HR Admin Officer

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust; Chatham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Chatham is seeking a HR Admin Officer to support their HR team. You will assist in the employee lifecycle processes and manage HR queries in a dynamic role. This position offers competitive pay and professional development opportunities within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive Pay Scales

Pro-rata annual leave entitlement of 27 days

Access to mentoring and resources

Opportunities for training courses

Cycle2Work Scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Discount for Teachers scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of providing HR advice and support, ideally within a busy and varied environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle competing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to build relationships at all levels.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• A willingness to learn and develop as part of a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for HR queries, providing clear advice and guidance.
• Support the full employee lifecycle from onboarding to employee relations.
• Manage your own caseload of HR matters, ensuring timely and consistent outcomes.
• Provide administrative support to the HR function, including accurate record keeping.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the team by preparing documentation and reports.

Skills

HR advice and support

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Solutions-focused approach

Willingness to learn

Job description

Overview

Are you a HR professional ready to make a significant impact?

We're recruiting a HR Admin Officer to join Thinking Solutions for Education on a fixed term contract until 31 August 2026. You will provide support to our parent group’s HR team for their Trust schools. As HR Admin Officer, you’ll play a vital role in supporting colleagues across the Trust and our commercial arm. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days look the same. You will become a vital part of our HR team. You will work with senior school leaders and develop strong relationships. You will take ownership of HR admin and queries from TSAT schools.

What you will be doing :

For further details please see the attached job description

• Act as the first point of contact for HR queries, providing clear advice and guidance while escalating more complex matters appropriately.
• Support the full employee lifecycle — from onboarding to employee relations, performance, and wellbeing.
• Manage your own caseload of HR matters, including absence management and low-level employee relations, ensuring timely, fair, and consistent outcomes.
• Provide administrative support to the HR function, including accurate record keeping, HR system updates, and compliance checks.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the team by supporting HR processes, preparing documentation, and producing reports and correspondence.
• Build relationships with staff and managers, offering a professional and approachable HR service that reflects our ethos and values of TSfE.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who enjoys balancing the detail of administration with the challenge of handling day-to-day HR issues. You’ll bring:

• Experience of providing HR advice and support, ideally within a busy and varied environment.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to juggle competing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to build relationships at all levels.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• A willingness to learn and develop as part of a supportive team.

About Us

Why join us?

At TSfE, you’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking organisation where people matter. We will invest in your professional growth, offering access to CPD, mentoring, and opportunities to broaden your HR expertise. You’ll be part of a values-driven team, working together to create positive outcomes for staff and students alike.

At Thinking Solutions for Education (TSfE), part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust family, we are committed to transforming life chances not only for our pupils, but also for the colleagues who make it all possible. We know that when staff feel supported, valued, and equipped to thrive, great things follow.

What TSfE will offer you

• Competitive Pay Scales
• Annual Leave: A pro-rata annual leave entitlement of 27 days for support staff, increasing to 31 after 5 years of service.
• Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
• Training: Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for funded apprenticeships and training courses.
• Cycle2Work Scheme: Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase a new bike with National Insurance savings.
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Store Discounts: Support staff have access to the Discount for Teachers scheme that offers a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers.

Next Steps

If you are interested in working in our HR team, benefiting from a supportive network of colleagues across our company, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today!

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

To arrange an informal conversation regarding this opportunity please email Simon Arnold – [e-mail]

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates. If you have any questions regarding this process please email [e-mail]