About this role
Are you an experienced HR professional and looking for the next step in your career or a new challenge? This could be the opportunity for you.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a HR Officer (Level 1 or Level 2 depending on experience) to assist us in providing professional, high quality and responsive operational HR support across our multi-academy Trust. A career in Education is one where you can really make a difference to the lives of others.
The ideal candidate will have broad generalist experience of working in Human Resources including recruitment, absence and performance management and disciplinary issues.
About the Role:
Act as first point of contact for employee HR queriesProvide HR advice in line with our established policies to Line Managers and Principals across the organisation.Oversee end to end recruitment processes and support with employment administration including offers of employment.Support attendance at work processes and disciplinary proceedings if requiredInvolvement in strategic projects to drive forward provision of HR Support in our organisation.This role requires excellent organisational skills and the ability to confidently switch between priorities. You will build strong working relationships across all levels of the organisation, delivering a responsive and professional HR Service. Education or similar local government experience would be beneficial but not essential. A passion for HR and commitment to a high level of customer orientated service delivery is crucial.
The role is based at one of our Trust offices in York, Hull or Scarborough but the candidate must be willing and be able to travel to various locations across the Trust.
What we can offer:
Experienced and supportive leadership with a collaborative approach and an appreciative cultureAn established, experienced and strong central team that works closely with stakeholders across our schools/academies.A commitment to continuing professional development Free Car Parking25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 after five years local government service) plus bank holidaysLocal Government Pension SchemeAccess to an Employee Assistance ProgrammeCycle to Work schemeJob Details
Hours of Work: 37 Hours per Week, Full Year
Position Type: Permanent Post
Line Manager: Chief Operating Officer
Travel Required: Yes
The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.
Application Process
Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.
Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.
Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.