HR Assistant – Human Resources Officer (Temporary to Permanent)

About the role

Join a supportive education trust in Croydon as a Human Resources Officer. You will provide first‑line HR support to school staff and managers, helping to ensure compliance and a positive working environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide first‑line HR advice and guidance to staff and managers.
• Support recruitment activities, including advertising vacancies, arranging interviews and communicating with candidates.
• Process employment checks and maintain safeguarding compliance.
• Maintain and update Single Central Records (SCRs) and HR systems.
• Produce HR documentation for starters, leavers and contractual changes.
• Assist payroll processes, including contract variations, absences, overtime, starters and leavers.
• Take notes and provide administrative support for formal HR meetings, audits and reporting.
• Collaborate with school leaders and administration teams to ensure accurate staff records and compliance.

Required profile

• A‑Level qualification or equivalent.
• Previous HR administration experience or experience in a busy office environment.
• Strong IT skills and experience using HR or management systems.
• Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy.
• Professional, confidential and resilient approach.
• Proactive attitude with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent) desirable.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary (£35,517 – £36,582 per annum).
• Temporary to permanent contract with 37 hours per week.
• Opportunity to develop within a supportive educational environment.