HR Officer - St Mark's Church of England School

HR Officer

37 hours per week (flexible between 30 - 37 hours for the right candidate)

Permanent, term time plus 3 weeks (42 weeks per year)

Grade 6 - FTE £28,792 - £31,022 per annum

Actual salary - £21,594.00 - £28,695.35 (pro rata based on 30-37 hours)

Required as soon as possible

About the Role

• Manage the organisation of all recruitment activities for the school
• Manage the planning and execution of all onboarding and induction training for all new staff whilst ensuring documents are returned for filing
• Oversee the completion of monthly reviews for all new staff and send letters to confirm the completion of probationary periods
• Prepare and issue contractual and payroll documentation in liaison with the School Business Manager
• Manage all staff absences from completing return to work interviews, maternity and paternity leave and making occupational health referrals
• Undertake personal risk assessments and PEEPS for staff with assistance from the School Business Manager and Estates
• Manage the administration of individual HR cases with the School Business Manager relating to the school's absence, disciplinary and capability procedures including drafting formal invite and outcome letters, reports and minutes as required
• Act as the staff wellbeing and mental health first aider producing regular surveys and presenting findings and potential actions to the Senior Leadership Team
• Undertake reception, back office and first aider duties during staff absences and assisting with telephone calls and enquiries in person, when required
• Assist with the organisation of support staff in service training and professional development on CPD day

What We're Looking For

• Experience working within a busy HR or payroll environment
• Excellent typing skills and the ability to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and ideally personnel information systems
• GCSE Grade C in English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Good communication of a variety of information and ideas effectively to a range of audiences, through good written and oral communication skills
• The ability to solve problems and use own initiative and judgement
• A current knowledge and understanding of employment law, policies and processes and appropriate education legislation
• The ability to work under pressure in a busy and often noisy office with many interruptions
• A high level of tact, diplomacy, discretion, persuasion and respect for confidential information
• Commitment to the highest standards of child protection and safeguarding

Why Join us?

• A strong Christian ethos where love, service, and belonging are lived daily
• A supportive senior leadership team that values pastoral work
• A school community where pupils are known, valued, and listened to
• Opportunities to shape and strengthen whole school pastoral practice
• A role that balances strategic leadership with meaningful pupil contact

What We Offer

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Secure on site car parking
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, including confidential 24/7 counselling support
• Access to a Benefits Hub, offering a range of discounts and offers
• Occupational Health support
• On site hot and cold food options
• Access to online training and personal development courses
• The opportunity to work in a brand new, high specification school environment
• Career development opportunities within a supportive organisation

Safeguarding Statement

St Mark's Church of England School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to appropriate pre employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Southampton City Council is an equal opportunities employer.