Vacancy | HR Operations Manager
| Title | HR Operations Manager |
| Hours | 37 hours per week, 52 weeks of the year |
| Salary | Up to £46,591 per annum |
| Organisation | Chelmsford College |
| Closing Date | 15/04/2026 |
| Job Description | Download Job Description Document |
| Person Specification | Download Person Specification Document |
| Description | We are seeking a proactive and people-centred HR Operations Manager to lead day to day employee relations and performance management matters with modernising our service and systems. This role will drive innovation, improve practices and support an agile workforce equipped to thrive whilst ensuring we implement our health & wellbeing strategies and manage safeguarding, legal and statutory compliance. You will be responsible for: • Managing the team and ensuring a consistent high-quality advice and guidance service • Act as a Deputy Safeguarding lead for staff, ensuring full compliance • Provide clear, practical HR advice to managers and staff on employee relations • Oversee HR operations including probation reviews, sickness absence, and organisational change • Champion wellbeing, staff engagement and inclusion initiatives • Maintain accurate data, produce analytics and ensure full compliance with GDPR • Contribute to policy development, HR projects and continuous improvement. • Promote our culture, values and employer brand, acting as a role model in all aspects of your work. About You: • You will bring strong HR operational experience ideally within an education setting, or other highly regulated sector • Confidence in your knowledge and application of employment legislation, and statutory regulations. • You will be solution focussed, with excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise a varied workload. • Have the ability to build strong, credible working relationships, and experience in coaching and mentoring. • A passion for working in an inclusive workplace, promoting equality, with a focus on staff health and wellbeing • Hold a minimum L5 CIPD, People Management qualification • Hold a minimum of English and Maths GCSE(Grade 4-9 or C-A) Are you ready to make a meaningful impact and join a developing People Services Team, with a focus on digital transformation, then apply today! We look forward to hearing from you. The College is committed to equality and diversity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share these commitments. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. If you have any further questions, please e-mail employment@chelmsford.ac.uk Applications will be considered upon receipt. |
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Human Resource DepartmentChelmsford College
Moulsham Street Campus
Chelmsford
CM2 0JQ
Tel: 01245 293018
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