HR Officer in Cannock

We are recruiting a HR Officer to join a growing organisation within the education technology sector.

This is a varied HR role combining end-to-end recruitment, HR administration and people services, with the opportunity to play a key part in improving recruitment processes, employee experience and HR compliance.

Hybrid working available

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment process from vacancy through to offer and onboarding
• Advertise roles, source and shortlist candidates and coordinate interviews
• Complete pre-employment and safer recruitment checks, including references, right-to-work and DBS checks where required
• Prepare contracts, offer letters and onboarding documentation
• Manage and monitor probation processes
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems
• Coordinate monthly payroll information and liaise with payroll providers
• Produce HR reports and management information
• Provide first-line HR support to managers and employees, escalating complex matters where appropriate
• Support workforce planning, talent pools and recruitment initiatives
• Assist with HR projects, compliance and continuous improvement

The ideal candidate will have:

• CIPD Level 3 qualification, be working towards it, or have equivalent HR experience
• Strong recruitment and HR administration experience
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Excellent attention to detail and a professional approach to confidential information
• Good Microsoft Office and HR systems experience
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• A practical, solutions-focused approach

Desirable

• CIPD Level 5 or working towards, education sector experience, talent pooling, recruitment marketing or workforce planning experience.