HR Officer — Flexible Term-Time Role Across Schools

Matrix Academy Trust; Bloxwich; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Well-being package

24/7 online GP

Physiotherapy services

Counselling services

Annual health checks

Job summary

Matrix Academy Trust is seeking an experienced HR Officer to centralise HR services across our nine academies. You will provide professional HR advice, manage recruitment processes, and ensure compliance with HR policies under the guidance of the HR Manager and HR Director.

Based at multiple sites including Head Office in Walsall and Etone College in Nuneaton, you will travel between schools as required, handle casework, and support safeguarding and staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3 qualification (Level 5 desirable).
• Previous HR experience in a school or educational setting.
• Knowledge of HR processes, employment law, and safer recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment processes, including employment checks (references, DBS, right-to-work) and new starter documentation.
• Maintain HR records and systems, including SIMS, payroll uploads, and employee filing systems.
• Deliver accurate, timely, and confidential HR administration to a high professional standard.
• Work across multiple sites to provide support and capacity as required.

Skills

HR processes

Employment law

Safer recruitment

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-site work

Driving licence

Education

CIPD Level 3

CIPD Level 5 (desirable)

Job description

Matrix Academy Trust is seeking an experienced HR Officer to centralise HR services across our nine academies. You will provide professional HR advice, manage recruitment processes, and ensure compliance with HR policies under the guidance of the HR Manager and HR Director.

Based at multiple sites including Head Office in Walsall and Etone College in Nuneaton, you will travel between schools as required, handle casework, and support safeguarding and staff wellbeing.