Human Resources Officer


Company:	The United World Colleges (International)
Salary:	from £32,500 a year, pro rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, WC1A 1BS
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 4 days remote
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	9 Nov 2026
Closing date:	16 Nov 2026

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Summary

Do you want to keep developing your HR career in the international charity sector?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Human Resources Professional to join our dynamic HR team as our temporary HR Officer at UWC International.

You will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day delivery of our HR services across our London and Berlin offices, while also contributing to the implementation of our new HR information system.

Working under the guidance of the Head of HR and in collaboration with the HR Coordinator, you will have an opportunity to keep developing your HR career and learn on the role whilst providing a high-quality, confidential administrative support across the employee life cycle.

We are looking for someone with previous HR administration and recruitment experience who is organised, proactive and confident working with HR systems and handling sensitive information.

You will have excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills and a friendly, approachable manner. You will be comfortable managing competing priorities, working independently when needed and collaborating with colleagues across different teams and locations.

Essential requirements

Key responsibilities: 1. Recruitment and onboarding ● Support recruitment managers and the HR Coordinator throughout the recruitment and selection process, including advertising vacancies, coordinating interviews and communicating with candidates. ● Assist with pre-employment checks, including references, right-to-work verification and other relevant background checks. ● Support the preparation of recruitment and onboarding documentation, ensuring records are accurate and maintained appropriately. 2. HR administration and systems ● Maintain and update employee records and information held within the HR information system (HRIS), ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and compliance with data protection requirements. ● Produce routine HR reports and support the maintenance of accurate people data. ● Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and support the continuous improvement of HR systems and procedures. ● Assist with the preparation and maintenance of HR documentation, correspondence and records. 3. HR system implementation ● Provide administrative and operational support to the Head of HR and HR Coordinator during the implementation of a new HR system. ● Assist with preparing, reviewing and updating employee data ahead of the system transition. ● Support data checking, system testing and other implementation activities as required. 4. Employee relations and HR support ● Provide administrative support for employee relations processes, including preparing documentation, coordinating meetings and maintaining confidential records. ● Act as a first point of contact for routine HR queries, responding to staff and managers or referring more complex matters to the HR Coordinator or Head of HR. ● Monitor and manage shared HR inboxes and the HR support ticketing system, ensuring queries are acknowledged and addressed in a timely manner. ● Support the administration of HR policies and procedures, ensuring consistency and accuracy. 5. General responsibilities ● Promote equality, diversity and inclusion and contribute to a positive and respectful working environment. ● Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive personal information with discretion and professionalism. ● Work collaboratively with colleagues across the London and Berlin offices. The above is not an exhaustive list. The job holder will perform other duties as assigned by their line manager. This job description may not necessarily be a comprehensive description of the post. It may be reviewed and subject to modification or amendment at any time after consultation with the post holder.

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