Human Resources Officer

Academics Ltd; Acton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd. is recruiting an energetic Human Resources Officer for a busy West London school in Ealing. You will provide HR administration, arrange recruitment, and handle pre-employment checks to support the full employee lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have school or education experience, strong IT skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with care. This is a full-time role supporting staff across the school.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR administration within a school or education setting.
• Experience coordinating recruitment and pre-employment checks.
• Strong IT skills and meticulous record-keeping.
• Excellent communication and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective HR administration and support to teaching and support staff.
• Coordinate recruitment activities, including processing applications, arranging interviews and supporting the appointment of new employees.
• Assist with pre-employment checks, ensuring compliance with safeguarding and safer recruitment procedures.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and personnel files.
• Support the administration of staff contracts, appointments, changes to employment and other HR documentation.
• Respond to HR-related enquiries from employees, managers and external agencies.
• Assist with staff induction, onboarding and general HR processes.
• Ensure HR records and information systems are kept accurate and up to date.

Skills

HR administration

Recruitment support

Pre-employment checks

Employee records management

Safeguarding procedures understanding

IT skills

Job description

Human Resources Officer, West London, Ealing

Academics are recruiting on behalf of an Outstanding secondary school in Ealing for a motivated, organised and enthusiastic Human Resources Officer to join its busy school administration team.

Location: Ealing, West London
Salary: 33,492 - 34,482 (Grade 7, Scale Points 23-25)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm (35 hours per week)
Contract: Full-Time

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional or a school HR administrator looking to develop their career. The successful candidate will provide high-quality HR and recruitment support, assisting with the full employee lifecycle and ensuring the smooth running of HR processes across the school.

Key Responsibilities - Human Resources Officer, West London, Ealing

• Provide effective HR administration and support to teaching and support staff.
• Coordinate recruitment activities, including processing applications, arranging interviews and supporting the appointment of new employees.
• Assist with pre-employment checks, ensuring compliance with safeguarding and safer recruitment procedures.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and personnel files.
• Support the administration of staff contracts, appointments, changes to employment and other HR documentation.
• Respond to HR-related enquiries from employees, managers and external agencies.
• Assist with staff induction, onboarding and general HR processes.
• Ensure HR records and information systems are kept accurate and up to date.

The Ideal Candidate - Human Resources Officer, West London, Ealing

• Previous experience in an HR Officer, HR Assistant or HR Administrator with an educational establishment would be advantageous.
• School-based HR or education administration experience would be desirable.
• An understanding of safer recruitment and school safeguarding procedures would be beneficial.
• Excellent IT and administration skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Able to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally.
• Highly organised, flexible and capable of managing competing priorities.
• A proactive approach and a genuine interest in supporting a busy school environment.

Why Apply - Human Resources Officer, West London, Ealing

The school is a heavily oversubscribed, diverse and successful secondary school with an excellent reputation for academic achievement and a strong commitment to its students and staff.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.