HR Officer in Manchester

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full Time

Number of Positions: 1

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Salary: £26,283 - £29,515 per annum

We are looking to appoint an organised, proactive, and detail-oriented HR Officer to join our school within the central team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting staff wellbeing and ensuring the efficient running of HR and payroll processes within a busy school environment. Working closely with the School Business Manager, you will deliver a comprehensive HR administration service, supporting recruitment, payroll, employee relations, and compliance, while contributing to the overall ethos and success of the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality HR administration service, including managing staff records, absence tracking, and HR documentation
• Oversee payroll administration, ensuring accurate and timely data submission
• Support recruitment processes, from advertising roles through to issuing contracts
• Coordinate DBS checks and maintain the Single Central Record in line with safeguarding requirements
• Act as the first point of contact for HR queries, providing advice and escalating where necessary
• Analyse absence data and produce reports for senior leadership
• Support employee relations processes and meetings
• Assist with induction of new staff members
• Maintain accurate electronic personnel records and ensure GDPR compliance
• Ensure school policies are up to date and distributed appropriately
• Contribute to safeguarding, equality, and wellbeing across the school

Who we are looking for

• Has experience or knowledge of HR administration and payroll systems
• Demonstrates strong IT skills, familiarity with MS Office, including spreadsheets and data analysis
• Has excellent organisational skills and can manage competing priorities
• Communicates effectively with people at all levels
• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism at all times
• Works well both independently and as part of a team
• Is committed to continuous improvement and personal development

Personal Qualities

• Professional, approachable, and discreet
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Flexible and adaptable in a busy environment
• Committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Motivated and able to meet deadlines

Legal and Safeguarding

This post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The DBS Code of Practice can be viewed. Subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.