Job Description
HR Manager
Salary: £33,366 to £40,476
Contract: Full-time, Permanent (36.5 hours/week)
Location: South Birmingham with travel between sites
Morgan Hunt is proud to be partnering exclusively with a unique Education Federation in South Birmingham, comprising two special schools and an independent specialist college, to support the recruitment of their new HR Manager.
The Federation provides a continuous, high-quality educational experience for children and young people with complex needs, from early years through to adulthood.
Key Responsibilities HR Manager
1. Lead and develop consistent HR practices across the Federation, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with strategic goals.
2. Manage and coach the HR team (including assistants), handling induction, probation, performance, and training.
3. Mentor and support line managers on people management, employee relations, and performance.
4. Advise on complex HR cases (disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability) ensuring consistent policy application.
5. Oversee safe, fair recruitment processes from job design to onboarding and vetting.
6. Maintain safeguarding records (Single Central Record), manage payroll collaboration, and ensure compliance with HR legislation.
7. Support change managem...