HR Officer

Tradewind Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a proactive HR Officer for a supportive academy in the Wakefield area. The successful candidate will support the full employee lifecycle, maintain accurate HR documents, and administer payroll. Ideal applicants should have HR administration experience, strong organizational skills, and confidence in handling sensitive information. This role offers options for flexible working hours and a supportive environment. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Proven HR administration experience, ideally in a school setting.
• Strong understanding of HR processes and confidentiality.
• Meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the full employee lifecycle including onboarding and contract changes.
• Maintain accurate HR documents and records.
• Administer payroll for all school staff.
• Ensure compliance with HR processes and procedures.
• Process confidential information with integrity.

Skills

HR administration experience

Understanding of HR processes

Excellent administrative skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Ability to handle confidential data

Job description

HR Officer - Wakefield

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a highly organised and proactive HR Officer for a supportive academy in the Wakefield area to start ASAP.

About the role:

• Supporting the full employee lifecycle, including pre‑employment checks, onboarding, contract changes, and leavers.
• Maintaining confidential and accurate HR documents and files, including all aspects of staff absences, reviews, and records.
• Administering a high‑quality payroll provision for all school staff in collaboration with the Finance Manager/Deputy Business Manager.
• Ensuring key HR processes and procedures are accurately administered and adhered to.
• Processing confidential information with the utmost sensitivity and integrity.

Working hours:

• Option 1: 7:30 am to 3:30 pm (Monday-Thursday) and 8:00 am to 3:30 pm (Friday).
• Option 2: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (Monday-Thursday) and 8:00 am to 3:30 pm (Friday).

What you'll need:

• Proven HR administration experience, ideally within a school or education setting.
• A strong understanding of HR processes and a commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality.
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Confidence in handling confidential and sensitive personal data.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and on your own initiative.

Ready to apply?

If you have the skills and experience to thrive in this role and are available for an immediate start as HR Officer please get in touch with Tradewind Recruitment.