Senior HR Officer - St Bede's & St Joseph's Catholic School : Job Details

Bring your HR expertise to a thriving and supportive school environment. Play a key role as a Senior HR Officer in fostering a professional workplace where staff and students can thrive.

Senior HR OfficerBradford, BD9

• 37 hours per week, term time only + 2 weeks
• NJC Scale SO1, £29,962 - £31,500 per annum
• Fixed term for 1 year in the first instance, starting as soon as possible

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

St Bede’s and St Joseph’s Catholic College, are a vibrant, ambitious learning community dedicated to improving the life chances of young people in Bradford. Our ethos centres on excellence in teaching and learning, and we pride ourselves on fostering strong relationships between staff and students. Recognised as a “Good” school by OFSTED, we strive to create a positive, inclusive environment where everyone can achieve their best.

The Role

As Senior HR Officer, you will deliver an effective HR and payroll service, ensuring robust and proactive support to the College leadership team. This role is essential to maintaining high standards and enabling our staff to excel in their roles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the principal HR contact for Senior Leaders, Governors, and external stakeholders.
• Oversee HR processes including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with College, Trust, and legal HR policies and guidelines.
• Manage and maintain accurate personnel records within the College’s HR systems.
• Produce HR-related reports for the Governing Body and Senior Managers.
• Support budget planning for HR and payroll, linking to the College Improvement Plan.
• Lead on HR-related risk assessments, including maternity and absence management.
• Liaise with external organisations such as Payroll, Pension providers, HMRC, and Occupational Health.

St Bede’s and St Joseph’s Catholic College is a two-site College – role holder should be aware that you may be asked to work on either site.

Benefits

Working with us, you’ll enjoy being part of a supportive and inclusive community where professional development and work-life balance are valued. Additional benefits include:

• Competitive salary aligned with NJC pay scales.
• Term-time working plus 2 weeks for a better work-life balance.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a leading school environment.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, educational environment. About you:

• HR experience at a senior level with excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes, payroll systems, and compliance requirements.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills to support staff development.
• Proficiency in HR systems and data analysis.
• A commitment to fostering a positive, professional workplace culture.

Join us in making a difference. If you are ready to play a key role in our team, we look forward to hearing from you!

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

Committed to equality of opportunity. Committed to safeguarding young people; enhanced DBS and online checks required.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Closing Date: Friday, 24th January 2025 at noon.

Other suitable skills and experience include HR Coordinator, HR Manager, Payroll Officer, Recruitment Lead, HR Advisor, Personnel Manager, HR Generalist, School Business Manager, Talent Manager, People Operations Lead.