HR Officer - SEN Schools

HR Officer - SEN Schools - 12-month contract - £30k to £34.4k - Whyteleafe / Warlingham

An education/school academy is looking for an experienced HR Officer to join its successful expanding team. They are looking for the HR Officer to provide a professional, confidential service and have the ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Experience in the education sector / SEN sector is desirable but not essential, providing you have the interest in learning more about the workings of a dynamic and growing Academy Trust.

Responsibilities:

1. Accurately maintain the schools' personnel data in a secure and confidential manner.
2. Ensure that all employees receive a contract of employment and that the master contract information is accurate at all times.
3. Update and consult on HR policies and procedures.
4. Manage complex employee relations and casework.
5. Lead on TUPE and onboarding of new staff and new schools to the trust.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• £30k to £34.4k + benefits
• 28 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (36 days in total)
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Full-time, 12-month contract, with potential to extend.
• Monday to Friday, hours can either be 8am to 4pm, or 9am to 5pm.
• Full-time in the office, with possibility to consider hybrid after 6 months.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be in the UK, with full right to work in the UK (they are not able to offer sponsorship).
• Successful experience of HR and administrative work, ideally in a busy school or/and SEN environment, however they are open to applications from other people-oriented backgrounds/sectors.
• CIPD qualification preferable.
• Knowledge of employment law.
• Working knowledge of general school policies and procedures, would be beneficial.
• Good understanding and support of the differences in children and adults and ability to respond appropriately in relation to the role.
• Must have an understanding of case management, working to extremely tight deadlines and can multitask.
• Resilience and organisation, with a positive, people-oriented approach.
• Strong computer skills.

DUTIES TO INCLUDE:

1. Maintain manual and computerised personnel data.
2. Ensure that all aspects of employment law are carried out in accordance with good practice.
3. Liaise with external agencies where appropriate.
4. Ensure that the Headteachers, HR and exec team receive all the information they require regarding staff appointments and payments.
5. Manage an efficient system ensuring contract review dates are met e.g. salary increments, temporary responsibilities, and fixed term contracts.
6. Ensure the probationary procedures for all staff are adhered to in accordance with the school's probation policy.
7. Advise other managers on probation policies and procedures.
8. Ensure that the HR team and Finance Office receives the information they require regarding staff appointments and payments.
9. Advise all staff on personnel-related issues such as Conditions of Employment, school procedures relating to personnel matters, pension rights and status, maternity and sickness entitlements, early retirement, etc.
10. Responsible for all administrative procedures required in connection with changes to employment terms and conditions and resignation of staff, ensuring the appropriate policies are followed.
11. Ensure annual statements of salary are issued to all staff.
12. Ensure that all personnel records are securely stored and that access is restricted to authorised personnel.