HR Manager / HR Business Partner (Temporary)
We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Manager / HR Business Partner to join a busy and fast-paced education setting on a temporary basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident HR professional who thrives in a people-focused environment and can provide operational HR support across the full employee lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Managing and responding to day-to-day staff HR enquiries
Supporting managers with employee relations matters from end-to-end
Managing the full recruitment cycle, including:
Drafting job adverts
Shortlisting and interview coordination
Liaising with recruitment agencies
Issuing offer letters and contracts
Coordinating onboarding and induction processes for new starters
Supporting HR administration and compliance within the education sector
Assisting with absence management, probation reviews, and policy guidance
Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems
Providing general HR Business Partner support to leadership teams
About You
The successful candidate will have:
Previous HR Manager or HRBP experience
Experience working within a busy education or public sector environment (desirable)
Strong knowledge of employee relations processes from end-to-end
Experience managing recruitment and onboarding activities
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
The ability to work independently and manage a varied workload
CIPD qualification or equivalent experience preferred
If you are an organised and hands-on HR professional looking for your next temporary opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.
We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK
