HR Support Officer

ACJ Talent Partners Ltd trading as Respond Recruit; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency located in the United Kingdom is seeking a CIPD-qualified HR Support Officer to provide high-quality HR support across the Academy. The ideal candidate will have experience in HR within the education sector and be knowledgeable about HR best practices. Responsibilities include supporting HR operations, managing recruitment processes, and maintaining accurate HR records. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR within the education sector.
• Knowledge of employment law and safer recruitment.
• Highly organised and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support and guidance to leaders and staff.
• Administer recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Maintain HR records and support HR casework.

Skills

CIPD qualified

HR within the education sector

HR best practice knowledge

Attention to detail

Confident communicator

Education

CIPD Level 3 or above

Tools

HR systems (e.g., SIMS, iTrent)

Job description

Are you an experienced HR professional looking to make a difference in education?
We are seeking a CIPD-qualified HR Support Officer to join our dedicated team, providing high-quality HR support across the Academy.

About the Role

Working 35 hours a week, you will play a key role in supporting our staff and leaders with all aspects of HR operations from recruitment and onboarding to employee relations, compliance, and HR data management. Working closely with the HR Manager, you will help ensure that our HR practices are efficient, legally compliant, and aligned with our values of fairness, integrity, and excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity for an HR Support Officer who enjoys working in a dynamic and people-focused environment where no two days are the same.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support and guidance to leaders, managers, and staff.
• Administer recruitment, onboarding, contracts, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Maintain accurate and compliant HR records, including the Single Central Record (SCR).
• Support HR casework such as absence, grievance, and disciplinary matters.
• Produce HR reports and maintain up-to-date HR data systems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes across the Academy.

About You

We are looking for an HR Support Officer who is:

• CIPD qualified (Level 3 or above).
• Experienced in HR within the education sector (academy, school, or trust).
• Knowledgeable in HR best practice, employment law, and safer recruitment.
• Highly organised with great attention to detail and confidentiality.
• A confident communicator with a positive, professional approach.

Experience with HR systems (e.g., SIMS, iTrent, or similar) would be an advantage.