HR Officer - Outstanding Secondary School - Birmingham

HR Officer – Outstanding Secondary School – Birmingham

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale

School Information

This Outstanding 11–18 secondary school in Birmingham is recognised for its high academic standards, strong leadership, and highly structured operational systems. The school serves a diverse and ambitious community and maintains clear expectations for staff professionalism and compliance.

The leadership team places strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, recruitment integrity, and HR compliance. Clear processes are in place for performance management, safer recruitment, and staff development.

Due to internal expansion, the school is seeking a knowledgeable and organised HR Officer.

Role Overview

The HR Officer will oversee daily HR administration and ensure compliance with employment and safeguarding regulations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating recruitment and safer recruitment checks

• Managing staff contracts and documentation

• Maintaining HR databases and personnel files

• Supporting onboarding and induction processes

• Monitoring staff absence and leave records

• Assisting with payroll administration

• Supporting performance management procedures

• Advising staff on HR policies

• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding requirements

• Liaising with external HR providers

This role requires discretion, accuracy, and a strong understanding of employment legislation.

HR & Operations Structure

The HR Officer works closely with the School Business Manager and senior leadership.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in HR administration

• Knowledge of employment law

• Understanding of safer recruitment practices

• Strong organisational skills

• High attention to detail

• Excellent communication ability

• Commitment to confidentiality and safeguarding

Application

To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale

School Information

This Outstanding 11–18 secondary school in Birmingham is recognised for its high academic standards, strong leadership, and highly structured operational systems. The school serves a diverse and ambitious community and maintains clear expectations for staff professionalism and compliance.

The leadership team places strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, recruitment integrity, and HR compliance. Clear processes are in place for performance management, safer recruitment, and staff development.

Due to internal expansion, the school is seeking a knowledgeable and organised HR Officer.

Role Overview

The HR Officer will oversee daily HR administration and ensure compliance with employment and safeguarding regulations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating recruitment and safer recruitment checks

• Managing staff contracts and documentation

• Maintaining HR databases and personnel files

• Supporting onboarding and induction processes

• Monitoring staff absence and leave records

• Assisting with payroll administration

• Supporting performance management procedures

• Advising staff on HR policies

• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding requirements

• Liaising with external HR providers

This role requires discretion, accuracy, and a strong understanding of employment legislation.

HR & Operations Structure

The HR Officer works closely with the School Business Manager and senior leadership.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in HR administration

• Knowledge of employment law

• Understanding of safer recruitment practices

• Strong organisational skills

• High attention to detail

• Excellent communication ability

• Commitment to confidentiality and safeguarding

Application

To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.