HR Officer

GBP25,979 plus bens

Mid Kent

12-month FTC (Maternity Cover)

An exciting opportunity for a HR professional to join my client within the Education sector. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role and a fantastic general knowledge of HR functions.

Some duties include:

Oversight of the onboarding process ensuring that all new employees receive a contract, offer letter, and undergo pre-employment checks. Responsible for producing job adverts, person specifications and liaising with internal departments regarding advertising budgets. Managing HR duties of the apprenticeship scheme and keeping track of student s arrangements. Advising on absence management, grievances, disciplinaries, performance management and probation management. Advising managers on policies, processes, and procedures. Complying with safeguarding at all times and ensuring that this is implemented throughout the school. General administrative duties.

To be considered for this role, you must have/be:

Previous HR experience, ideally within the public sector. Current Enhanced DBS check (Ideally on the update service) Broad, concrete HR knowledge to include recruitment & onboarding, ER etc, general policies and procedures etc. Able to advise employees at all levels. Good employment law knowledge. A CIPD Level 3 as a minimum. Experience using Every HR system would be a significant advantage although not essential.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join a close knit, friendly team. Submit your updated CV today!

This role is being handled by Jasmine Smith, Business Support Consultant for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.

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