HR Officer

TES FE News; Barnes; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious independent school in London seeks an experienced HR Officer to support their HR department. Responsibilities include recruitment, employee relations, and compliance. The ideal candidate has a degree, CIPD qualification, and strong HR systems experience. This full-time position offers competitive salary and benefits, with some remote working available during school holidays.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Option for remote work during holidays

Qualifications

• Strong generalist background in HR.
• Proven experience with HR Systems.
• Experience managing the full employee lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Oversee HR administration and compliance.
• Support employee relations and wellbeing.

Skills

HR management

Employee lifecycle management

HR Systems maintenance

Recruitment and onboarding

Education

Degree or similar

CIPD qualification

Tools

MHR iTrent

Job description

Overview

HR Officer – Commencing ASAP

St Paul’s School has an opportunity for an experienced HR Officer to join the busy and very friendly HR team. This role plays a key part in the smooth running of the HR Department and the development, implementation and monitoring of HR processes.

The HR Officer will be involved in a broad range of activities, including:

• Recruitment and Onboarding
• HR Systems and Data
• Employee Relations and Wellbeing
• Compliance
• Training and Development
• HR Administration

Qualifications and experience

Suitable applicants will be educated to degree level or similar, and ideally have a CIPD qualification. A strong generalist background in HR including the ability to manage the full employee lifecycle is essential. Excellent knowledge and experience of using and maintaining HR Systems is also a pre-requisite, with MHR iTrent experience being desirable.

Salary and hours

Salary: Competitive plus benefits.

Hours: Full time hours are 35 hours per week Monday to Friday; normally, 8.30am to 4.30pm, including one hour for breaks.

Contract and location

The role is offered on an all-year-round basis or term time (34 weeks) plus 6 weeks during school holidays. Applicants should make their preferences clear in their application. Some element of remote working during school holidays is available.

Application process

We are currently rolling out our new online recruitment system on a phased basis. In order to apply for this vacancy, please follow the link and complete an online application form – hardcopy applications will not be accepted for this vacancy. If you have any queries, please contact [e-mail].

The closing date for all applications is midnight on 15 October 2025.

Interviews will take place thereafter. The school reserves the right to interview candidates prior to the closing date so an early application is encouraged.

St Paul’s School and St Paul’s Juniors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employer and the Disclosure and Barring Service. St Paul’s School and St Paul’s Juniors are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive educational environment.

St Paul’s is a selective Independent Day School for boys, occupying a superb 45-acre site on the south bank of the Thames, west of Hammersmith Bridge. St Paul’s School excels academically at both A level and GCSE, with some of the highest national scores, but it is the work beyond the curriculum that excites both students and teachers alike.

St Paul’s School, Lonsdale Road, London SW13 9JT