Human Resources Officer

About the role

An exciting opportunity to join an outstanding team at New College Pontefract. We are looking for an enthusiastic, professional and proactive Human Resources Officer to take ownership of the full employee lifecycle within a successful and ambitious educational environment. As the dedicated HR lead for the college, you will provide high-quality advice and support to managers and staff on a broad range of HR matters, working with the Central HR Team and serving as the first point of contact for staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality HR advice and support to managers and staff.
• Work with the Central HR Team to balance autonomy and support.
• Take the lead on HR work and employee relations matters, acting as the first point of contact for staff.
• Manage college-based HR processes including recruitment, new starter processes, contracts, and use of HR software to maintain staff records.
• Support managers with employment relations matters such as sickness absence, flexible working requests, disciplinary and grievance cases.

Requirements

• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Personable, self‑motivated and professional with good communication skills.
• Ability to work flexibly under pressure while balancing changing priorities.
• Willingness to undertake further training relevant to the role.
• Currently working as a HR Officer or proven track record in HR administration.

Qualifications

The Trust is willing to fully fund the appropriate CIPD qualification for the successful candidate if desired.

Benefits

• Access to high‑quality professional training (in‑house and external).
• Attractive pension scheme.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Technology scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (GP appointments, counselling, physiotherapy).
• Strong commitment to staff wellbeing via the Staff Wellbeing Charter, college Wellbeing Co‑ordinators and an annual wellbeing day.
• Recognised as ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards.

Pay

Band H, points 15‑18 of the Support Staff Pay Scale – £32,199 to £35,395 (pay award pending).

Schedule

Full‑time, full‑year, permanent contract.