Job description
Job Title: Human Resource Officer
Location: Enfield
Start Date: Immediately
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £25,000 – £30,000 per annum
Are you a Human Resource Officer looking to thrive in a vibrant and supportive secondary school environment? A highly regarded school in Enfield – known for its inclusive values, academic excellence, and commitment to staff development – is seeking a talented Human Resource Officer to join its dedicated administrative team.
As the Human Resource Officer, you will play a central role in maintaining efficient HR operations across the school. This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about people, thrives on organisation, and is looking to make a lasting impact in the education sector.
Key Responsibilities:
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As the Human Resource Officer, manage all day-to-day HR administration including recruitment, onboarding, and maintaining personnel records.
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Ensure compliance with safeguarding, safer recruitment practices, and GDPR regulations as part of your HR duties.
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Provide frontline HR support to staff, responding to queries in a professional and timely manner.
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Assist the senior leadership team with performance management, absence monitoring, and staff training coordination.
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Help maintain payroll data and liaise with external providers as the school’s Human Resource Officer.
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Keep up-to-date with employment legislation and HR best practices to inform policy implementation.
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Ensure all HR systems are accurate and up to date, supporting the school’s operational efficiency.
Ideal Candidate:
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Previous experience as a Human Resource Officer or in a similar HR support role, ideally within a school or public sector environment.
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CIPD qualification or willingness to work towards it is desirable.
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Strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage confidential information.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to support staff at all levels.
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Proficient in using HR software and Microsoft Office applications.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Human Resource Officer to become part of a professional and values-driven team. The school offers a positive working environment where staff are respected, supported, and given opportunities for continued professional growth.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
If you're ready to take the next step in your HR career, apply now to become the next Human Resource Officer at this exceptional school. Submit your up-to-date CV today and one of our consultants will be in touch shortly.