HR & Compliance Officer – Secondary School – Sheffield

A forward-thinking and well-managed secondary school in Sheffield is seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented HR & Compliance Officer to join its senior support team. The school has a strong reputation for effective leadership clear safeguarding systems and a professional working culture and this role will be central to maintaining those high standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional looking to work within education supporting recruitment compliance and staff wellbeing in a structured and purposeful environment.

The Role
As HR & Compliance Officer you will oversee the schools recruitment and safer recruitment processes ensuring all pre-employment checks are completed in line with statutory guidance. You will maintain the single central record coordinate contracts and onboarding documentation and provide HR advice to leaders where required.

You will also support absence management processes maintain staff records and contribute to policy updates in line with changing legislation. The role requires a high level of confidentiality organisation and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities
Manage recruitment administration from advert to appointment
Maintain and audit the Single Central Record
Prepare contracts and onboarding documentation
Monitor compliance with safeguarding and employment legislation
Support absence monitoring and staff wellbeing processes
Provide administrative HR support to senior leadership

The School Environment
Based in Sheffield the school serves a diverse and aspirational community and operates with clear systems and strong governance. The leadership team values professionalism discretion and accuracy within the HR function.

The business support team works collaboratively ensuring that operational processes support the wider educational mission of the school.

About You
Experience in HR administration or compliance ideally within education
Strong understanding of safeguarding and safer recruitment requirements
Excellent organisational and record-keeping skills
Confident communicator with professional discretion
Proficient in HR systems and Microsoft Office

Whats On Offer
Competitive salary aligned with experience
Structured professional development opportunities
Supportive and well-led working environment
Clear systems and manageable workload

This is a key role within a Sheffield secondary school committed to maintaining high standards of compliance safeguarding and staff support.

Please submit your CV to apply.