Human Resources Officer. Job in Sharnbrook Education & Training Jobs

Meridian Trust; Bedford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job description

Vacancy for HR Officer at Sharnbrook Academy

Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 7, Point 12-19 £25,019.84-£28,049.92

Hours: 37 hours, 41 weeks per year (term time plus 15 days)

We have an exciting opportunity to join the team at Sharnbrook Academy as a school-based HR Officer. This key role will provide a wide range of day-to-day transactional and operational HR support to staff and leaders in the school. Key responsibilities will include administering the employee lifecycle, recruitment, managing absence, monthly payroll, maintaining the Single Central Record and maintaining confidential personnel files. The role is busy and varied, with no two days the same. The post is a key role within the school community with the postholder encouraged to participate in and support whole-school activities. The postholder will work closely with a core HR team who provide support across a hub of schools in the local area.

The Opportunity

• A great chance to work in a large secondary school, and join a respected and admired multi-academy trust with a strong, values-based culture
• The opportunity to work in a professional HR role that is term-time (plus 3 weeks)
• Undertake meaningful work to support the school in its mission and values
• Access to development opportunities, supported by an experienced team of HR professionals

The ideal candidate

• Strong and demonstrable administration skills
• Willingness to undergo further training and development
• Positive, enthusiastic and a 'can do' approach
• Previous experience in HR Administration
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience with HR and payroll software (iTrent desirable)

About Sharnbrook Academy

Sharnbrook is an exceptional place to learn and work. We are an ambitious, forward-thinking and fully inclusive community school, located in beautiful rural Bedfordshire. Our values guide our decision making, and central to all that we do is our mission is to ensure that all students achieve their academic and personal potential to reach destinations of purpose and choice. Our motto of excellence, care and opportunity for all' encapsulates our approach towards this aim.

About Meridian Trust

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.