HR Officer - Education & People Experience

Weavers Academy; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Weavers Academy is seeking an HR Officer to be the first point of contact for HR matters across the academy. You will support colleagues throughout the employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to absence management and wellbeing.

The ideal candidate will have a degree or equivalent experience, experience in HR, and a solid understanding of GDPR and safeguarding requirements, with strong organisation, communication and discretion.

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree Level or qualified by experience.
• Experience in HR environment, including supporting recruitment processes.
• Understanding of GDPR, safeguarding requirements and maintaining accurate employee records.
• Understanding of HR policies, recruitment and absence management processes.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Own transport.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for HR matters within the academy.
• Support colleagues through the employee lifecycle, including recruitment and onboarding.
• Manage absence, wellbeing and attendance processes.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and data protection requirements.
• Collaborate with academy leaders and the Regional HR Business Partner to support staff and students.

Skills

HR policies

Recruitment support

GDPR knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Job description

Weavers Academy is seeking an HR Officer to be the first point of contact for HR matters across the academy. You will support colleagues throughout the employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to absence management and wellbeing.

The ideal candidate will have a degree or equivalent experience, experience in HR, and a solid understanding of GDPR and safeguarding requirements, with strong organisation, communication and discretion.