HR Officer

Description

HR Officer Education Sector

Chiswick, London (3 days onsite)

GBP150 GBP160 per day (Inside IR35 via an umbrella)

6-month contract

Start date: No later than Monday 11th August

Are you a detail-obsessed HR Administrator with a passion for safeguarding, compliance, and all things recruitment? ?

Do you thrive in an environment where precision, confidentiality, and people matter? If so, keep reading!

We're working on behalf of a leading Arts educational institution based in Chiswick, seeking a brilliant HR Officer to join their dynamic HR team for a 6-month contract.

What you ll be doing:

This is a high-impact, admin-heavy role, where you ll be a key player in ensuring smooth day-to-day HR operations and safeguarding compliance across the organisation. You ll be:

Managing recruitment admin writing job ads, coordinating interviews, collecting references, and onboarding new hiresEnsuring compliance with Safer Recruitment in Education guidance including DBS checks and background screeningMaintaining and updating the Single Central Register in line with KCSIE requirementsLiaising with IT for account creation, passes and access for new staff and visitorsManaging HRIS data particularly using Cascade (experience highly desirable!)Conducting inductions, coordinating exit interviews, and tracking training completionsMaintaining impeccable HR records in line with GDPR

What we re looking for:

We're after someone who brings both administrative excellence and sector-specific know-how. Ideally, you ll have:

Proven HR administration experience in education or safeguarding-focused settingsStrong working knowledge of onboarding, DBS checks, and Safer Recruitment practicesFamiliarity with managing the Single Central RecordA solid track record of using HRIS systems preferably CascadeExceptional attention to detail nothing escapes your eye!A calm, professional, and confidential approach to sensitive mattersAvailability to start by 11th August latest

Location & Working Pattern:

You'll be based 3 days a week at the Chiswick office (near Turnham Green), with occasional flexibility based on business needs.

Ad ID: 5416903875