HR Officer

Academics Ltd; Acton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd is recruiting an experienced HR Officer for an outstanding secondary school in the Borough of Ealing, West London. The role covers recruitment, onboarding, safer recruitment checks and staff records.

You will support managers with HR queries, coordinate DBS checks, safeguarding records and ensure policy compliance. Salary between 33,492 and 34,482 GBP; full-time hours, 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an HR Officer, ideally in a school.
• Knowledge of education HR and safer recruitment.
• Understanding of DBS and safeguarding procedures.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Excellent IT skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment, onboarding and safer recruitment checks.
• Maintain staff records and HR databases.
• Prepare contracts, offer letters and employment documents.
• Support managers with HR queries and administration.
• Coordinate DBS checks, references and safeguarding records.
• Ensure compliance with KCSIE and school policies.

Skills

HR Officer experience

Safer recruitment knowledge

DBS checks awareness

Job description

Borough of Ealing, West London

Salary: 33,492- 34,482
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8.30am-4.30pm
Contract: Full-time

Academics are recruiting an experienced HR Officer for an Outstanding secondary school in the Borough of Ealing.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR Officer with school-based HR experience to join a supportive school team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment, onboarding and safer recruitment checks.
• Maintain staff records and HR databases.
• Prepare contracts, offer letters and employment documents.
• Support managers with HR queries and administration.
• Coordinate DBS checks, references and safeguarding records.
• Ensure compliance with KCSIE and school policies.

Requirements

• Previous experience as an HR Officer, ideally in a school.
• Knowledge of education HR and safer recruitment.
• Understanding of DBS and safeguarding procedures.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Excellent IT skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage confidential information.

Why Apply?

Join an Outstanding school in the Borough of Ealing, offering:

• Supportive colleagues and leadership.
• Training and career development.
• A positive working environment.
• Opportunities for progression.

Academics welcomes applications from candidates looking to develop their career as an HR Officer in the Borough of Ealing.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.