Location
Hybrid - Remote working 2 days and office based 3 days
1 Edcity Walk, Edcity, London, W12 7TF

Hours
Full Time, Permanent

Salary
£29,000 - £35,000 per annum + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

About the Role
We are looking for a proactive and experienced HR Officer to deliver a high quality HR administration service to our Central Team. This varied and fast-paced role supports our wider HR strategy and includes onboarding new staff, managing payroll changes, absence records, compliance reports, and responding to HR queries. You will play a vital part in ensuring data accuracy, safeguarding compliance, and fostering a positive colleague experience across the employee lifecycle.

Your key responsibilities will include coordinating onboarding and pre-employment checks, preparing contracts and HR letters, maintaining HR records and reports, managing the Single Central Record and absence recording, supporting line managers with induction and probation tracking, and acting as the first point of contact for the central HR inbox. You will also produce reports and presentations to support the Senior HR team, assist with annual audits, oversee administrative preparation for HR meetings, and coordinate trust-wide HR initiatives and cross-functional projects such as surveys, audits, policy development, and document management.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your HR career within a forward-thinking multi academy trust. You will join a friendly and supportive team where professional development and growth are actively encouraged.

Experience
Proven experience in HR administration, ideally within education or multi-site settings.

About you
Strong attention to detail and confident data handling skills.
Organised, calm under pressure, and able to meet deadlines.
Proficient in Google Workspace and MS Office tools.
Strong communicator with a proactive, service-focused approach.
Committed to safeguarding, confidentiality, and maintaining high standards.

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated, but relevant HR experience and skills are essential.