Shape the future of HR at a leading Melbourne independent school, where your expertise and ideas will be valued by a vibrant, supportive team
HR Manager
HR Manager
The Opportunity
We are excited to partner with a prestigious and highly respected independent school in that is committed to excellence.
This is a specialist HR Manager role, working closely with the Director of People & Culture to oversee HR operations and drive process improvement across the employee lifecycle.
Joining a smart, supportive and collaborative team, you’ll work within a diverse school environment that values professionalism, integrity and mutual respect.
The school offers a warm culture, highly engaged staff and a strong sense of purpose.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Director of People & Culture, you will be responsible for overseeing HR operations, enhancing processes and ensuring best practice in employee relations. This is a highly hands-on position requiring strong management process skills and the ability to partner confidently with senior teaching staff as well as lead one HR Advisor.
Key responsibilities include:
You will be a confident and capable HR professional with experience in similar regulated industries such as education, health or banking. You will be equally comfortable managing operational HR processes and leading project-based change initiatives.
The ideal candidate will bring:
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your application to the attention of Clare Johnston reference number: 3951998
We are excited to partner with a prestigious and highly respected independent school in that is committed to excellence.
This is a specialist HR Manager role, working closely with the Director of People & Culture to oversee HR operations and drive process improvement across the employee lifecycle.
Joining a smart, supportive and collaborative team, you’ll work within a diverse school environment that values professionalism, integrity and mutual respect.
The school offers a warm culture, highly engaged staff and a strong sense of purpose.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Director of People & Culture, you will be responsible for overseeing HR operations, enhancing processes and ensuring best practice in employee relations. This is a highly hands-on position requiring strong management process skills and the ability to partner confidently with senior teaching staff as well as lead one HR Advisor.
Key responsibilities include:
- Oversee full HR operations from onboarding through to exit
- Drive process improvements and implement operational efficiencies
- Support workforce planning and compliance across a complex, regulated environment
- Manage Employee Relations, including advising on performance, coaching staff and conflict resolution
- Run workplace investigations when required
- Partner with senior stakeholders including Deputy Principals, Heads of School and leadership
- Work effectively without a fully integrated HRIS using smaller systems and manual processes where necessary
- Contribute to organisational culture by being a trusted, respected voice within the school community
You will be a confident and capable HR professional with experience in similar regulated industries such as education, health or banking. You will be equally comfortable managing operational HR processes and leading project-based change initiatives.
The ideal candidate will bring:
- Demonstrated experience as an HR Business Partner
- Strong process management and project delivery skills
- Deep expertise in employee relations, conflict resolution and coaching
- Strong influencing skills and able to engage effectively with teaching and senior staff
- Adaptability in environments without fully integrated HR technology
- Tertiary qualifications in HR, Business or a related discipline (highly regarded)
- Attractive salary plus benefits
- Five weeks’ annual leave, including Christmas shutdown
- Two additional leave days (Cup Weekend & November 15)
- Flexibility of start/finish times - this role is onsite full time
- Supportive, high calibre team with a strong sense of purpose
- Opportunity to make a measurable impact on HR processes and culture in an esteemed educational environment
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your application to the attention of Clare Johnston reference number: 3951998
Salary Range:
$ - $
Work Type:
Full Time
Location:
Victoria
Date Published:
09-Aug-2025