TEMP TO PERM OPPORTUNITY
Our client is seeking a HR Officer to support their HR function, delivering high-quality, professional HR services to the Leadership Teams, Managers, and the Trust HR Director.
This role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities including payroll, recruitment, training, and administration, ensuring compliance with Trust policies and regulations at all times.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Supervise the recruitment process, ensuring job descriptions and person specifications are up-to-date and effective.
- Prepare job adverts and oversee the posting on appropriate media including the school website.
- Manage the interview process, including making arrangements, preparing packs, and conducting candidate checks.
- Oversee post-appointment administration, ensuring all pre-employment checks are completed.
- Conduct Enhanced DBS checks for all staff, governors, and volunteers.
- Prepare employment contracts and support new hires with induction and training.
- Assist managers in implementing induction programmes and conducting regular probation meetings and annual appraisals.
- Maintain accurate HR and payroll records, ensuring compliance with legal standards (e.g., Ofsted, Home Office, GDPR).
- Support the Trust Director of HR and/or line managers with informal and formal HR processes.
- Produce reports for HR & Pay Committee meetings and maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant policies and procedures.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience in Human Resources, preferably within an educational or trust setting.
- Strong understanding of recruitment processes and legal compliance in HR.
- Proficient in HR and payroll systems, and personnel file management.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Knowledge of GDPR and other relevant legislation.
- Ability to work flexibly and efficiently as part of a team.