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Are you a proactive and detail-driven HR professional looking to make a difference? We are looking for a HR Officer to support the staff and leadership team on a temporary basis.

About the Role:

As HR Officer, you will play a crucial role in maintaining high standards across all HR functions. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and the Regional HR Business Partner.

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Ensure current HR policies and procedures are applied in line with Trust standards.

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Maintain employee records in compliance with GDPR and safeguarding requirements.

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Keep personnel systems and the MIS updated with accurate staff and contract data.

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Produce reports on sickness, service, recruitment, and entitlements.

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Manage updates to contracts, SCR, and workforce census submissions.

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Oversee recruitment: adverts, short-listing, interviews, and compliance.

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Coordinate induction, probation, and appraisal processes.

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Advise managers on HR matters including absence and performance.

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Support casework, arrange meetings, and take minutes when required.

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Maintain up-to-date job descriptions and employee handbooks.

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Liaise with Occupational Health providers and manage return-to-work processes.

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Uphold safer recruitment and contribute to trust-wide HR improvement projects.

Essential Experience & Skills:

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Previous experience working in an HR environment, ideally within a school or education setting (desirable but not essential).

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Demonstrated ability to manage recruitment and HR processes end-to-end.

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Knowledge of HR policies including safeguarding, recruitment, file management, and absence procedures.

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Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

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Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications:

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A degree or equivalent qualification.

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CIPD Level 3 (desirable).

* DBS essential

Please apply online or for further details please contact Indiah (Recruitment Manager) at Atkinson Moss