Part Time HR Officer

Hampstead School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Hampstead School is seeking a skilled HR Officer to support the HR Manager with a high-quality operational service. You will handle routine employee relations, end-to-end recruitment, absence management, and HR data administration, while maintaining the Single Central Record.

The role requires UK employment law knowledge, discretion, and the ability to provide practical guidance to managers. 14 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time only) with a pro-rated salary and flexible working

Qualifications

• Experience in HR operations, ideally within education or similarly complex settings.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and safeguarding requirements.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support for managers and staff on routine employee relations.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment and absence management processes.
• Maintain HR database systems and ensure SCR accuracy.
• Collaborate with school leaders to deliver practical, solutions-focused advice.

Job description

We are seeking a skilled HR professional, with a collaborative and approachable working style who brings string understanding and hands-on experience of applying employment law and managing employee relations casework.

The HR Officer will support the HR Manager with the delivery of a high-quality, professional operational HR service, acting as the primary HR contact for managers and staff on routine employee relations and people management issues. The appointed candidate will be responsible for day-to-day operations, including end-to-end recruitment, employee relations administration, absence management, and HR database systems. They will take responsibility for the accurate maintenance of our Single Central Record (SCR) and will partner with leaders across the school, offering practical, solutions-focussed advice in line with safer recruitment guidelines and school policies.

Proven experience in HR operations - ideally within an educational or similarly complex setting is essential, alongside the confidence to handle sensitive situations with complete professionalism, empathy and discretion. Exceptional attention to detail, a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and strong knowledge of UK employment law are essential to succeeding in our team.

Hours Per Week: 14 hours per week

Weeks Per Year: 39 weeks per year - Term Time Only

Salary Grade: SO1

Actual Annual Salary: £14474

We will always consider flexible working arrangements

Closing Date: 9am Friday 9th October 2026

Interview Date: Friday 16th October 2026

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Checks will be made with previous employers and online searches will be done as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates.