HR Officer

Looking to develop your skills and experience in an educational environment? Do you have HR experience or an interest in support HR function in schools? This may be the role for you. We are currently looking to appoint a HR Officer to support our thriving team at Harris Academy Peckham .

About Us

Our vision at Harris Academy Peckham is to ensure every child achieves excellence in all aspects of academy life. We have high aspirations, both in terms of academic standards and personal development, in order to prepare your child for the demands of the 21st century global workplace. We expect every child to excel, and will provide the necessary challenge and support to make this happen.

In line with all Harris Academies, we ensure that we prepare engaging and innovative learning experiences for our students, within a disciplined context where good manners, smart uniform and mature conduct are expected from all.

Main Areas of Responsibility

Line Management

• Ensure the performance management processes are rigorous for above members of staff and that appropriate training and support is in place;
• Liaise regularly with staff that may have joint operational responsibility following up with action where required;
• Ensure that all requests for leave comply with Academy policies and procedures for support staff;
• Monitor attendance and punctuality of all Staff, following up causes for concern as detailed in attendance policy.

Management of Resources

• To oversee the accuracy of staffing data entered into EPM/BromCom following up with appropriate action where required;
• To oversee the staff workforce census return;
• Liaison with catering company for organisation of Academy events as appropriate;
• To oversee the work of peripatetic or other casual staff ensuring they are deployed appropriately and correct safeguarding procedures are followed and organising pay in liaison with the Finance Officer;
• Oversight of the Academy asset register in liaison with the Finance Officer;
• Organisation of preferred suppliers in liaison with Estates Manager;
• Oversight of all service level agreements in liaison with appropriate persons, including catering, printers, maintenance services etc.
• Oversight of ensuring the Academy has the correct licensing agreements in place, in liaison with the Finance Officer;
• Oversight of records of all maintenance contracts and ensure value for money in consultation with the Estates Manager and Finance Officer;

Human Resources

• Overall management of the Academy's single central record;
• As directed by the Executive Principal, to have overall responsibility for the recruitment process for new staff, this includes advertising for staff, processing job applications, requesting references and arranging interviews;
• To have overall responsibility for the appointments process, this to included initiating DBS, Barred List, Medical and reference checks. Completing documentation for contracts and back details for payroll and HR. Sending out offer letters and chasing any outstanding documentation;
• To issue staff contracts and ensure all contractual paperwork is signed, eg. responsible users, reading of policies etc;
• To audit teaching staff sickness records and prepare termly reports to Principal for action;
• To ensure organisation of confidential staff files and maintain them in an orderly manner;
• To carry our any HR tasks relating to Teaching and Support Staff as directed by the Executive Principal, this to include, referrals to occupational health, organising interviews with the Executive Principal, liaising with staff representatives as required;
• To work closely with Business Manager to produce salary assessments etc;
• To direct staff to the correct source of information regarding pensions, salaries, maternity, grievance, complaints etc;
• To assist with all matters relating to day to day staff welfare and personnel functions;
• To assist with maintaining job descriptions and person specifications for all academy appointments;
• Maintaining and regular updating of staff contact details and vehicle information;
• To update staff lists, extension numbers and structure charts as necessary.

Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications, Knowledge & Training

• Educated to degree level or Equivalent
• Knowledge of Microsoft software packages
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
• Secure Knowledge of Human resources legislation
• Basic knowledge of financial procedures
• Knowledge of procurement processes
• Knowledge of the key principles of staff management
• Appropriate degree or equivalent level of education
• Trained in the use of a variety of ICT packages
• Knowledge personal assisstant roles and responsibilities
• Training in typing and formating of a variety of documents including spreadsheets

Experience

• At least 5 years' experience working an office environment
• At least 2 years experience of managing a team of staff in a variety of different areas
• Experience of training staff successfully in a range of duties
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience of working to targets and deadlines
• Experience of managing meetings including preparation and circulation of papers, minutes and ensuring information is circulated as required
• Experience of managing diaries at a high level, including communication with a range of audiences.
• Experience of managing high profile events
• Experience of developing policies, processes and procedures

Professional Development & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level to senior leadership.

In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, electric car scheme, 26 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays) for non term-time only employees, and many other benefits.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. Before applying, please review our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.