Education HR Officer. Job in Luton Education & Training Jobs

Reed; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected educational institution is seeking a Human Resources Officer. This role involves providing HR support, managing recruitment processes, and ensuring compliance with policies. The ideal candidate has experience in HR within the educational sector and strong communication skills. The position offers an excellent work-life balance and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent work-life balance

Professional development opportunities

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-task.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient with education IT software.

Responsibilities

• Providing front-line HR support and advice.
• Oversee the HR function across the academy.
• Focus on employee relations and statutory record keeping.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process.
• Administer the payroll system ensuring accuracy in payroll reports.

Skills

HR administrative roles

Confidentiality

Organisational skills

Excellent communication

Proficient with education software

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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

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.