Hr Project Officer - Workforce Transitions

We are looking for an experienced HR Project Officer to support a programme of employee transfers within the education sector. This is a varied assignment requiring strong TUPE knowledge, excellent project coordination skills and advanced Excel capabilities.

You will play a key role in ensuring employee transfers are managed efficiently, accurately and in accordance with employment legislation. Working with school leaders, HR professionals, legal advisers, trade unions and external organisations, you will coordinate activities, manage complex workforce data and ensure key project deadlines are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate TUPE transfer activities, ensuring compliance with relevant employment legislation and agreed timescales.

• Manage the collection, validation, reconciliation and exchange of employee information, maintaining high standards of accuracy and confidentiality.

• Develop, maintain and monitor project plans, tracking key milestones, deadlines, risks and outstanding actions.

• Arrange and coordinate stakeholder meetings, documenting discussions, decisions and agreed actions.

• Work closely with school leaders, HR providers, legal teams, trade unions and receiving organisations to ensure effective communication throughout the transfer process.

• Use advanced Excel skills to analyse workforce information, identify discrepancies and produce accurate reports.

• Maintain comprehensive records and ensure that information is exchanged in a timely and compliant manner.

• Identify potential risks, resolve data discrepancies and support the successful delivery of multiple workstreams.

Essential Experience and Skills

• Demonstrable experience supporting or coordinating TUPE transfers, with a sound understanding of the relevant legislation and employment processes.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, particularly in data validation, reconciliation, workforce analysis and reporting.

• Experience managing large volumes of sensitive employee information with exceptional attention to detail.

• Strong project coordination skills, including the ability to manage competing deadlines and multiple stakeholders.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence engaging with HR teams, senior managers, trade unions and external partners.

• A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to identify issues, resolve discrepancies and maintain progress against agreed deadlines.

Previous experience working within schools, education or complex public sector environments would be advantageous.

This opportunity would suit an experienced HR professional who combines practical TUPE knowledge with strong analytical skills and the ability to coordinate complex workforce projects.

If you have the relevant experience and are interested in finding out more, please get in touch.