A high-performing Sixth Form College in Leeds is seeking a skilled and confident HR Manager to oversee HR operations across teaching pastoral and support teams.
Role: HR Manager
Institution: Sixth Form College Leeds
Start: January 2026
Contract: Permanent full-time
Suitability: Education or FE HR experience beneficial
The college supports around 1800 students and 230 staff with a strong culture of professionalism academic success and wellbeing. The HR team is central to recruitment CPD coordination and safeguarding. Staff benefit from clear systems strong leadership and professional growth opportunities.
Lead recruitment HR compliance and safer recruitment for staff and contractors.
Manage complex employee relations and casework.
Coordinate HR systems payroll processing and staff absence management.
Support senior leaders with workforce planning and HR strategy.
Review and update policies in line with employment legislation.
Build positive professional relationships across the college.
CIPD Level 5 (minimum).
Strong generalist HR experience.
Confidence handling ER cases and investigations.
Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
Competitive FE leadership pay scale
CPD onsite amenities wellbeing programmes
Enhanced DBS references and vetting checks required.
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