Human Resources Officer

Location: Malvern
Contractual hours: 35 hours per week
Basis: Full Time, Permanent

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Our client is not just a place to work; it is a community where every colleague is valued, and every day brings the chance to make a positive difference.

They are looking to recruit a full time Human Resources Officer, joining a team of 4 and work closely with their staff of c600 colleagues across their UK school sites, all of whom are committed to offering the best opportunities for their pupils. You will want to thrive on hard work and being part of a supportive community, where they encourage good ideas, empower their colleagues and live and breathe their Malvern Qualities. All their staff are experienced and dedicated professionals who work together to make the College run seamlessly.

What you'll be doing:

In this varied role, you will work closely with colleagues and Managers to deliver an excellent, customer-driven HR service. Working as a key member of the HR team, you will take responsibility for all aspects of recruitment end to end support managers with employee relations matters as they arise, assist with learning and development, and contribute to HR projects, such as HR System (iTrent) development and policy updates.

You'll have:

• Demonstrable experience of working in a similar role and in dealing with difficult and sensitive employee relations cases
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of working in Human Resources and its role in an organisation
• Experience of using HR data management systems and ability to interrogate the data and system
• Knowledge and understanding of employment law

You'll get:

They offer an exciting range of benefits and opportunities for growth. Our client is regarded as one of the most stunning schools in the UK and they believe the opportunities are just as enticing as the landscape.
Their Operational colleagues work alongside their Academic team in order to provide the best educational experience they can for their pupils. This is an exciting opportunity to join the College team who live, breathe and role model their Malvern Qualities.

To apply:

Applications should be submitted no later than Monday 6 January 2025. Our client reserves the right to close this vacancy early and therefore applicants are encouraged to apply sooner.

This post involves minimal contact with children and the post holder will not be responsible for children. The post holder will be considered to be in regulated activity.

Our client exists to provide a quality all round education for pupils aged and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates must be prepared to undergo child protection screening and an Enhanced DBS check.

You will be required to provide proof of your identity, right to work in the UK and qualifications during the selection process. They will seek references on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications before interview. An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.

You may have experience in the following: Human Resources Officer, HR Advisor, HR Coordinator, HR Assistant, Recruitment Officer, Employee Relations Officer, HR Generalist, HR Consultant, Talent Acquisition Specialist, People and Culture Officer, HR Business Partner, Learning and Development Coordinator, Personnel Officer, People Advisor, Workforce Development Officer, etc.

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