This role provides hands‑on HR support across the full employee lifecycle, acting as a first point of contact for HR queries while supporting employee relations, recruitment, payroll coordination, and compliance. It requires strong organisation, attention to detail, and confidence working with managers in a fast‑paced, regulated education environment Client Details We are seeking a HR Officer to join a busy and collaborative HR team, supporting a multi‑site organisation within the education sector. This is a varied, hands‑on role offering the opportunity to work across the full employee lifecycle, providing high‑quality HR advice, administration, and support to leaders and teams. The role would suit an experienced HR administrator or HR officer who is organised, detail‑driven, and confident supporting managers in a fast‑paced, people‑focused environment. Reporting into the Head of HR, you will play a key role in delivering accurate, timely, and compliant HR support across multiple sites. You will act as a first point of contact for HR queries, support employee relations processes, and help ensure robust HR systems, data, and safer recruitment practices are in place. This is a role which requires professionalism, discretion, and strong communication skills, alongside the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. Description Act as a first point of contact for HR‑related queries, providing timely and accurate advice within scope Support employee relations processes including absence management, disciplinaries, grievances, performance management, and flexible working Work closely with a payroll provider to ensure accurate payroll administration, pensions, and benefits, including payroll checking Maintain accurate HR records and systems, ensuring GDPR compliance at all times Support end‑to‑end recruitment processes, including advertising, interview coordination, safer recruitment checks, and onboarding Ensure all pre‑employment and vetting checks are completed in line with safeguarding requirements Support induction, probation, and internal processes for new starters Assist with HR data, reporting, and statutory returns, including workforce‑related reporting Support policy and procedure maintenance, templates, and HR documentation Provide effective support to the wider HR team, including note‑taking, preparation for meetings, and process improvement activity Profile You will have experience working in a busy HR environment and be confident managing HR administration alongside people‑focused advisory work. You will be methodical, approachable, and able to work with a high degree of confidentiality. Essential: Experience in an HR administration or HR officer role Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Confidence supporting employee relations processes Experience using HR systems and managing HR data Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills Ability to work flexibly, independently, and to tight deadlinesDesirable: Experience working in education, public sector, or regulated environments CIPD Level 3 (or working towards Level 5) or equivalent experience Experience supporting safer recruitment and compliance processes Job Offer A varied and rewarding HR role within a values‑driven organisation The opportunity to develop HR knowledge and gain exposure across the full employee lifecycle Supportive team environment with scope for professional development Competitive salary