HR Officer - Wakefield Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a highly organised and proactive HR Officer for a supportive academy in the Wakefield area to start ASAP. About the role: Working under the guidance of senior staff, you will be a key part of the academy's HR and administrative function as HR Officer including: Supporting the full employee lifecycle, including pre-employment checks, onboarding, contract changes, and leavers. Maintaining confidential and accurate HR documents and files, including all aspects of staff absences, reviews, and records. Administering a high-quality payroll provision for all school staff in collaboration with the Finance Manager/Deputy Business Manager. Ensuring key HR processes and procedures are accurately administered and adhered to. Processing confidential information with the utmost sensitivity and integrity. Working hours: Option 1: 7:30 am to 3:30 pm (Monday-Thursday) and 8:00 am to 3:30 pm (Friday). Option 2: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (Monday-Thursday) and 8:00 am to 3:30 pm (Friday). What you'll need: Proven HR administration experience, ideally within a school or education setting. A strong understanding of HR processes and a commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality. Excellent administrative and organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail. Confidence in handling confidential and sensitive personal data. The ability to work effectively as part of a team and on ...