Job Description

HR Officer

Scholars School System is a project of UK CURRICULUM & ACCREDITATION BODY (UKCAB, a registered charity founded in 2006) having campuses across the United Kingdom, is looking for a Human Resource Manager across all campuses which includes Birmingham, Manchester, London, Braford and Leicester based in the Birmingham campus.

Scholars School System is a national independent higher education provider, offering world class education. Taught programmes, ranging from Foundation Year through to Level 7, delivered in partnership with institutions such as Leeds Trinity University. Over 5000 (UK and EU) learners have successfully completed their learning journey in the last five years with the current student population is over 3000

Our Core Values

We share a common set of values that define who we are and how we behave. We place students and the community at the heart of everything we do. We foster excellence, innovation, and creativity. We champion diversity, inclusion, equality, and removing barriers to success. We maintain high expectations of ourselves, our students, and our partners.

Purpose

Scholars School System is seeking a dedicated HR Officer to support our campus operations and staff development in higher education. In this role, you will deliver comprehensive HR services, from recruitment and onboarding to personnel record maintenance and health and safety compliance. Your primary duties will involve collaborating with Senior Management, faculty, and staff to ensure smooth HR operations, statutory compliance, and alignment with best practices. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in preparing the campus for inspections, supporting policy updates, and contributing to a positive, efficient workplace environment that meets the strategic goals of Scholars School System.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Providing full HR generalist support in a similar higher education setting on all administerial, operational, and strategic HR activities, all in compliance with statutory obligations and best practice. Assist with the Recruitment process including publishing and removing job ads, scheduling job interviews and contacting candidates, responding to enquiries, and issuing offer letters and contract. Organise and maintain personnel records including all staff files Update internal databases including all trackers Providing comprehensive, professional and confidential HR support to staff and Senior Management. Oversight of the campuses and ensuring it is consistently inspection-ready Ensuring health and safety. Support induction processes for new staff. Maintain office supplies by checking inventory and ordering items. Communicate with the line Manager to be aware of all staff needs both present and future Keeping a record of staff leaves, requisition forms and other forms as required. Update all policies, handbooks and relevant documents. Other ad-hoc HR projects/research as needed.

Role requirements

A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as human resources, business administration, education, or a related discipline. A master's degree is desirable. Minimum 2 years of experience in human resource, preferably within higher education sector Strong understanding of HR functions and best practices within a higher education setting, familiarity with educational oversight and QAA inspections. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with faculty, staff, senior management, and external stakeholders. The ability to adapt communication styles to different audiences and clearly convey information is essential. Highly organised and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple responsibilities, maintaining accurate records, and meeting deadlines. Strong time management and prioritisation abilities are crucial. Ability to work collaboratively across departments, including academic and administrative teams, to ensure seamless HR processes and campus readiness for inspections. Contributes positively to the work environment. Flexibility to respond to evolving educational trends, sector regulations, and institutional needs, with a proactive approach to managing challenges and implementing improvements.

Benefits:

Salary: 27,000 - 30,000. Holiday entitlement is 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Up to 5k annual incentives pro-rata given quarterly on meeting KPIs upon successful probation period 5% annual increase per year on completion from your start date of service and on meeting KPIs Complimentary lunch provided on working days

Job Type

Basic hours are 9 am to 6 pm on site This role may involve travel to other campuses, with all travel costs reimbursed.
The job description may be altered at any time in the future, in line with the level of the post, to meet changing institutional requirements and the growing dynamic environment of higher education. Any changes will be made in full consultation with the post holder.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 27,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person