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Human Resources Officer

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Human Resources Officer, West London, Ealing

Academics are recruiting on behalf of an Outstanding secondary school in Ealing for a motivated, organised and enthusiastic Human Resources Officer to join its busy school administration team.

Location: Ealing, West London
Salary: £33,492 - £34,482 (Grade 7, Scale Points 23-25)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm (35 hours per week)
Contract: Full-Time

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional or a school HR administrator looking to develop their career. The successful candidate will provide high-quality HR and recruitment support, assisting with the full employee lifecycle and ensuring the smooth running of HR processes across the school.

Key Responsibilities - Human Resources Officer, West London, Ealing

  • Provide effective HR administration and support to teaching and support staff.
  • Coordinate recruitment activities, including processing applications, arranging interviews and supporting the appointment of new employees.
  • Assist with pre-employment checks, ensuring compliance with safeguarding and safer recruitment procedures.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and personnel files.
  • Support the administration of staff contracts, appointments, changes to employment and other HR documentation.
  • Respond to HR-related enquiries from employees, managers and external agencies.
  • Assist with staff induction, onboarding and general HR processes.
  • Ensure HR records and information systems are kept accurate and up to date.

The Ideal Candidate - Human Resources Officer, West London, Ealing

  • Previous experience in an HR Officer, HR Assistant or HR Administrator with an educational establishment would be advantageous.
  • School-based HR or education administration experience would be desirable.
  • An understanding of safer recruitment and school safeguarding procedures would be beneficial.
  • Excellent IT and administration skills, with strong attention to detail.
  • Confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Able to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally.
  • Highly organised, flexible and capable of managing competing priorities.
  • A proactive approach and a genuine interest in supporting a busy school environment.

Why Apply - Human Resources Officer, West London, Ealing

The school is a heavily oversubscribed, diverse and successful secondary school with an excellent reputation for academic achievement and a strong commitment to its students and staff.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.