HR Manager – Sixth Form College – Leeds – January 2026 Start

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A high-performing Sixth Form College in Leeds is seeking a skilled and confident HR Manager to oversee HR operations across teaching, pastoral, and support teams. Key Details • Role: HR Manager • Institution: Sixth Form College, Leeds • Start: January 2026 • Contract: Permanent, full-time • Suitability: Education or FE HR experience beneficial About the College The college supports around 1,800 students and 230 staff with a strong culture of professionalism, academic success, and wellbeing. The HR team is central to recruitment, CPD coordination, and safeguarding. Staff benefit from clear systems, strong leadership, and professional growth opportunities. The Role – What You’ll Do • Lead recruitment, HR compliance, and safer recruitment for staff and contractors. • Manage complex employee relations and casework. • Coordinate HR systems, payroll processing, and staff absence management. • Support senior leaders with workforce planning and HR strategy. • Review and update policies in line with employment legislation. • Build positive professional relationships across the college. Person Specification • CIPD Level 5 (minimum). • Strong generalist HR experience. • Confidence handling ER cases and investigations. • Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. Salary & Benefits • Competitive FE leadership pay scale • CPD, onsite amenities, wellbeing programmes Safeguarding Enhanced DBS, references, and vetting checks required. How to Apply Please submit your CV and a short covering note.

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