School HR Officer—Recruit, Onboard & Policy Lead

Randstad UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Competitive daily rates

Job summary

Randstad UK in Camberwell, London, is looking for a proactive HR Officer to join the school Operations team. You will manage end-to-end recruitment, coordinate inductions and prepare HR documentation to ensure compliance with employment legislation.

The role supports sickness absence management and HR casework, working with senior leaders and external HR providers. 8:30–4:30, Monday–Friday, ASAP start, weekly pay, potential permanent opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2 recent professional references.
• Enhanced child DBS on update service or willing to obtain one.
• Previous HR experience, preferably within a school environment.
• Ability to work independently under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including advertising, interviewing, and selection.
• Coordinate and conduct staff inductions, ensuring a smooth on-boarding experience.
• Prepare and process HR documentation, including contracts, letters, and reports.
• Stay informed about changes in employment legislation and ensure school policies align.
• To manage the coordination of HR review meetings alongside senior leaders and the schools external HR service provider.
• Administer HR-related documentation such as offer letters, contracts, leavers and amendments.
• Provide initial advice to senior leaders and line managers in relation to their responsibilities for managing sickness absence.
• Administer and support dealing with specific HR cases.
• Support with the administration of sickness absence casework.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and contribute to policy development.

Skills

HR experience

DBS check

References

Communication skills

Independence under pressure

Deadline oriented

Problem solving

Right to work UK

Job description

Randstad UK in Camberwell, London, is looking for a proactive HR Officer to join the school Operations team. You will manage end-to-end recruitment, coordinate inductions and prepare HR documentation to ensure compliance with employment legislation.

The role supports sickness absence management and HR casework, working with senior leaders and external HR providers. 8:30–4:30, Monday–Friday, ASAP start, weekly pay, potential permanent opportunities.