HR Manager – Reading | Permanent Opportunity

• Location: Reading Berkshire

• Start: ASAP

• Contract: Permanent

• Hours: MondayFriday 08:3016:30 (37 hours per week)

• Salary: per annum (indicative)

• Benefits: Pension annual leave allowance ongoing training and employee wellbeing support

A school in Reading is looking to appoint an HR Manager who can provide reliable practical support across all areas of HR.

Working alongside senior leaders youll help manage staffing matters maintain effective procedures and ensure employees receive clear guidance throughout their time at the school.

• Manage recruitment onboarding and staff changes.

• Advise managers on employee relations absence and performance.

• Support disciplinary and grievance processes.

• Maintain accurate HR records and reporting.

• Review policies and ensure procedures remain up to date.

• Coordinate training appraisals and safer recruitment checks.

• Solid HR experience at management or senior advisory level.

• Good understanding of UK employment law.

• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills.

• A calm professional approach to sensitive situations.

• Previous education-sector experience would be an advantage.

Youll have the opportunity to use your HR knowledge across a broad role build effective relationships with school leaders and help support staff at every stage of employment.

If you are shortlisted you will be contacted within 48 hours. All interviews are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks including an enhanced DBS check.