Job Description

The role:

The School is seeking an outstanding HR Officer to support the Chief Operating Officer in the delivery and development of the School HR function.

As our HR Officer, you will carry out a wide variety of activities and will be required to focus your energy, knowledge and skills in the following areas:

Take ownership of all HR compliance records for the school, ensuring they are maintained and up to date.

Provide leadership of HR projects as required by the Chief Operating Officer.

Management of the Single Central Record and all associated checks for employees, workers, contractors and volunteers.

Manage the whole cycle of recruitment campaigns.

Advise managers on employee relations matters including capability, disciplinary and absence.

Maintain the training register and organise training.

Ensure safer recruitment practices are implemented in accordance with the School Recruitment, Selection and Disclosures Policy, Keeping Children Safe in Education, DFE, OFSTED, and other statutory requirements.

Preparation of offer letters, contracts and on-boarding paperwork.

Assist with the reviewing and updating of HR policies and procedures in keeping with School needs, best practice and legislation.

Provide a first point of call service to staff and provide early intervention, signposting staff as appropriate.

Ensure that managers and teams have the appropriate skills and capabilities to undertake their responsibilities effectively.

Work closely with the Operations and Compliance Officer to ensure: timely and accurate payroll; Pensions Regulator, contractual and statutory payments compliance.

Provision of secretarial and administrative support to the SLT as required.

Monitoring and distribution of emails received in the centralised mailboxes.

Job purpose:

Working alongside the Chief Operating Officer, the HR Officer will help support the effective management of the School's HR services drawing on knowledge as a people professional, understanding of the School strategy and appreciation of the organisational structure and culture.

The HR Officer will assist the Chief Operating Officer on the effective implementation of HR policies and procedures, providing pragmatic and employee focused advice. They will use coaching and influencing skills to drive employee engagement and manage change.

What you can expect from us:

A welcoming and supportive team

8 weeks paid leave -including bank holidays

Occupational Sick pay

10% Employer pension contribution

Free on-site parking

Use of private facilities

Employee Recognition Scheme -with rewards and benefits

Enhanced DBS and Update Service paid for

Excellent CPD and training opportunities

Employee assistance programme

On site wellbeing programmes

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced level Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school ahead of submitting an application.

Method of application:

Please only apply using the school's application form

found on the School's website at https://marchant-holliday.co.uk/about-our-school/vacancies or obtained by contacting the school office on 01963 33234. Please return your application form to hr@marchant-holliday.co.uk

Closing Date for applications:

9am Friday 27 June 2025

Shortlisting

Monday 30 June 2025

Interviews

Week Commencing Monday 7 July 2025

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 31,067.00-37,035.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 27/06/2025