We are proud to be supporting a well-established and values-led education trust in Leeds to appoint a permanent HR Officer.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys being hands-on, working closely with school leaders, and making a genuine impact across a busy and supportive trust environment.

The Role

As HR Officer, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality HR support across the trust. You’ll work closely with senior leaders and line managers to ensure processes are compliant, efficient, and people-focused.

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing end-to-end recruitment and safer recruitment processes

• Supporting employee relations casework including absence, disciplinaries and performance

• Advising managers on HR policy and best practice

• Maintaining accurate HR records and compliance documentation

• Supporting onboarding, contracts and workforce data

• Contributing to wider HR projects and trust-wide initiatives

This role offers variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to build strong relationships across multiple stakeholders.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous HR experience, ideally within education or a multi-site organisation

• Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practice

• Experience of safer recruitment and compliance processes

• Confident communicator with the ability to build trust quickly

• Organised, proactive and solution-focused

CIPD Level 3 or working towards is desirable, though not essential.

Why Apply?

• Permanent opportunity within a respected education trust

• Supportive leadership and collaborative culture

• Opportunity to develop and progress within the trust

• A role where you can genuinely add value and shape good practice

If you are an HR professional looking for a stable, impactful role within education, we would love to hear from you.