Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a temporary opportunity where you can make a real difference?

We are recruiting for a Temporary HR Officer to join a well-established organisation within the education sector and provide support across a busy and varied HR function. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR Officer to join a great and supportive team during a period of change, helping with a broad range of operational HR activity and employee support.


What will you be doing as a Temporary HR Officer?

• Supporting the HR team with day-to-day HR administration
• Managing and recording staff absence, including return-to-work processes and absence meetings
• Supporting the onboarding of new starters, including contracts, personnel files, DBS checks and inductions
• Monitoring probationary periods and ensuring relevant paperwork is completed
• Supporting the recruitment process, including adverts, applications, interviews, references and pre-employment checks
• Dealing with staff queries via email, telephone and face-to-face
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems
• Supporting payroll administration and providing relevant employee information
• Processing leavers and associated documentation
• Supporting family leave administration
• Assisting with employee relations matters and providing support to the HR Manager
• Preparing HR reports, statistics and documentation
• Handling sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Supporting HR projects and process improvements as required

We would LOVE to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:

• Previous experience within a HR Officer, HR Advisor, HR Administrator, People Advisor, People Coordinator or similar HR role
• Strong practical experience across operational HR administration
• Experience with onboarding, recruitment, absence management and employee welfare
• Confident dealing with sensitive and confidential employee matters
• A warm, approachable and diplomatic manner with excellent communication skills
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to use your own initiative and work confidently within a busy HR team
• Good knowledge of HR processes and employment legislation
• Experience working with HR systems and maintaining accurate employee records
• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent HR experience
• Previous experience within an education environment would be beneficial
• Willingness to complete an Enhanced DBS check is essential

What will you get in return for your work as a Temporary HR Officer?

• £19.45 per hour
• Weekly pay
• 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday
• Ideally 8:30am-4:00pm, with some flexibility to start later and finish later
• 3-month temporary assignment with potential to be extended beyond this period
• The opportunity to work within a warm and supportive HR team
• Free parking available

If this sounds like a role you will LOVE and you're an experienced HR professional looking for a new temporary opportunity, we'd LOVE to hear from you! Apply today!