HR Officer

TL;DR

HR Officer: Providing comprehensive administrative support and professional HR advisory services to schools and multi-academy trusts with an accent on document development, case management, and project support. Focus on maintaining accurate HR records, drafting policies, and contributing to the growth of the FusionHR brand through marketing and business development initiatives.

Location: Must be based in or able to commute to Wakefield, England

Salary: £26,765 per year

Company

A professional HR consultancy firm specializing in services for the education sector.

What you will do

• Manage HR administration including drafting contracts, change letters, and processing DBS checks.
• Oversee the ticketing system to ensure timely resolution of client HR queries.
• Provide day-to-day HR advice to managers on health, well-being, recruitment, and attendance.
• Draft template letters for formal and informal employee relations meetings.
• Assist with project work, including researching and delivering webinars for target audiences.
• Support marketing efforts by drafting and proofreading HR blogs and promotional materials.

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to commute to Wakefield, England
• Previous experience in a busy office environment and HR management.
• Working knowledge of employment law and experience drafting HR policies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Good standard of education equivalent to NVQ Level 3, including GCSE English and Maths (A-C).
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Nice to have

• CIPD qualification or currently working toward one.
• Experience providing generalist HR advice to senior leaders.
• Experience managing employee relations casework.
• Commercial awareness and interest in business development.

Culture & Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and your birthday off.
• BUPA Healthcare Cashback plan after probation.
• Pension scheme and ongoing professional development support.
• Flexible working options including part-time or term-time hours.
• Collaborative team environment focused on impact in the education sector.

Hiring process

• Phone screen.
• 1st stage interview.
• 2nd stage interview.