Schools HR Officer

HR Officer Bexley Schools HR Service Develop your HR career with a team that makes a difference. Are you an organised, people-focused administrator looking to gain HR and Payroll knowledge and experience? Why not join the Bexley Schools HR Team and become part of a friendly, supportive service that works with schools across Bexley and beyond. What You'll Do You'll play a key role in supporting schools and their employees, particularly during the onboarding journey. Responsibilities include:

• Processing new starter information on HR and Payroll systems.
• Preparing contracts, variation letters and employment documentation.
• Carrying out online pre-employment checks.
• Maintaining accurate employee and contractual records.
• Supporting schools with HR and payroll queries.
• Assisting with contractual changes and payroll deadlines.
• Developing your knowledge of employment practices and school HR processes. What We're Looking For
• Strong administration and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A commitment to delivering outstanding customer service.
• Confident communication skills.
• A willingness to learn and grow within HR and Payroll. Why join us? Join Bexley Schools HR and help support the people who support our schools. CV's will not be accepted, please fully complete the application form For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached. Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions. Our Offer to you We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached. Recruitment Information This role may be available as a development opportunity through secondment for the Council's existing employees. The Council's Secondment Scheme can be found here. If this option is of interest, please contact the recruiting manager.