School HR Officer: Recruitment, Onboarding & Records

Marchant Recruitment; Ealing; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment seeks an HR Officer for a supportive school in Ealing, London. The role focuses on day-to-day HR support, staff records and recruitment, with opportunities to work closely with senior leaders.

You will handle onboarding, contracts, absence monitoring and HR queries, while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with school policies. A competitive salary is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience as HR Officer, HR Assistant or HR administrator.
• Good understanding of HR processes and employment practices.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Confidential handling of information.
• Good IT skills and ability to manage priorities.
• Experience in an education setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment, interviews, references and onboarding.
• Maintain accurate and confidential staff records.
• Assist with contracts, absence monitoring and employee changes.
• Respond to routine HR queries from staff and managers.
• Support safer recruitment and pre-employment checks.
• Help prepare HR reports, correspondence and documentation.
• Ensure HR processes follow school policies and procedures.

Skills

HR administration

Recruitment support

Staff records

Onboarding

Communication

Discretion

IT proficiency

Education

Degree in HRM or related field

Tools

HRIS/records software

Job description

Marchant Recruitment seeks an HR Officer for a supportive school in Ealing, London. The role focuses on day-to-day HR support, staff records and recruitment, with opportunities to work closely with senior leaders.

You will handle onboarding, contracts, absence monitoring and HR queries, while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with school policies. A competitive salary is offered.