School HR Officer: Onboarding, Records & ER

Marchant Recruitment; Enfield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an experienced HR Officer for a high-performing secondary school in Enfield, England. You will manage recruitment and onboarding, maintain employee records, and support absence, DBS checks and HR documentation.

The role requires school HR experience, strong organisation and communication skills, and familiarity with SIMS or Arbor. You will respond to staff HR queries and help maintain the Single Central Record.

Qualifications

• Previous school HR experience is essential.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Experience with SIMS or Arbor is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing recruitment and onboarding.
• Maintaining employee records and HR systems.
• Supporting absence and attendance.
• Coordinating DBS and safer recruitment checks.
• Preparing contracts and HR documentation.
• Supporting employee relations processes.
• Maintaining the Single Central Record.
• Responding to staff HR queries.

Skills

Recruitment

Onboarding

Record keeping

HR systems

Employee relations

Communication

Organisation

Education

Relevant HR qualification

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an experienced HR Officer for a high-performing secondary school in Enfield, England. You will manage recruitment and onboarding, maintain employee records, and support absence, DBS checks and HR documentation.

The role requires school HR experience, strong organisation and communication skills, and familiarity with SIMS or Arbor. You will respond to staff HR queries and help maintain the Single Central Record.