HR Officer

TeacherActive; Orpington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment service specialized in education is seeking a HR Officer for a temporary full-time position in Croydon. The successful candidate will manage internal recruitment, support HR functions, and act as a point of contact for HR advice. Ideal applicants will have previous HR experience, excellent communication, and organizational skills. This role offers a day rate of £140 - £160 and requires a proactive approach in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a HR Officer or HR Advisor.
• Approachable and flexible personality.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment inbox and respond to queries.
• Support recruitment campaigns and shortlisting candidates.
• Take notes during meetings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to prioritize

Job description

Overview

HR Officer

Location: Croydon

Temp day rate of £140 - £160

A Mainstream Secondary School in Croydon are looking for a HR Officer for a temporary, full-time position. The successful candidate will assist with the internal recruitment of staff and will also work alongside the HR manager in providing support across all aspects of people and change management.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment - managing the recruitment inbox, responding to queries from agencies and candidates where possible and passing on applications to hiring managers.
• Supporting Head Office recruitment campaigns - writing / updating JDs and adverts, placing advertisements, initial shortlisting, inviting candidates to interview etc.
• Note taking at meetings
• First point of contact for HR advice from Head Office managers and employees, and liaising with school-based HR Administrators to resolve queries.
• Supporting schools with return to work and sickness review meetings.
• Support the Business Partners and Head of HR in project work requiring research and data collection.

Person specification

HR Officer or HR Advisor experience

Highly organised, professional, approachable and flexible

Excellent communication skills.

Ability to prioritise and work well under pressure.

If you feel you are an adequate candidate please contact Victoria on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed)

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services