Human Resources Officer

36 hours per week • 52 weeks

Hendon School is a popular, inclusive multi-cultural school with a commitment to the highest quality of teaching and learning. We are passionate about education. Students not only achieve outstanding exam results but experience an exceptional community programme. Many students have won local and national awards for their contributions to society.

We are keen to appoint a knowledgeable and experienced Human Resources Officer, to work alongside the existing HR Team to provide support to all aspects of the employee lifecycle. You will have the opportunity to utilise your HR knowledge on a daily basis providing advice and administrative support on a wide range of HR issues. The HR Officer will be the first point of contact to the school’s assigned dedicated academic schools and administrative departments for all HR enquiries.

The role of HR Officer will include providing day to day confidential and professional HR Administration services, including but not limited to:

• Recruitment and selection.
• Data management.
• Provide day-to-day support and advice to employees in all HR matters and procedures.
• Processing pension and payroll.
• Processing DBS checks.
• Reporting, compliance and general HR administration.

The successful applicant will:

• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be a team player and work cohesively with staff across all levels.
• Be flexible and adaptable and willing to perform additional duties as required by the school.
• Have previous HR experience within an education environment.
• Be educated to degree level and ideally hold a HR qualification.

 The Job Description fully outlines the requirements of this post. 

In return, we offer membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, generous holiday and a real commitment to professional development and the role will allow the person appointed to gain experience in a wide range of HR duties.

Closing date: Friday, 18 October 2024

Interview Date: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so please submit your application form at your earliest convenience.

CVs will not be considered, candidates must complete the School Application Form, which can be accessed on our website www.hendonschool.co.uk . Completed application forms should be returned to vacancies@hendonschool.co.uk. 

 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS prior to appointment.