Trust HR Officer and Administration Manager

• Location: Manchester
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Salary: £30,711 - £35,952 per annum (Actual Salary, term time +2 weeks)
• Working Hours: 35 per week, Term Time only + 2 weeks

We are representing a prestigious educational Trust seeking a dedicated Trust HR Officer and Administration Manager. This pivotal role provides comprehensive HR services and administrative support across the Trust, ensuring efficient operations and aiding the senior leadership team with HR issues.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Manage the entire recruitment process, including creating job specifications, advertising, assembling interview packs, and ensuring all necessary documentation such as DBS checks and contracts are processed.
• Organize and ensure the effective delivery of inductions.
• Maintain HR files in compliance with GDPR, manage records for starters and leavers, and coordinate data submissions to payroll.
• Organize and maintain training records, particularly for safeguarding.
• Participate in HR meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes, and ensure follow-up on action items.
• Provide HR advice and support to the management team in collaboration with HR legal support, including managing attendance reviews and disciplinary actions.
• Maintain all records of absence and sickness, enforcing staff attendance policies.
• Regularly update HR policies to reflect current legislation and best practices.
• Attend Health & Safety meetings and maintain compliance information.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a similar HR role, ideally within an educational setting.
• Thorough knowledge of employment law and employee relations issues including discipline, absence, capability, and grievance.
• Strong administrative skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Proficient in IT and data management.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Capable of managing significant workloads and prioritizing effectively.
• Experienced in managing personnel information systems.
• Minimum of GCSE Maths and English at Level C or above.
• Desirable: Willingness to undertake CIPD training.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary reflective of the educational sector.
• Working hours that align with term times, plus an additional two weeks.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous training.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.