HR OfficerHours: 36 hours per week, 43 weeks per year, Salary: S8 point 1, pro-rata £33,890 (FTE £35,730 - £38,585)
Location: Woodfield School, Merstham. With fortnightly travel to our satellite centre Woodfield Education Centre based at Carrington School, Redhill. Are you a skilled and compassionate HR professional looking to make a difference in a thriving school environment? Woodfield School is seeking a dedicated and proactive HR Officer to join our team. This key role will support the school’s workforce while ensuring the highest standards of HR management, compliance, and staff wellbeing.Key Responsibilities:Employee Lifecycle Management: Oversee the full employee lifecycle for all staff members, from recruitment to exit.HR Administration: Create employment contracts, manage staff records, and ensure all HR processes are handled efficiently.Compliance & Recruitment: Ensure compliance with safer recruitment standards and review HR policies. Lead recruitment for all staffing levels, including senior roles. Organise and lead on recruitment events.Employee Relations & Advice: Handle sensitive employee relations matters, provide practical advice on employment law, assist with grievances, and support difficult conversations.Confidential HR Data Management: Manage confidential HR data, including sickness records, payroll details, and staff files. Ensure sensitive information is shared appropriately.Health and Safety/GDPR: Oversee accident and injury reporting, manage the CPD refresher cycle for staff. Support the Business Manager with GDPR compliance and the annual audit.Staff Wellbeing: Conduct regular care calls for staff on long-term sick leave, manage return-to-work meetings, and provide support through medical risk assessments and reasonable adjustments.Payroll & Budget Management: Manage the monthly payroll process, data input, ensuring accuracy. Strategic HR Guidance: Work closely with the Headteacher and leadership team to provide advice on employee relations, disciplinary procedures, and sickness management.Collaboration & Professional Development: Collaborate with external partners for payroll and staffing management. Commit to ongoing professional development and adapt to the evolving needs of the school.Key Skills & Experience:Proven experience in an HR role, ideally within the education sector.Desirable CIPD Level 5 in Human Resource Management Essential CIPD Level 3 (minimum) Human Resource Practice Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.Experience managing recruitment processes, including senior leadership roles.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to handle sensitive matters with professionalism.Strong organisational skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.Proficiency with HR systems (e.g., SIMS, CPOMS, LADO, Probation meetings and managing sickness) Microsoft Office & Google.Understanding of health and safety, safeguarding, and GDPR compliance in an educational setting.Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.Why Join Woodfield School?Make a real impact on staff wellbeing and the overall success of the school.Work in a supportive, collaborative environment with a dedicated leadership team.Be part of a school that values professional development and continuous learning.This HR Officer role offers a fantastic opportunity to play a key part in the HR function at a well-regarded school, supporting staff development, wellbeing, and the effective running of HR operations. If you're passionate about HR and education and want to play a key role in supporting our school community, we'd love to hear from you!Application Process:To apply, please send your completed application form, with a supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role to hresources @woodfield. surrey.sch.uk. The closing date for applications is 21st April 2025.Applications will be shortlisted as they are received, so we encourage you to submit your interest as soon as possible. Applications with missing information and unexplained gaps in employment history will not be considered. Woodfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.