HR Officer

Tradewind Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a part-time School HR Officer for a secondary school in Camden to provide maternity cover until February 2027. Responsibilities include managing recruitment and onboarding processes, maintaining staff records, and advising on HR policies. Ideal candidates will have previous HR experience, strong knowledge of UK employment legislation, and excellent communication skills. Join a supportive school environment that values collaboration and staff wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Support from leadership team

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR Officer or HR Administrator role is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR processes.
• Ability to handle sensitive issues with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment processes including onboarding and leaver processes.
• Maintain accurate staff records and HR systems.
• Advise on HR policies and support absence management.

Skills

HR processes

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

School HR Officer - Secondary School - Maternity Cover - 3 Days per Week - Until February 2027 - Camden

Are you an experienced HR professional with a strong understanding of school-based HR processes? Are you looking for a part-time role within a supportive secondary school environment?

Tradewind Recruitment are working with a welcoming and well-regarded secondary school in Camden who are seeking a School HR Officer to join their team on a part-time basis (3 days per week) to provide maternity cover until February 2027.

This role is ideal for someone with excellent attention to detail who enjoys supporting staff and senior leaders with all aspects of HR administration and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Managing recruitment processes, including adverts, shortlisting, interview coordination, and pre-employment checks.
• Overseeing onboarding and leaver processes, including contracts, references, and documentation.
• Maintaining accurate staff records and HR systems.
• Supporting payroll by processing starters, leavers, changes, and absences.
• Advising staff and managers on HR policies, procedures, and employment matters.
• Supporting absence management, maternity/paternity processes, and staff wellbeing initiatives.
• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, safer recruitment, and GDPR requirements.
• Assisting with HR reporting, inspections, and audits as required.

Requirements

• Previous experience in an HR Officer or HR Administrator role (school-based experience highly desirable).
• Strong knowledge of HR processes and UK employment legislation.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills with strong attention to detail.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive matters professionally.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

What’s on Offer

• Part-time role: 3 days per week (days to be agreed).
• Fixed-term maternity cover contract until February 2027.
• A supportive and collaborative secondary school in Camden.
• Competitive daily or pro-rata salary, dependent on experience.
• Full handover and ongoing support from the leadership team.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced HR professional looking for a part-time School HR Officer role in a Camden secondary school, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered.