HR & Compliance Officer – Secondary School in Sheffield ASAP Start!

A large and well-established secondary school in Sheffield is seeking a meticulous and organised HR & Compliance Officer to oversee recruitment processes safeguarding compliance and staff record management. This is a key role within the schools administrative structure and directly supports the schools commitment to safer recruitment and statutory compliance.

The successful candidate will ensure that all HR and safeguarding processes are robust audit-ready and fully compliant with current legislation and best practice.

The Role

• Managing end-to-end recruitment processes including advertising shortlisting coordination and onboarding

• Maintaining and auditing the Single Central Record to ensure 100% compliance

• Verifying safeguarding documentation and employment checks

• Coordinating reference requests and pre-employment clearances

• Managing staff contracts amendments and personnel files

• Supporting absence monitoring and HR reporting

• Assisting with policy implementation and ensuring compliance with updated guidance

• Preparing documentation for audits and inspections

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience in HR administration or compliance ideally within a school setting

• Strong knowledge of safeguarding requirements and safer recruitment practices

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

• Experience maintaining complex administrative records

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage confidential information appropriately

• A calm and professional communication style

Salary

Competitive dependent on experience

Application

If you are an experienced HR & Compliance Officer looking for an immediate opportunity within a structured and supportive secondary school in Sheffield please submit your CV outlining your HR experience safeguarding knowledge and administrative expertise.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and suitable candidates will be contacted promptly. Given the safeguarding-sensitive nature of this role pre-interview compliance checks may be required and references will be requested prior to appointment.

Early application is strongly encouraged as the school is keen to secure a high-quality candidate without delay.