Human Resources Manager

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St Peter’s Catholic High School, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8NU.

• Actual salary £30,173 to £33,837.
• Permanent position working 40 weeks per year (term time plus 2 weeks).
• 37 hours per week. Generally, 08.30 to 16.30 Mon to Thur, 16:00 finish on Fri.
• Some flexibility on hours and working from home around the needs of school.
• Outstanding public sector pension 18.3% employer contributions.
• Large, supportive team.
• Free parking.

Key Duties:

• Stay updated on HR legislation, best practices, and policies.
• Manage staff recruitment, including contracts, onboarding, and DBS checks.
• Handle payroll queries and oversee payroll returns.
• Support with absence management, including Return to Work interviews.
• Coordinate staff CPD, training, and development programmes.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies (Single Central Record, KCSIE).
• Improve HR and administrative procedures for efficiency.

Minimum Requirements:

• Level 5 CIPD qualification or significant HR experience.
• Knowledge of HR software systems for reports and data.
• Up-to-date knowledge of HR best practices and employment law.
• Extensive experience delivering efficient HR services and managing complex staffing issues.
• GCSEs (A-C) in English and Maths, or equivalent.
• Legally entitled to work in the UK.

This role is subject to an enhanced child workforce DBS.