HR Officer

Vision for Education Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Teachers are partnering with a London Multi-Academy Trust to appoint an experienced HR Officer to join the central team in Redbridge. The role covers the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to safeguarding checks and HR administration.

You will maintain accurate records, support absence and payroll processes, and ensure SCR compliance. The role requires prior HR experience, strong organisation, and an ability to handle confidential information within a busy education

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within an HR team.
• Strong understanding of operational HR processes and employment legislation.
• Experience supporting recruitment and employee lifecycle processes.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Confident managing confidential information and sensitive documentation.
• Strong IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office and HR systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent HR experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR support across the Trust.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Maintain accurate employee records and personnel files.
• Manage safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including DBS, references and right-to-work checks.
• Ensure the SCR remains compliant and up to date.
• Support absence management, payroll processes and employee documentation.
• Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures and best practice.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across HR, Finance, Payroll and school teams.

Skills

HR experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Independent working

Prioritisation

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent HR experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Job description

Position: HR Officer

Location: Redbridge

Start date: As soon as possible

Smart Teachers are working with a successful Multi-Academy Trust in London who are seeking to appoint an experienced and dedicated HR Officer to join their central team as soon as possible.

This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and detail-focused HR professional to provide an effective and proactive HR service, supporting schools across the Trust and contributing to the smooth delivery of key HR processes.

The successful candidate will have experience working within a busy HR environment and will play an important role across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, safeguarding checks, employee records and HR administration.

The Role:

• Permanent HR Officer position
• Full-time, 36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year
• Salary: £39,519 - £40,575 per annum (dependent on experience)
• Provide professional HR support across the Trust
• Support recruitment, onboarding and offboarding processes
• Maintain accurate employee records and personnel files
• Manage safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including DBS, references and right-to-work checks
• Ensure the Single Central Register (SCR) remains compliant and up to date
• Support absence management, payroll processes and employee documentation
• Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures and best practice
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across HR, Finance, Payroll and school teams

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience working within an HR team
• Strong understanding of operational HR processes and employment legislation
• Experience supporting recruitment and employee lifecycle processes
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
• Confident managing confidential information and sensitive documentation
• Strong IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office and HR systems
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively
• CIPD qualification or equivalent HR experience desirable

About the Trust:
This successful Multi-Academy Trust is committed to providing excellent education and opportunities for young people across London. The central team plays a vital role in supporting schools to deliver outstanding outcomes, with a strong focus on collaboration, continuous improvement and providing high-quality services.

Why work with Smart Teachers?

• Competitive salary package
• Dedicated consultant support throughout the recruitment process
• Access to opportunities across leading schools and trusts in London
• Support with compliance and onboarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An Enhanced DBS Disclosure with relevant checks will be required for this position.