HR Officer | Milton Abbey School

Job Purpose We are seeking to appoint an HR Officer who has the technical knowledge and experience of the full range of HR requirements consistent with a small independent school employing just over 100 staff. The role will be based on our school site working 40 hours a week all year round. Remuneration will be dependent on experience and skills, likely in the range £30-35k. Responsibilities Responsible for all stages of an employee life cycle – from recruitment to exit Act as liaison with the school’s external payroll provider Manage routine HR matters such as staff absences (sickness, maternity, paternity), flexible working requests Provide HR guidance and procedural support to senior managers, including contentious matters such as disciplinary procedures Own all HR filing and administration records and processes, including the Single Central Record and related safeguarding checks Support senior managers with recruitment, induction, probation, sickness absence, maternity and paternity, retirement, leaver protocols and annual leave management Maintain staff pay database and liaise with external payroll provider for accurate, timely payments, including leave information, statutory leave, variations and timesheets Manage online DBS disclosures site and school pension schemes, including joiners, leavers and monthly contributions, auto‑reenrolment, and support pay review and awards processes Prepare and submit DFE workforce census, provide information for inspections and audits, and acknowledge and respond to ad‑hoc vacancy requests Manage HR@miltonabbey email inbox and take advice on routine HR legal matters, referring contentious issues to Head of Operations and Director of Finance Own and maintain HR policy documents, employment manual and other HR documents, ensuring updates with senior leadership approval Provide references in compliance with school policy Support line managers with HR knowledge across full HR issues, and aid the Head of Operations with staff wellbeing and statutory compliance Support the Head of Operations and Senior Leadership in meeting statutory and other HR compliance requirements Carrying out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Head of Operations and Finance Director Qualifications & Experience Significant experience of HR processes Excellent communication and collaboration skills Attention to detail and understanding of appropriate procedures, policies and compliance Discretion and understanding of confidentiality requirements Polite manner and smart appearance Excellent IT skills across relevant platforms (Word, Excel, Zoom, Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint) Willingness to attend relevant training courses internally or externally as requested Responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in the school Desirable: experience of school HR processes and understanding of the Single Central Record (full training will be given to successful candidates from other sectors) Benefits Friendly and supportive team culture with training opportunities to enhance skills Free parking, free refreshments, and a free lunch No smoking/vaping site Contact & Application Details Further details may be obtained from our website or by contacting HR on 01258 882306 or email hr@miltonabbey.co.uk. Applications must be submitted on the school’s application form. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 23rd April 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Please note that we are not accepting applications through any employment agency and all applications should be made direct to the school. Safeguarding & Equality Milton Abbey School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The appointment will include an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Online searches will also be conducted as part of the safeguarding process. Candidate selection will be free from unconscious bias and discrimination. Director of Finance For payroll, contracts & legal HR matters #J-18808-Ljbffr