Job Description

Broad, hands‑on HR exposure in a varied roleOpportunity to make a real impactAbout Our ClientWe are seeking a HR Officer to join a busy and collaborative HR team, supporting a multi‑site organisation within the education sector. This is a varied, hands‑on role offering the opportunity to work across the full employee lifecycle, providing high‑quality HR advice, administration, and support to leaders and teams.The role would suit an experienced HR administrator or HR officer who is organised, detail‑driven, and confident supporting managers in a fast‑paced, people‑focused environment.Reporting into the Head of HR, you will play a key role in delivering accurate, timely, and compliant HR support across multiple sites. You will act as a first point of contact for HR queries, support employee relations processes, and help ensure robust HR systems, data, and safer recruitment practices are in place.This is a role which requires professionalism, discretion, and strong communication skills, alongside the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.Job DescriptionAct as a first point of contact for HR‑related queries, providing timely and accurate advice within scopeSupport employee relations processes including absence management, disciplinaries, grievances, performance management, and flexible workingWork closely with a payroll provider to ensure accurate payroll administration, pensions, and benefits, including payroll checkingMaintain accurate HR records and systems, ensuring GDPR compliance at all timesSupport end‑to‑end recruitment processes, including advertising, interview coordination, safer recruitment checks, and onboardingEnsure all pre‑employment and vetting checks are completed in line with safeguarding requirementsSupport induction, probation, and internal processes for new startersAssist with HR data, reporting, and statutory returns, including workforce‑related reportingSupport policy and procedure maintenance, templates, and HR documentationProvide effective support to the wider HR team, including note‑taking, preparation for meetings, and process improvement activity