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Senior HR Manager
Job Posted: 17 hours ago
Salary: £ 42,000 - 46,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Solihull
Expire in: a month
Job Description
My client based in Solihull are currently recruitment for a HR Manager on a full time permanent basis. Reporting to the Executive HR Director, the ideal candidate will come with experience from a Trust or Education setting. Must be CIPD Level 5 or above to be considered.
Start date – January 2026
Hybrid – two days from home 3 days in the office
Salary - £42,000 – 46,000 DOE
Role Purpose
The Trust HR Manager will act as the strategic deputy to the Executive HR Director, delivering high-quality HR services across the Trust. The role leads on complex employee relations, workforce planning, HR analytics, and organisational change. The postholder will drive HR excellence, ensure legal compliance, and promote a positive, inclusive culture.
Key Responsibilities
Employee Relations & Casework
Manage complex ER cases: disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence.
Liaise with outsourced HR provider to ensure effective casework support.
Fortnightly case review meetings.
Monitor HRIS case logs and maintain the internal casework tracker.
Assess and action reports from reporting systems.
Escalate complex/sensitive cases to HR Director as required.
Provide expert employment law and HR best-practice guidance.
Ensure consistent application of Trust policies.
Represent the Trust at hearings and, where required, tribunals.
Lead statutory and internal reporting: Gender Pay Gap, Apprenticeship Levy, EDI metrics.
Analyse trends in absence, turnover, engagement.
Provide insight to inform workforce planning and HR strategy.
Collaborate with Payroll and Finance on contractual changes and case outcomes.
Maintain HR systems and ensure data integrity.
Build strong relationships with school leaders, unions, and external partners.
Promote continuous improvement and development.
Deputise for the Executive HR Director as required.
Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills:
Essential:
Strong experience managing complex ER casework
Experience with HR data reporting and analysis
In-depth knowledge of employment law, HR practice, and safeguarding
Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
Personal Qualities:
Professional, discreet, emotionally intelligent
Resilient and calm under pressure
Collaborative, inclusive leadership style
Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach
If you have the skills and experience listed above please send your CV to or call (phone number removed).
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