Human Resource Officer jobs in United Kingdom

Are you passionate about people and committed to delivering exceptional HR support? Join our dynamic and friendly team at White Rose Academies Trust as an HR Officer, where you will play a key role in supporting our academies and driving a positive workplace culture.

• Provide generalist HR support at academy level, covering all aspects of the employee lifecycle.
• Work collaboratively and proactively with the wider HR team to meet academy and trust-wide priorities.
• Deliver an excellent level of customer service to stakeholders, ensuring their HR needs are met effectively.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and act as a trusted partner in all HR matters.

• Enthusiasm, tact, and a hands‑on approach to problem‑solving.
• A solution‑focused mindset and the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships across the trust.

All of our employees benefit from nationally negotiated terms and conditions including STPCD (teachers) or NJC Green book (support staff). This includes our commitment to the Real Living Wage Foundation.

After 5 years continuous service, support staff will receive 5 additional days of annual leave entitlement (pro rata).

We offer flexible working arrangements from term time only, part‑time, job share opportunities, as well as hybrid working where possible. Flexible working can also be requested for colleagues undergoing fertility treatment.

Wellbeing champions and Mental Health First Aiders are available in each of our academies, demonstrating our commitment to, and support for staff.

At the heart of our policies we strive to be family orientated to support work/life balance. This includes a policy to support emergency and special leave where required.

All colleagues and their families have access to Health Assured, a confidential service to support our colleagues with their wellbeing. This includes access to a Health Assured app.

All employees benefit from wither Teachers Pension Scheme or LGPS.

Employees using Display Screen Equipment (DSE) are provided with a free eye test and up to £69 towards selected glasses*, funded by the trust. If glasses are needed solely for DSE use, the trust will pay. (*Subject to terms and conditions).

We have a variety of schemes across our schools that allows our staff to be recognised and thanked for their hard work.

Through our commitment to wellbeing we have committed to the staff wellbeing charter. This is in addition to being accredited as a Mindful Employer.

Through our commitment to wellbeing we have committed to the staff wellbeing charter. This is in addition to being accredited as a Mindful Employer.

We are delighted to offer access to Headspace which is available for free, for all of our colleagues. Headspace helps you create life‑changing habits to support your mental health and find a healthier, happier you through science.

All colleagues have access to both the Tech Scheme and the Cycle to work scheme, which allows colleagues to spread the cost of these purchases, making NI savings of up to 12%.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.