Human Resources Officer

Human Resources Officer, West London, Ealing

Academics are recruiting on behalf of an Outstanding secondary school in Ealing for a motivated, organised and enthusiastic Human Resources Officer to join its busy school administration team.

Location: Ealing, West London
Salary: £33,492 - £34,482 (Grade 7, Scale Points 23-25)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm (35 hours per week)
Contract: Full-Time

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional or a school HR administrator looking to develop their career. The successful candidate will provide high-quality HR and recruitment support, assisting with the full employee lifecycle and ensuring the smooth running of HR processes across the school.

Key Responsibilities - Human Resources Officer, West London, Ealing

• Provide effective HR administration and support to teaching and support staff.
• Coordinate recruitment activities, including processing applications, arranging interviews and supporting the appointment of new employees.
• Assist with pre-employment checks, ensuring compliance with safeguarding and safer recruitment procedures.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and personnel files.
• Support the administration of staff contracts, appointments, changes to employment and other HR documentation.
• Respond to HR-related enquiries from employees, managers and external agencies.
• Assist with staff induction, onboarding and general HR processes.
• Ensure HR records and information systems are kept accurate and up to date.

The Ideal Candidate - Human Resources Officer, West London, Ealing

• Previous experience in an HR Officer, HR Assistant or HR Administrator with an educational establishment would be advantageous.
• School-based HR or education administration experience would be desirable.
• An understanding of safer recruitment and school safeguarding procedures would be beneficial.
• Excellent IT and administration skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Able to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally.
• Highly organised, flexible and capable of managing competing priorities.
• A proactive approach and a genuine interest in supporting a busy school environment.

Why Apply - Human Resources Officer, West London, Ealing

The school is a heavily oversubscribed, diverse and successful secondary school with an excellent reputation for academic achievement and a strong commitment to its students and staff.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.