HR Manager – Secondary State School

About the role

We are partnering with a prominent secondary state school in the London Borough of Hounslow to find an experienced HR professional. Reporting to the Director of HR, you will deliver a high‑quality, efficient and empathetic HR service that supports staff throughout the employee lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain the Single Central Register, personnel files and HR systems with rigorous data integrity.
• Coordinate sickness, maternity, paternity, adoption and compassionate leave, providing guidance to staff.
• Drive probation and appraisal processes to ensure consistency and timely completion.
• Oversee end‑to‑end onboarding and off‑boarding, including recruitment support, pre‑employment checks, induction and exit interviews.
• Produce routine HR reports for leadership decision‑making and continuously improve the employee experience.
• Assist with payroll administration and keep HR policies up to date and user‑focused.

Required profile

• Strong HR administrative background, preferably within the education sector.
• Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality and excellent organisational abilities.
• Ability to provide clear, competent guidance to colleagues at all levels.

Required skills

What we offer

• Salary: £40,180 – £50,084 (FTE).
• Term‑time only contract plus two weeks, 36 hours per week.
• Opportunity to support a vibrant school community with a healthy work‑life balance.