Hr Officer – Manchester | School Support Staff

Marchant Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment in Manchester seeks an organised HR Officer to support day-to-day HR operations and ensure smooth recruitment, onboarding and staff processes. You will maintain employee records, assist with contracts and absence management, and respond to HR queries while supporting policies and compliance.

This role also provides general administrative support to the HR team. The ideal candidate has previous HR experience, enjoys working with people, and demonstrates strong attention to

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR or personnel role.
• Good knowledge of HR administration and recruitment processes.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to handle confidential information appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Supporting recruitment, onboarding and pre-employment checks.
• Maintaining accurate employee records and personnel files.
• Assisting with contracts, absence management and staff changes.
• Responding to HR queries from staff and managers.
• Supporting policies, procedures and employment compliance.
• Providing general administrative support to the HR team.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Professional approach

Ability to handle confidential info

Approachable demeanor

Job description

We are seeking an organised and approachable HR Officer to join a school in Manchester, supporting the day-to-day running of the HR function.

This role would suit someone with previous HR experience who enjoys working with people, maintaining accurate records and helping ensure recruitment and staff processes run smoothly.

Supporting recruitment, onboarding and pre-employment checks.

Maintaining accurate employee records and personnel files.

Assisting with contracts, absence management and staff changes.

Responding to HR queries from staff and managers.

Supporting policies, procedures and employment compliance.

Providing general administrative support to the HR team.

Previous experience in an HR or personnel role.

Good knowledge of HR administration and recruitment processes.

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Good communication skills and a professional approach.

The ability to handle confidential information appropriately.