Human Resources Officer

Confidential; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is recruiting on behalf of an outstanding secondary school in Ealing for a driven HR Officer to join the busy school administration team. Located in Ealing, West London, the role offers a 35-hour week (Mon-Fri, 8.30am-4.30pm) with a salary range of £33,492–£34,482 per year (Grade 7, Scale Points 23-25).

The successful candidate will provide high-quality HR and recruitment support across the employee lifecycle, maintaining confidential records and ensuring smooth HR processes throughout

Qualifications

• Previous HR experience in education is advantageous.
• Experience with safer recruitment and safeguarding is beneficial.
• Excellent IT and administration skills with attention to detail.
• Confident written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR administration and support to teaching and support staff.
• Coordinate recruitment activities, including processing applications and arranging interviews.
• Assist with pre-employment checks, safeguarding compliance and records.
• Maintain confidential employee records and personnel files.
• Support staff contracts, appointments and HR documentation.
• Respond to HR enquiries from employees and managers.
• Assist with staff induction, onboarding and general HR processes.
• Ensure HR records and information systems are up to date.

Skills

IT literacy

Administration

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisational 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.