School HR Officer in Leicester, Leicestershire

📍 Leicester
🕒 Full-time | All Year Round
🚀 Immediate Start | Maternity Cover (up to 12 months)

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for your next opportunity? We are recruiting for a Human Resources Officer to join a busy and supportive college team in Leicester. This is a full-time, all year-round position, starting ASAP, with maternity cover commencing from the end of November 2026 for up to 12 months or upon the return of the postholder.

YOUR ROLE WILL INCLUDE:

* Managing end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes.
* Supporting the full employee lifecycle for a designated staff group.
* Managing staff absence processes and maintaining HR records.
* Producing HR correspondence and contractual documentation.
* Providing HR advice and support to staff and managers.
* Supporting employee relations casework and investigations.
* Assisting with HR reporting, compliance, policies, and wellbeing initiatives.
* Deputising for the HR Manager when required.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

* Previous HR experience is essential.
* Level 5 CIPD is desirable but not essential.
* Strong knowledge of HR processes and employment practices.
* Excellent organisational and communication skills.
* Ability to manage a varied workload and maintain confidentiality.
* Experience within education or a similar environment is advantageous.

WHAT YOU'LL GET IN RETURN:

* Competitive hourly rate of up to £20.71.
* Full-time, stable opportunity within a supportive environment.
* Immediate start available.
* Dedicated Hays consultant supporting you throughout the process.

If you're available immediately and have strong HR experience, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.

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