Job Description

HR and Personnel Senior Officer

Grade D/E (depending on experience) Salary 27,780-36,369 FTE - actual salary 16,244-21,266

25 hours per week, 39 weeks + 6 additional weeks

Closing Date 22nd October - Interview 5th November

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive HR and Personnel Senior Officer to join our friendly team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting our special school, ensuring we deliver excellent HR and personnel services across three sites.

The post is for 25 hours per week, term time (39 weeks) plus 6 additional weeks to support recruitment, payroll, and compliance activities. We are supportive of flexible working and can offer hybrid working arrangements for the right candidate.

You will lead on recruitment, HR administration, payroll changes, and workforce compliance, including maintaining the Single Central Record and supporting safer recruitment. You will provide first-line advice to staff and managers in line with Hampshire County Council's policies (MOPP) and will work closely with Hampshire HR Advisory to support casework.

We are looking for someone with:
- Strong experience in HR or personnel administration
- A good knowledge of HR processes, recruitment, and payroll systems (IBC desirable)
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- The ability to build strong working relationships with staff and external partners
- A commitment to safeguarding, equality, and confidentiality

In return, we offer:
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- Flexibility in working pattern and the option for hybrid working
- Professional development opportunities
- The chance to make a real difference in the life of our school community

Role Purpose

To provide an efficient, accurate and confidential HR and personnel service, ensuring compliance with Hampshire County Council (HCC) policies and procedures (MOPP), safer recruitment, and statutory safeguarding guidance. To support the smooth operation of the school's workforce functions and provide first-line HR advice, escalating to Hampshire HR Advisory as appropriate.

Job Specification

Key Accountabilities

- Administer all aspects of the HR lifecycle, including recruitment, pre-employment checks, contracts, variations, and leavers.

- Maintain and update the Single Central Record (SCR), ensuring compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) and HCC policies.

- Provide first-line advice to staff and managers on HR policies, escalating to Hampshire HR Advisory as appropriate.

- Process payroll and HR changes through IBC accurately and within deadlines.

- Maintain up-to-date personnel files and ensure GDPR compliance.

- Monitor and record staff absence; support managers with the administration of attendance processes and referrals to Occupational Health.

- Administer staff training and induction records, providing reports on compliance.

- Support the School Business Manager and Headteacher with workforce data, including producing reports for SLT and governors.

- Liaise with Hampshire Personnel (HR Advisory) on complex casework, ensuring accurate records and timely information are available.

- Uphold safeguarding responsibilities in all aspects of the role.

Person SpecificationEssential

- HR or personnel administration experience

- Knowledge of recruitment and HR processes

- Ability to work accurately and confidentially

- Good ICT skills (MS Office; HR/payroll systems)

- Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

- Understanding of safeguarding and safer recruitment

Desirable

- CIPD Level 3 (or working towards)

- Experience with Hampshire IBC payroll system and/or Arbor MIS

- Experience of working in an educational or special school setting

Grade Mapping

- Grade D: Skilled HR administrator with strong compliance responsibility.
- Grade E: As above, plus greater autonomy in first-line advice, judgement calls within HCC frameworks, and supporting managers in informal casework.
- Complex ER casework, policy interpretation, and restructures remain supported by Hampshire HR Advisory.

For further details and an application pack, please contact adminoffice@henrytyndale.hants.sch.uk or visit the school website Henry Tyndale School -Community Special School in Farnborough Hampshire

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 16,244.00-21,266.00 per year

Expected hours: 25 per week

Work Location: In person