HR Systems & Operations Officer

HR Systems and Operations Officer

Prospero Teaching is currently seeking a highly organised and proactive HR Systems and Operations Officer to join a growing Multi-Academy Trust based in London on a fixed-term basis.

As a HR Systems and Operations Officer, you will be responsible for supporting the implementation of a new HR Information System, maintaining accurate employee records, and providing first-line HR administration support across a number of schools within the Trust.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate the implementation and ongoing management of the Trust's HR system
Support the migration, validation, and maintenance of employee data
Manage recruitment, onboarding, contracts, variations, and leaver processes
Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation
Coordinate safeguarding and compliance checks including DBS and Right to Work documentation
Support absence management, wellbeing, and performance review processes
Produce HR reports, workforce data, and management information
Provide procedural HR guidance to managers in line with Trust policies
Work closely with payroll, finance, and external HR providers to ensure accurate workforce administration
Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and system efficiencies

Contract Details

Location: London
Position: HR Systems and Operations Officer
Start Date: November 2026
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Agency Contract
Contract Duration: Until July 2027
Hours: 36 hours per week
Full-Time: Yes (Term-Time Plus options may be considered)
Pay Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience

Experience, Training and Qualifications

Previous experience working within HR Administration, HR Operations, or HR Officer roles
Experience supporting HR systems, databases, or HRIS platforms
Strong understanding of employee lifecycle processes including recruitment and onboarding
Excellent organisational and administrative skills
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
Experience within education, academies, or the public sector is desirable
CIPD qualification or working towards CIPD is desirable

To Be Eligible Through Prospero Teaching

Hold Right to Work in the UK
Enhanced Child and Adult DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to process one)
Provide two professional references covering the last two years
Complete Prospero Teaching's registration and safeguarding requirementsProspero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and complete all safeguarding and vetting checks with Prospero Teaching before placement. Any adult working with children and vulnerable adults is responsible for safeguarding and protecting their welfare

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