Human Resources Officer – School Setting

About the role

The Human Resources Officer will be the first point of contact for HR matters at Thistley Hough Academy, supporting staff throughout the employee lifecycle from recruitment and onboarding to employee relations, absence management and wellbeing.

Key responsibilities

• Manage recruitment processes, including advertising, shortlisting, interviewing and onboarding.
• Provide day‑to‑day HR advice and support to staff and line managers.
• Oversee absence management, ensuring accurate recording and compliance with policies.
• Handle employee relations issues and support the resolution of conflicts.
• Maintain employee records in line with GDPR, safeguarding and statutory requirements.
• Collaborate with the Regional HR Business Partner and academy leaders on HR strategy and compliance.

Required profile

• Degree‑level education or equivalent experience in HR.
• Proven experience in an HR environment, particularly recruitment support.
• Strong understanding of GDPR, safeguarding and accurate record‑keeping.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Professional handling of confidential information.
• Own transport for occasional travel to a partner primary academy.

Required skills

• Knowledge of HR policies, recruitment and absence management processes.

What we offer

• Permanent full‑time role (37 hours per week) with a Grade 7 salary band (£31,022 – £33,699 per annum).
• Supportive school environment focused on staff wellbeing.
• Opportunities for professional development within the Creative Education Trust.