HR Manager – Outstanding Secondary School, Leeds

Role Category & Location Sector: Large Secondary Academy (Outstanding Ofsted). Location: Leeds (West Yorkshire, England). Start Date: Permanent, full-time role commencing January or April 2026. The Opportunity & Role Profile This Outstanding school requires a dedicated HR Manager to lead the personnel function for a large and diverse staff body. You will ensure the school follows best-practice recruitment, retention, and employee relations policies while maintaining the Single Central Record (SCR). Core Responsibilities & Duties Scope Recruitment & Onboarding: Leading the end-to-end recruitment process and ensuring rigorous safer recruitment checks are completed. Employee Relations: Providing expert advice to the Headteacher on HR policies, performance management, and staff wellbeing. Compliance & Payroll: Managing the school’s payroll submissions and ensuring full compliance with employment law and DfE guidelines. Compensation & Benefits Essential Requirements: CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) and experience in an HR management role, preferably within education. Salary: Competitive salary on the local government scale (expected £38,000 - £45,000 per annum). Support: Professional development opportunities and a supportive senior leadership team.