Dedicate Recruitment is excited to partner with a reputable educational trust in recruiting a highly experienced HR Officer for a newly established role supporting three schools with a total staff of 30. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in reviewing and developing HR policies and procedures, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of the organisation. You will provide essential support in managing low-level employee relations cases, overseeing full-cycle recruitment, and facilitating onboarding and offboarding processes. Additionally, your expertise will be vital in managing sickness and absenteeism cases, maintaining the staff well-being portal, and supporting the implementation of a new HR system. Knowledge of Teachers' Pay and Pensions will be essential in delivering accurate advice and support. This is an immediate start, full-time, onsite position, operating from 8am to 4pm, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to a growing trust with the potential for permanent progression.
- Minimum of three years’ experience in HR within a school or education setting
- CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent
- Proven experience supporting recruitment processes from beginning to end
- Knowledge of Teachers' Pay and Pensions
- Experience supporting onboarding and offboarding of staff
- Ability to support low-level employee relations cases and manage absenteeism and sickness
- Experience supporting the implementation of new HR systems
- Available for immediate start and committed to working full-time onsite
This role provides a fantastic chance for a dedicated HR professional to develop within an organisation experiencing significant growth. You will have access to personal development opportunities and the scope to progress into a senior HR role in future, supported by a collaborative and supportive team environment.