Human Resources Officer

The Talent World; Basildon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site car parking

Professional development funding

Generous pension contribution

Centralised HR, finance, and payroll

Job summary

The Talent World in Basildon is hiring a Human Resources Officer to support HR operations across two academy sites. You will be the sole HR Officer, handling records, contracts, policies and recruitment in a busy educational trust.

Term-time hours (41 weeks) with 37 hours per week; the role offers on-site working with a strong emphasis on compliance, safeguarding and professional development. The salary is £27,938 per year, with annual increments and a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (Maths and English) or equivalent.
• CIPD Level 3 or 5 qualification in HR preferred.
• Experience handling HR tasks in a large organisation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and confidential HR records (EDUPAY).
• Support employee relations processes (disciplinary, grievance, probation, performance).
• Prepare and update employee contract documentation.

Skills

IT skills

MIS knowledge

Calm demeanor

Organisation

Employment law knowledge

Education

GCSEs (Maths & English)

CIPD Level 3/5

Tools

MIS systems

Job description

A busy and ambitious educational trust is seeking a Human Resources Officer to support HR operations across two academy sites. This is a great opportunity for an organised, proactive HR professional looking to take ownership of core HR processes within a supportive team. The successful candidate will be the sole HR Officer, so practical HR experience is essential. CIPD Level 3 or Level 5 is desirable, but hands-on experience is more important. Full training on internal policies, procedures and systems will be provided. The trust is committed to safeguarding children; all appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and health checks.

HR Officer - Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and confidential HR records (EDUPAY).
• Support employee relations processes (disciplinary, grievance, probation, performance).
• Prepare and update employee contract documentation.
• Implement HR policies including conduct, sickness, absence and recruitment.
• Maintain recruitment documentation and administer starter/leaver processes.
• Support onboarding in line with Safer Recruitment requirements.

HR Officer - Benefits

• Free tea, coffee, toast every morning, and fruit on Fridays.
• Free on-site car parking.
• £250 referral scheme.
• Professional development funding.
• Pro internal promotions.
• Generous pension contribution.
• Free flu jabs, eye tests, and well being support.
• Access to fitness suite.
• Reduced nursery fees.
• Employee Savings and discounts.
• Long Service Award, increasing holiday to 27 days at 5 years.
• Staff social events
• Centralised HR, finance, and payroll all on site.
• Annual performance-based salary increments.

HR Officer - Hours

• You will work 41 weeks in Term Time and 2 Weeks outside of term time per year. Working Hours are 37 hours per week. Monday to Thursday 8am to 4pm and Fridays 8am-3.30pm. Based on the actual salary of £27,938 and 37 hours a week for 41 weeks in term time and 2 weeks outside of term time, it works out at £17.56 per hour, plus you get the big benefit of only working 43 weeks a year!

HR Officer - Requirements

• 5 or more GCSE (or equivalent), including Mathematics and English
• CIPD 3 or similar qualification in HR
• Experience of HR functions within a large organisation
• Knowledge of employment law
• Knowledge and experience of using Information Systems (MIS) in education or another environment
• Excellent IT skills, including use of spreadsheets
• Calm, professional and confident dealing with people at all levels.
• Highly organised, able to prioritise and work independently.