HR Officer - Dynamic School Payroll & Onboarding

Marchant Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment partners with a well-established school organisation in Manchester to recruit an organised HR Officer for its central HR function. You will support a broad range of HR processes in a busy environment, including payroll, onboarding, records, and reporting.

Prior HR experience is essential, with school or education experience highly desirable. The role requires confidentiality, strong deadlines management, and a proactive approach to supporting managers in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within HR is essential, with school or education experience highly desirable.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to handle sensitive information and deadlines.
• Experience with payroll administration and onboarding processes.
• Comfortable working in a central HR function and supporting managers.

Responsibilities

• Monthly payroll administration
• Recruitment and safer onboarding
• Employee records and HR systems
• Absence management
• Pensions and family leave
• Contracts and salary changes
• HR reporting and compliance
• Supporting managers with day-to-day HR queries

Skills

Payroll

Recruitment

HRIS

Absence management

Pensions & family leave

Contracts & salary changes

HR reporting

Compliance

Job description

Marchant Recruitment partners with a well-established school organisation in Manchester to recruit an organised HR Officer for its central HR function. You will support a broad range of HR processes in a busy environment, including payroll, onboarding, records, and reporting.

Prior HR experience is essential, with school or education experience highly desirable. The role requires confidentiality, strong deadlines management, and a proactive approach to supporting managers in a school setting.