• Location: Watford, Hertfordshire

• Start: ASAP

• Contract: Permanent

• Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:30–16:30 (37 hours per week)

• Salary: £40,000–£46,000 per annum (indicative)

• Benefits: Pension, annual leave allowance, HR training and development, employee wellbeing support

A school in Watford is seeking an organised and approachable HR Manager to oversee its people processes and provide day-to-day advice to managers and staff.

This is a hands-on role covering recruitment, employee relations, HR compliance and staff development. You’ll need to be comfortable managing competing priorities while maintaining a professional and supportive approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding and pre-employment checks.

• Advise managers on absence, conduct, performance and grievance matters.

• Maintain accurate personnel files and HR systems.

• Review HR policies and support consistent procedures.

• Monitor training, appraisals and staff development.

• Support compliance with employment law and school safeguarding requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous HR management or senior HR advisory experience.

• A good working knowledge of employment legislation.

• Strong communication and decision-making skills.

• A discreet, practical approach to confidential issues.

• Education experience is desirable, but candidates from other sectors will be considered.

Why Apply?

You’ll have a varied role where your HR expertise can make a direct contribution to staff experience and the effective running of the school.

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