HR Officer – Education Trust (Croydon)

About the role

We are seeking a proactive HR Officer to join a supportive education trust serving schools across Croydon. You will provide essential HR support, ensuring compliance and helping staff thrive in a dynamic educational 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 documentation for starters, leavers and contractual changes.
• Assist payroll processes, covering contract variations, absences, overtime, starters and leavers.
• Support formal HR meetings, note‑taking, audits, reporting and general administration.
• Collaborate with school leaders and administration teams to ensure accurate staff records.

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 with attention to detail.
• Professional, confidential and resilient approach.
• Proactive attitude with commitment to continuous improvement.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent) desirable.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.

Required skills

• Strong IT skills and experience using HR or management systems.

What we offer

• Temporary contract with a view to permanent employment.
• Competitive salary of £35,517‑£36,582 per annum.
• 37‑hour work week within a collaborative educational setting.