Education HR Officer

Education Human Resources Officer

• Location: Luton
• Job Type: Full Time - Mon-Fri (Term Time only plus 5 additional days)
• Pay Grade: £16.08 per hour
• Hours: Minimum of 30 hours per week

We are seeking a Human Resources Officer to join our team at a well-respected educational institution within a Multi Academy Trust. This role is key in providing front-line HR support and advice, ensuring compliance with Trust policies, employment law, and best practices, specifically tailored to the educational setting.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Oversee the HR function across the academy
• Focus on employee relations, transactions, and statutory record keeping
• Manage staffing matters
• Maintain accurate staff records on educational software eg Arbor.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process ensuring alignment with safeguarding requirements
• Maintain confidential HR and payroll records
• Manage HR-related correspondence
• Provide support and advice to the Headteacher and Senior Leaders in relation to employee matters eg sickness absence management, disciplinary, performance
• Ensure all HR policies are updated and compliant with current legislation and reflect requirements of the educational setting.
• Administer the payroll system, ensuring accuracy in payroll reports
• Collaborate with payroll provider for assistance
• Dealing with queries

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in HR administrative roles, preferably within the educational sector.
• Strong capability in managing sensitive information with diplomacy and confidentiality
• Organisational skills with the ability to multi tasks
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient with education IT software eg SIMS or Arbor.
• An understanding of HR requirements and challenges within the educational sector.

Benefits:

• Term-time working hours plus additional days, offering an excellent work-life balance ideal for those familiar with the academic calendar.
• Opportunities for professional development and training, with a focus on advancing HR practices within the educational sector.