Hr Officer

Pertemps Camberley; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Farnborough seeks an experienced HR and Personnel Senior Officer to support HR services across three sites. This role involves recruitment, payroll, and compliance activities, where you will offer first-line advice while maintaining confidentiality and ensuring effective HR processes. The ideal candidate will have strong HR experience and excellent organizational skills and will benefit from a flexible and supportive work environment.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Flexibility in working pattern

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in HR or personnel administration.
• Knowledge of HR processes and recruitment.
• Good ICT skills and ability to work confidentially.

Responsibilities

• Lead on recruitment and HR administration.
• Manage payroll changes and workforce compliance.
• Provide first-line advice to staff.

Skills

Strong experience in HR or personnel administration

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to build strong working relationships

Attention to detail

Commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality

Education

CIPD Level 3 (or working towards)

Tools

MS Office

HR/payroll systems

Job description

My client is a successful school in Farnborough, currently seeking an experienced HR and Personnel Senior Officer.

Job Role

They are seeking a highly organised and proactive HR and Personnel Senior Officer to join our friendly team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting our special school, ensuring we deliver excellent HR and personnel services across three sites.

Post Details

The post is for 25 hours per week, term time (39 weeks) plus 6 additional weeks to support recruitment, payroll, and compliance activities. We are supportive of flexible working and can offer hybrid working arrangements for the right candidate.

You will lead on recruitment, HR administration, payroll changes, and workforce compliance, including maintaining the Single Central Record and supporting safer recruitment. You will provide first‑line advice to staff and managers in line with Hampshire County Council's MOPP policies and will work closely with Hampshire HR Advisory to support casework.

Key Requirements

They are looking for someone with:

• Strong experience in HR or personnel administration
• A good knowledge of HR processes, recruitment, and payroll systems (IBC desirable)
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to build strong working relationships with staff and external partners
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, and confidentiality

Person Specification

Essential

• HR or personnel administration experience
• Knowledge of recruitment and HR processes
• Ability to work accurately and confidentially
• Good ICT skills (MS Office; HR/payroll systems)
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Understanding of safeguarding and safer recruitment

Desirable

• CIPD Level 3 (or working towards)
• Experience with Hampshire IBC payroll system and/or Arbor MIS
• Experience of working in an educational or special school setting

In return, they offer:

• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Flexibility in working pattern and the option for hybrid working
• Professional development opportunities
• The chance to make a real difference in the life of our school community