Are you a proactive and detail-driven HR professional looking to make a difference? We are looking for a HR Officer tosupport 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.

Ensure current HR policies and procedures are applied in line with Trust standards.
Maintain employee records in compliance with GDPR and safeguarding requirements.
Keep personnel systems and the MIS updated with accurate staff and contract data.
Produce reports on sickness, service, recruitment, and entitlements.
Manage updates to contracts, SCR, and workforce census submissions.
Oversee recruitment: adverts, short-listing, interviews, and compliance.
Coordinate induction, probation, and appraisal processes.
Advise managers on HR matters including absence and performance.
Support casework, arrange meetings, and take minutes when required.
Maintain up-to-date job descriptions and employee handbooks.
Liaise with Occupational Health providers and manage return-to-work processes.
Uphold safer recruitment and contribute to trust-wide HR improvement projects.

Essential Experience & Skills:

Previous experience working in an HR environment, ideally within a school or education setting (desirable but not essential).
Demonstrated ability to manage recruitment and HR processes end-to-end.
Knowledge of HR policies including safeguarding, recruitment, file management, and absence procedures.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications:

A degree or equivalent qualification.
CIPD Level 3 (desirable).
DBS essential

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