HR Manager Location: North London Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Start Date: As soon as possible A leading independent day school for girls aged 4–18 in North London is seeking to appoint a proactive, knowledgeable, and highly organised HR Manager to join their team. The school has a reputation for academic excellence, a supportive working culture, and a strong sense of community. The Role The HR Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering effective HR strategies across the school. You will be responsible for providing comprehensive HR support and guidance to staff, ensuring compliance with employment law and safeguarding regulations, and fostering a positive and professional working environment. Key Responsibilities Oversee the full employee life cycle, including recruitment, induction, appraisal, and exit procedures. Advise senior leaders and line managers on HR policies, employee relations, and best practice. Manage payroll administration in liaison with the Finance team. Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with safer recruitment and safeguarding guidelines. Lead on staff training, professional development, and wellbeing initiatives. Monitor HR systems and policies, ensuring they reflect current legislation and school requirements. Person Specification The successful candidate will have: Strong knowledge of employment law, HR practice, and safer recruitment. Excellent organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills. The ability to work with discretion, diplomacy, and attention to detail. Previous HR experience within the education sector (desirable but not essential). The opportunity to play a key role in the success of a leading independent school. How to Apply Please apply through Axcis with a full CV and supporting statement.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Jessica Flowerdew on 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1061.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Jessica Flowerdew&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1061</strong></strong>