Education HR & Recruitment Coordinator

Crofton School; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Crofton School is seeking a friendly and proactive HR Officer to join our busy office. You will support staff and managers, coordinating recruitment from advertising vacancies to interviews and pre-employment checks, welcoming new colleagues and ensuring smooth onboarding.

You’ll also monitor attendance and absences, assist with return‑to‑work, and maintain accurate HR records and systems in partnership with the Director of Operations and the HISP Trust HR team.

Qualifications

• Organised and approachable with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Discretion and respect for confidentiality in handling staff data.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment processes: advertise vacancies, shortlist, organise interviews.
• Arrange interviews and conduct pre-employment checks for new staff.
• Welcome and onboard new colleagues to the school.
• Manage staff attendance/absence and support return-to-work processes for managers.
• Ensure HR records and systems are accurate and up to date.
• Provide day-to-day HR support to staff and managers with the wider HR team.

Job description

Crofton School is seeking a friendly and proactive HR Officer to join our busy office. You will support staff and managers, coordinating recruitment from advertising vacancies to interviews and pre-employment checks, welcoming new colleagues and ensuring smooth onboarding.

You’ll also monitor attendance and absences, assist with return‑to‑work, and maintain accurate HR records and systems in partnership with the Director of Operations and the HISP Trust HR team.