HR Officer Salary: £35,517 - £36,582 per annum (dependent on skills and experience)Contract: Permanent, Full TimeHours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (Monday to Thursday 9:00am - 5:30pm, Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm)Location: Croydon and surrounding areas, with hybrid working availableStart Date: August 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an organised and proactive HR Officer to join a supportive HR team. This role is ideal for an experienced HR Administrator looking to take the next step in their career, or an HR professional seeking a varied operational role within the education sector. You will provide HR support across multiple sites, ensuring HR processes are delivered efficiently, accurately and in line with safeguarding and employment requirements. Key Responsibilities Recruitment and Compliance Support recruitment campaigns from advert to appointment. Coordinate interviews and candidate communications. Complete pre-employment and safeguarding checks. Maintain Single Central Records (SCRs) in line with KCSIE requirements. Ensure personnel files and compliance records are accurate and up to date. HR Systems and Payroll Support HR, recruitment and compliance systems. Process payroll changes including starters, leavers, contractual changes and absences. Maintain HR records and produce reports as required. HR Operations Act as the first point of contact for HR enquiries. Provide administrative support for HR ..... full job details .....