HR Officer - Page Personnel Secretarial & Business Support : Job Details

Are you ready to advance your HR career and step into a more strategic role? We're looking for a motivated and ambitious HR professional to join our dynamic team as an HR Advisor, with a clear development pathway toward becoming a HR Business Partner.

Client Details

This role offers a unique opportunity to deepen your expertise in strategic HR, talent management, and organisational development while supporting our academies across the Trust. You'll gain exposure to key strategic initiatives, working closely with senior leaders to drive organisational success and build a high-performance culture.

Description

HR Officer - Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic HR Development

• Collaborate with senior HR and leadership teams to understand organisational objectives and workforce needs.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of HR strategies that align with business goals and priorities.
• Gain exposure to workforce planning, talent management, and organisational design projects.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, addressing concerns and fostering a positive work environment.
• Support initiatives to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction.
• Provide guidance on absence management, including referrals to occupational health and sickness review meetings.

Performance Management

• Coach and support managers on performance development, including goal-setting, appraisals, and addressing performance gaps.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Provide administrative and advisory support throughout the recruitment process, ensuring compliance with safer recruitment practices.
• Conduct pre-employment checks and coordinate onboarding to ensure smooth integration of new hires.

HR Compliance and Administration

• Ensure adherence to employment laws and organisational policies.
• Maintain accurate HR records and support the management of GDPR compliance.
• Prepare data-driven reports to inform leadership decisions.

Change Management

• Assist with organisational change initiatives, supporting effective communication and transition strategies.

Development Opportunities

• Collaborate on strategic HR projects to gain hands-on experience in key HR initiatives.
• Build skills in influencing senior stakeholders and implementing organisation-wide improvements.

Profile

HR Officer - What We're Looking For

• Experience: A solid foundation in HR, ideally at the HR Advisor level, with a desire to grow into a more strategic position.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with employee relations, recruitment, performance management, and HR compliance.
• Skills: Excellent communication, relationship-building, and analytical skills.
• Mindset: A proactive approach to problem-solving, coupled with a genuine interest in developing your HR expertise.
• Qualification: CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) is desirable but not essential.

Job Offer

HR Officer - What We Offer

• A salary of £32,000 per annum with opportunities for growth and progression.
• Ongoing professional development to support your transition into an HR Business Partner role.
• Exposure to strategic HR initiatives and projects.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment in the education sector.
• Flexible working as and when needed.
• Based around liverpool across several sites - * You must have your own car and be able to drive for this role *