HR Officer - Maternity Cover

Your new company
This school is a faith-based community dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth. Our mission is to nurture young individuals to become high achievers and to help them discover their purpose in a global society.
Your new role
To provide an efficient and well-organised system for the administration of HR, Payroll and Cover arrangements at the Academy. The HR/Cover Administrator is also responsible for keeping the Academy's cover and absence systems of operations (SIMS/PS People and other shared electronic documents), including the Academy Single Central Register, up-to-date and current in coordination with HR System Processes, policies and procedures.
What you'll need to succeed

• Experience in HR Administration: Proven experience in managing personnel files, payroll coordination, and HR-related documentation.
• Organisational Skills: Ability to efficiently arrange and manage cover arrangements, including liaising with agency suppliers and coordinating internal cover supervisors.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous in reviewing and approving timesheets, purchase orders, and invoices, as well as maintaining accurate records for audits and regulatory compliance.
• Communication Skills: Strong ability to notify staff of daily cover arrangements, draft employee contracts, and provide accurate staffing information to management.
• Data Management: Proficiency in managing both manual and computer-based record systems, analysing data, and producing necessary reports.
• Confidentiality and Discretion: Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive HR and payroll information.
• Compliance Knowledge: Understanding of policies and procedures related to child protection, health and safety, data protection, and equal opportunities.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to establish constructive relationships with staff and external agencies, and contribute positively to the overall ethos and aims of the school.

What you'll get in return
This role offers a generous remuneration package up to £41,590. Alongside this, you'll receive:
27 days holiday entitlement
Cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loans
Wellbeing initiatives

What you need to do now
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