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Head of HR
Location: The heart of South London
Hours: 8am-5pm, Monday to Friday (On-site)
Salary – £55,000 – £65,000
The Heart of the Role
As The Head of HR, you’ll be the heartbeat of the professional community. This isn’t just about HR; it’s about nurturing an environment where staff can flourish. You will be a visionary leader and a trusted partner to the Headmaster and Finance Director, blending high-level strategy with a hands-on, empathetic approach to the entire employee journey. From the first “hello” in recruitment to the smooth running of daily operations, you’ll ensure the environment remains a gold-standard workplace.
Your Journey
- Inspiring Leadership: Act as the guardian of the culture, leading the HR function with warmth and wisdom.
- Empathetic Relations: Navigate employee relations-from performance to wellbeing-with a fair, human-centric touch that fosters trust and resolution.
- Talent Champion: Partner with the Recruitment Officer to transform how to find and welcome new talent, ensuring every new starter feels the magic from day one.
- Operational Excellence: Provide a steady hand for our Payroll Administrator, ensuring our team is supported with accuracy and total peace of mind.
- Digital Storytelling: Evolve HR systems into seamless workflows that make life easier for everyone.
- Guiding Light: Serve as a beacon of knowledge to the Senior Leadership Team, advising on everything from organisational structure to the latest in educational best practices.
- Safe & Sound: Champion commitment to ISI regulations and safeguarding.
Are You the One?
- Experienced Leader: You’ve already made your mark as a Head of HR or HR Manager and are ready for a role with real soul.
- Wise & Qualified: Whether you have the certificates or the battle-tested experience, your sound judgement is your greatest asset.
- Sector Savvy: You likely have a background in education or a similarly fast-paced, people-first environment.
- Communicator & Influencer: You speak with confidence and listen with intent, building credible relationships at every level.
- Organised Soul: You balance a busy workload with discretion, grace, and a genuine passion for supporting others.
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