HR Officer and Administrator

Ensuring all visitors, third party contractors, supply and self-employed staff have the appropriate level of clearance
Managing the recruitment, appointments and induction processes, including all compliance and safer recruitment checks, including undertaking regular Safer Recruitment training
Liaising closely with the DSL to ensure that all staff have received appropriate child protection training and are following agreed policies and procedures
Maintaining and updating personnel files
Administering staff resignations, including conducting exit interviews and providing analysis
Supporting SLT in administering probationary periods
Supporting SLT in administering Performance Management procedures
Maintaining an up-to-date register of staff with named medical conditions and needs
Carrying out bookings and administration relating to staff training and development
Keeping internal staff portals up to date
Administering monthly staff payroll and pensions
Undertaking stress and pregnancy risk assessments
Maintaining accurate and up to date staff sickness records
Scheduling return to work, informal, formal and final absence meetings
Administering individual staff meetings (disciplinary, absence, etc.)
Administering benefit application processes
Assisting with the Annual Staff Workforce Census return
Producing reports as required
Directing staff to the correct source of information regarding pensions, salaries, maternity, grievance, complaints etc.
Maintaining job descriptions and person specifications
Maintaining staff contact details

This role will also involve responsibilities as PA to Principal and Governance administration, full details of which can be found in the Job Pack. Qualifications & ExperienceWe would like to hear from you if you have

Qualifications to degree level or equivalent
Knowledge of Microsoft software packages
Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
Secure knowledge of HR legislation
Basic knowledge of financial procedures
Knowledge of procurement processes
Knowledge of the key principles of staff management
Training in the use of a variety of ICT packages
At least five years' experience working an office environment
At least two years' experience of managing a team of staff in a variety of different areas
Experience of training staff successfully in a range of duties
Experience of working as part of a team
Experience of working to targets and deadlines
Experience of managing meetings
Experience of developing policies, processes and procedures

About UsHarris Academy Beckenham is a happy, energetic and all-inclusive 11-18 academy which is widely recognised as one of the most successful and highest performing schools in Bromley. We retained our 'Outstanding' judgement in May 2023 following our previous 'Outstanding' inspection in June 2017. We are one of 52 schools in the country to retain this judgment.
The academy is oversubscribed with 1,500 applicants applying each year for 180 places. The academy has a reputation of excellence, high standards of discipline and behaviour and a proven track record of academic success with outcomes significantly above national averages across all measures.
In 2019 we were designated as a 'World Class' school because of the amazing work we do to develop students' skills, character and competencies which rival and compete with those students from the very best schools internationally. We have since been re-accredited in 2022, confirmation that our Academy is, and continues to be, World Class.
"I have been here 12 years and I really would not work anywhere else. Our students are amazing - they want to learn and do well which encourages all teachers to ensure high achievement is the norm. This is a really special school to work in and be a part of." Main Areas of ResponsibilityYour responsibilities will include:

Accurate and compliant maintenance and management of the Single Central Register

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. Professional Development & BenefitsOur people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.
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