People Officer

Astrea Academy Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

29 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional development and training

Career progression opportunities

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Collaborative working environment

Positive impact across schools

Job summary

Astrea Academy Trust is seeking a proactive People Officer to join our People and Organisational Development team in Sheffield. You will provide high-quality HR support across employee relations, reporting and policy implementation, working closely with People Partners and academy leaders.

The role suits an experienced HR administrator looking to broaden advisory skills, with exposure to employee relations, safeguarding data, and a commitment to compliant, customer-focused service across

Qualifications

• Experience working within a busy HR or People function with exposure to employee relations matters.
• A sound understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Strong written communication skills, with experience drafting professional correspondence and reports.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR support across employee relations and people management processes.
• Coordinate documentation, correspondence and meeting packs for disciplinary, grievance, capability and attendance cases.
• Maintain and monitor employee relations case records, ensuring actions and deadlines are effectively managed.
• Produce workforce reports and analyse people data, including absence, turnover and other key metrics.
• Support occupational health referrals and wellbeing-related processes.
• Assist with HR audits, compliance activities and record management.
• Manage and respond to enquiries received through the HR advisory inbox.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of people systems, policies and working practices.

Skills

HR administration

Employee relations

UK employment law

MS Office & SharePoint

Communication skills

Data reporting

MS Teams

Tools

MS SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

HRIS systems

Job description

People Officer

Astrea Academy Trust

Location: The Quadrant, Sheffield (with travel to Trust schools, particularly Barnsley)
Salary: £31,311 per annum
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm

Are you an experienced HR professional ready to take the next step in your career? Do you enjoy supporting colleagues, solving problems, and helping organisations get the very best from their people?

We are looking for a dedicated and proactive People Officer to join our People and Organisational Development team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong HR administration experience and exposure to employee relations matters who is looking to broaden their knowledge and develop their advisory skills.

As a key member of our People team, you will provide high-quality support across a wide range of HR activities, helping to ensure colleagues receive a professional, responsive and compliant service throughout their employment journey. Working closely with People Partners and academy leaders, you will support employee relations processes, workforce reporting, wellbeing initiatives and policy implementation, helping to deliver positive outcomes for both staff and our schools.

About Astrea Academy Trust

Astrea Academy Trust is a values-driven family of academies committed to ensuring every child has access to an excellent education, regardless of their background or starting point. We believe in high expectations, academic excellence and creating environments where both pupils and colleagues can succeed. Our central teams play a vital role in supporting academies across the Trust, enabling school leaders to focus on delivering outstanding educational experiences. By joining Astrea, you will become part of a collaborative organisation that values professional growth, inclusion, innovation and making a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR support across employee relations and people management processes.
• Coordinate documentation, correspondence and meeting packs for disciplinary, grievance, capability and attendance cases.
• Maintain and monitor employee relations case records, ensuring actions and deadlines are effectively managed.
• Produce workforce reports and analyse people data, including absence, turnover and other key metrics.
• Support occupational health referrals and wellbeing-related processes.
• Assist with HR audits, compliance activities and record management.
• Manage and respond to enquiries received through the HR advisory inbox.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of people systems, policies and working practices.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working within a busy HR or People function, ideally with exposure to employee relations matters.
• A sound understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Strong written communication skills, with experience drafting professional correspondence and reports.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications, including Teams and SharePoint, and HR systems.
• Strong relationship-building skills with a customer-focused approach.
• A proactive, resilient and solution-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Employee Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 29 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays
• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Career progression opportunities across a growing multi-academy trust
• Health and wellbeing initiatives and support
• A collaborative and inclusive working environment
• The opportunity to make a positive impact across multiple schools and communities

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your HR career within a supportive and experienced People team. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of people matters, build valuable employee relations expertise, and contribute to creating positive workplaces where colleagues can thrive and deliver the best outcomes for young people.

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check. We value diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure all candidates can fully demonstrate their abilities.

In line with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and the statutory Code of Practice, the Trust requires all public-facing post holders to demonstrate fluent English. Within a school setting, this applies to all roles that involve direct or indirect interaction with pupils, parents, or members of the public.