School HR Coordinator: People, Culture & Compliance

Teaching Vacancies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Wood Secondary School in London is seeking an experienced HR Coordinator to own the day-to-day HR function and deliver an outstanding service to staff and leaders. Based on site, you will work with Haringey HR Service to align HR practice with local authority policies, manage recruitment, onboarding, absence management and employee relations while safeguarding staff and pupils.

This permanent role offers opportunities to improve HR systems, support staff wellbeing and contribute to a

Qualifications

• Holds a CIPD Level 3 qualification as a minimum.
• Has proven experience working in an HR role, preferably within an educational setting.
• Has a sound understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Has experience supporting recruitment, absence management and employee relations processes.
• Can manage confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Has excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Is confident communicating with colleagues at all levels and building positive professional relationships.
• Is highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications and HR information systems.
• Can work independently whilst also developing effective partnerships with the Haringey HR Service and school leadership team.
• Understands safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full employee lifecycle from recruitment to leavers.
• Provide advice on employee relations, attendance, performance and conduct.
• Act as first point of contact for day-to-day HR queries.
• Support safer recruitment and pre-employment checks.
• Liaise with Haringey HR Service to ensure policy alignment.
• Maintain confidential personnel records and HR systems.
• Coordinate contracts, variations and probation reviews.
• Support managers with workforce planning and HR administration.
• Monitor absence data and HR metrics, producing reports as required.
• Assist with casework, meetings and documentation for employee relations.
• Support staff wellbeing, engagement and professional development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and safeguarding requirements.
• Contribute to continuous HR process improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Discretion

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

HRIS

Education

CIPD Level 3

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR information systems

Job description

Highgate Wood Secondary School in London is seeking an experienced HR Coordinator to own the day-to-day HR function and deliver an outstanding service to staff and leaders. Based on site, you will work with Haringey HR Service to align HR practice with local authority policies, manage recruitment, onboarding, absence management and employee relations while safeguarding staff and pupils.

This permanent role offers opportunities to improve HR systems, support staff wellbeing and contribute to a