HR Officer — School HR & Payroll Specialist

MERIDIAN TRUST; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust in Peterborough is seeking a motivated HR Officer to manage HR functions and support school management. You will handle payroll, monitor sickness and staff absences, and ensure compliance with safeguarding procedures. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and strong administration abilities, as well as a GCSE in English. The role offers professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits including free eye tests and flu vaccinations

Defined benefit local government or Teacher's pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts on various benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining HR functions, documents, and processes.
• Ability to manage payroll services, including contracts and leavers.
• Familiarity with monitoring sickness and staff absence reporting.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll services and manage staff records.
• Ensure safeguarding checks and maintain related paperwork.
• Complete annual workforce census and maintain accurate staff records.
• Engage in general school management and communication.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong administration skills

Knowledge of IT (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Positive and enthusiastic approach

Understanding of safeguarding checks

Education

GCSE or equivalent in English Language

Job description

A leading educational trust in Peterborough is seeking a motivated HR Officer to manage HR functions and support school management. You will handle payroll, monitor sickness and staff absences, and ensure compliance with safeguarding procedures. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and strong administration abilities, as well as a GCSE in English. The role offers professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.