HR Manager

About Us

The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.

We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.

To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page.

Main Areas of Responsibility

This is a varied role providing support to the Head of HR Business Management to develop, implement, monitor and continuously improve operational and transactional HR processes and procedures, ensuring compliance are met and audit. You will lead the Federation's international recruitment onboarding and relocating activities liaising with academies in ensuring placements are supported. You will line manage the HR Administrators for our Head office staff and act as a senior point of contact for HR colleagues in each academy. You will have the ability to consistently deliver a high-level service in a timely manner.

A full list of responsibilities can be found in the Job Pack.

Qualifications & Experience

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate strong operational HR knowledge and experience with and the ability to analyse, develop and apply effective HR processes and solutions. You will have an eagerness to learn continuously and seek out creative solutions to complex problems. Attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and a passion for providing an excellent HR service to our employees and leadership teams will be key. Applicants should be able to maintain confidentiality, possess excellent communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain professional relationships at all levels within the Federation, as well as with external customers. You will be joining an experienced, friendly and collaborative team who will foster your professional development.

Professional Development & Benefits

If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.

Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.

When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application.

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