Are you a HR professional ready to make a significant impact? We're recruiting a HR Admin Officer to join Thinking Solutions for Education on a fixed term contract until 31 August 2026. You will provide support to our parent group's HR team for their Trust schools. As HR Admin Officer, you'll play a vital role in supporting colleagues across the Trust and our commercial arm. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days look the same. You will become a vital part of our HR team. You will work with senior school leaders and develop strong relationships. You will take ownership of HR admin and queries from TSAT schools.
Responsibilities
* Act as the first point of contact for HR queries, providing clear advice and guidance while escalating more complex matters appropriately.
* Support the full employee lifecycle - from onboarding to employee relations, performance, and wellbeing.
* Manage your own caseload of HR matters, including absence management and low-level employee relations, ensuring timely, fair, and consistent outcomes.
* Provide administrative support to the HR function, including accurate record keeping, HR system updates, and compliance checks.
* Contribute to the smooth running of the team by supporting HR processes, preparing documentation, and producing reports and correspondence.
* Build relationships with staff and managers, offering a professional and approachable HR service that reflects our ethos and values of TSfE.
Requirements
* Experience of providing HR advice and support, ideally within a busy and varied environment.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to juggle competing priorities.
* Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to build relationships at all levels.
* A proactive, solutions-focused approach and a commitment to continuous improvement.
* A willingness to learn and develop as part of a supportive team.
Why join us?
At TSfE, you'll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking organisation where people matter. We will invest in your professional growth, offering access to CPD, mentoring, and opportunities to broaden your HR expertise. You'll be part of a values-driven team, working together to create positive outcomes for staff and students alike. At Thinking Solutions for Education (TSfE), part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust family, we are committed to transforming life chances not only for our pupils, but also for the colleagues who make it all possible. We know that when staff feel supported, valued, and equipped to thrive, great things follow.
* Competitive Pay Scales
* Annual Leave: A pro-rata annual leave entitlement of 27 days for support staff, increasing to 31 after 5 years of service.
* Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
* Training: Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for funded apprenticeships and training courses.
* Cycle2Work Scheme: Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase a new bike with National Insurance savings.
* Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
* Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
* Store Discounts: Access to the "Discount for Teachers" scheme with money-saving deals and vouchers.
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