Director of HR

Agilis Search are proud to be partnering with a prestigious school in Ipswich, with the recruitment of a Director of HR position. In this pivotal role, the Director of HR will oversee employee relations casework, support senior management in shaping the school's culture, and ensure staff feel part of a warm and welcoming community. The HR team includes a Payroll Manager, HR Administrator, and a newly created HR & Payroll Officer position. Regular interaction with other support staff directors and academic leadership teams will be essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Staff Development/Engagement: Manage performance and development needs of all staff.
• Staff Recruitment: Ensure compliance with employment law, Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, and regulatory frameworks.
• Staff Benefits and payroll
• Leadership of HR function and team
• All employee relations processes
• Gender Pay Gap Reporting: Ensure compliance with government reporting requirements.
• HR Policies and Procedures: Keep policies up to date with employment law and best practices.
• Offering HR support to all line managers
• Assisting with the culture and values proposition and delivery

Benefits

• Generous Holiday Entitlement: 30 days of paid holiday per year.
• Free Lunch: Provided in the School Dining Hall during term time.
• Fitness Facilities: Access to the school's swimming pool and fitness gym.
• Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension scheme with 10% employer contributions and 3x death in service life cover.
• Fee Remission: Potential 50% fee remission for eligible children of staff.
• Wellbeing Programme: Access to Smart Health, including 24/7 GP and mental health support.

Person Specification

• Minimum Level 5 CIPD qualification
• 2+ years of HR experience in a medium/large business, excellent knowledge of employment law, and strong IT Skills
• Previous line management experience
• Education experience is beneficial
• Ability to work onsite the majority of the time.