Interim School Officer

Michael Page (UK); Horsham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established educational institution in Horsham is looking for a School HR Officer. This role includes managing employee records, supporting recruitment, and ensuring compliance with employment laws. Ideal candidates will have HR experience in the education sector and strong organisational skills. The position offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Generous holiday leave

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in HR within the education or similar sector.
• Knowledge of HR processes, policies, and employment law.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee records and ensure accurate documentation.
• Support recruitment processes and onboarding of new employees.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and organisational policies.
• Provide guidance to staff on HR policies.
• Coordinate and monitor staff training and development programmes.
• Assist in handling employee relations matters.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure data protection compliance.
• Generate HR reports and assist with audits.

Skills

HR experience within the education sector

HR processes and employment law knowledge

Organisational and administrative skills

Proficiency in HR software

Excellent communication abilities

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

• Immediate start
• Enhanced DBS check needed in place

About Our Client

The organisation is a well‑established and respected educational institution within the leisure, travel, and tourism industry. It operates in Horsham and is recognised for its structured approach to providing a supportive and professional work environment.

Job Description

• Manage employee records and ensure accurate documentation is maintained.
• Support recruitment processes, including advertising roles, shortlisting, and onboarding new employees.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and organisational policies.
• Provide guidance to staff on HR policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and monitor staff training and development programmes.
• Assist in handling employee relations matters, including disciplinary and grievance cases.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure data protection compliance.
• Generate HR reports and assist with audits as required.

The Successful Applicant

• Experience in HR within the education or a similar sector.
• Knowledge of HR processes, policies, and employment law.
• Gone through ISI inspection
• Enhanced DBS in place
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Proficiency in using HR software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

What's on Offer

• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive work environment in Horsham.
• Generous holiday leave and additional benefits.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a School HR Officer in the leisure, travel, and tourism industry, we encourage you to apply.