apply

If you are a dedicated HR professional looking for your next challenge in the education sector, we want to hear from you.

Contact Hannah Joyner for more information or to apply:

  • Email: hannah.joyner@randstad.co.uk

  • Phone: 01293527416

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