HR Manager in Farnborough

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Manager to lead a people-focused HR function within a well-established education organisation. As the first point of contact for all things HR, you will combine strategic leadership with hands-on HR delivery, supporting senior leaders while driving an exceptional employee experience.

• Senior HR leadership role with strategic and operational responsibility.
• Opportunity to shape people strategy within a growing education organisation.

• Manage HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding and employee relations.
• Provide guidance on employment law and best practices.
• Lead initiatives to enhance employee engagement and retention.
• Monitor HR metrics and report on workforce trends.
• Lead and develop the HR team, driving high standards of service delivery.
• Provide expert advice on complex employee relations matters.
• Partner with senior leaders to deliver people-focused solutions.
• Manage disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence processes.
• Develop and review HR policies and procedures.
• Support organisational change and workforce planning initiatives.
• Drive employee engagement, wellbeing and retention programmes.
• Use HR data and insight to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and safeguarding requirements.
• Build strong relationships across the organisation to support continuous improvement.

A successful HR Manager should have:

• Previous experience as an HR Manager or Senior HR Business Partner.
• Experience leading and developing an HR team.
• Strong employee relations experience across complex casework.
• Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience influencing and advising senior stakeholders.
• CIPD qualified or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience within education or the wider public sector is highly desirable.
• Strong organisational, communication and relationship-building skills.
• A collaborative, pragmatic and visible leadership style.
• Passionate about people, culture and delivering high-quality HR services.