HR Officer in Olton

Smile Education are currently recruiting for an experienced HR Officer to start immediately at a welcoming further education college in Solihull. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing comprehensive HR support across the college, ensuring HR processes are delivered efficiently and in line with employment legislation and college policies. This will include supporting recruitment and onboarding, maintaining employee records, advising managers on HR procedures, coordinating absence management processes, and responding to general HR enquiries. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and professional HR team within a well-established further education college. The expected salary range for the role is between £16.00 - £18.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing day-to-day HR administrative and advisory support.
• Coordinating recruitment, selection, and onboarding activities.
• Preparing contracts, offer letters, and employment documentation.
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR databases.
• Supporting managers with absence, disciplinary, grievance, and capability procedures.
• Assisting with payroll administration and contractual changes.
• Ensuring compliance with employment legislation, safeguarding, and safer recruitment practices.
• Responding to HR queries from staff and managers in a timely and professional manner.
• Producing HR reports and workforce data for senior management.
• Supporting employee wellbeing, training, and development initiatives.
• Working collaboratively with managers and external agencies where required.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have previous experience working within an HR Officer or HR Advisor role.
• Hold or be working towards a CIPD qualification (Level 3 or Level 5 desirable).
• Have a sound understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Be highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Have strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and HR information systems.
• Be proactive, adaptable, and able to prioritise a varied workload.

What to Expect from Applicants:

We are looking for applicants with previous experience within a Human Resources environment, ideally gained within education, the public sector, or a similarly regulated organisation. Experience supporting recruitment, employee relations, HR administration, and maintaining HR systems is highly desirable.

Why work with Smile Education?

Smile Education are an agency with a difference. We are education specialists with a proven track record of supporting professionals across schools, colleges, and academy trusts. We provide access to training and CPD opportunities and work alongside a number of respected education providers across the Midlands. We are passionate about finding the right opportunity for every candidate.

To be successful in your application, you should have experience in one or more of the following:

• Human Resources administration or advisory work.
• Recruitment and onboarding.
• Employee relations and HR casework.
• HR systems and record management.
• Working within an education or public sector environment.
• Availability to start immediately.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including an Enhanced DBS check, Right to Work checks, qualification verification, and employment references.