HR Officer

About the role

Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust is looking for a Human Resources Officer to join its central team and work closely with the Head of HR. Supporting leaders across 19 schools, you will gain broad exposure to employee relations, policy development, safer recruitment, management training, HR systems and workforce planning. This is an exciting time to join the Trust as it prepares to become part of the Carlo Acutis Catholic Education Trust, creating a larger family of approximately 45 schools. You will have the opportunity to contribute ideas, help shape a developing HR service and build your career in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting employee relations casework, including absence, capability, disciplinary and grievance matters
• Advising managers on employment law, Trust policies and terms and conditions
• Helping to review, develop and introduce HR policies and procedures
• Supporting consultation with recognised trade unions
• Delivering guidance and training to school leaders
• Preparing contracts, variation letters and other employment documents
• Advising on safer recruitment and supporting leadership appointments
• Coordinating the Trust's apprenticeship programme
• Maintaining the SAMPeople HR system and producing useful workforce information

Requirements

You may already be working as an HR Officer or Advisor, or you could be an experienced HR Administrator or Coordinator ready to take the next step.

• Previous experience in an HR environment at Administrator or Officer level
• CIPD Level 3, or equivalent practical HR experience
• A working knowledge of employment legislation, data protection and equality
• Strong communication, organisation and relationship building skills
• Confidence handling sensitive information with professionalism
• A full driving licence, access to a vehicle and business use insurance

Qualifications

• Experience within education, a Multi Academy Trust or a unionised environment would be useful, but is not essential
• You will be expected to support and work in line with the Catholic ethos of the Trust

Benefits

• Access to an excellent pension scheme
• Professional development opportunities
• Regular learning days
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 24 hour virtual GP service
• Blue Light Card savings
• Annual staff recognition awards

Pay & Schedule

Salary: £34,434 to £36,363 FTE. Hours: 37 hours per week, permanent, all year round. Part-time working of approximately 28 to 30 hours per week, or 38-week term-time working, will also be considered.