Assistant HR Administrator

Teaching Vacancies; Quarrington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking an Assistant HR Administrator to provide administrative support within its Corporate Services team. The role involves recruitment assistance, managing HR files, and supporting payroll processes. Candidates should have experience in administrative roles and strong knowledge of Microsoft Office. The position offers a supportive environment within a school dedicated to safeguarding.

Benefits

Bereavement leave

Company pension

Free parking

On-site gym

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy, customer-focused environment is required.
• Knowledge of filing, storage, and archiving systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment administration and interview arrangements.
• Support new starter process and maintain HR files.
• Attend employee relations meetings and take minutes.

Skills

Administrative support experience

Customer-focused approach

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Business and Administration or equivalent experience

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a customer-focused Assistant HR Administrator to join the existing Corporate Services team within St George’s Academy.

Reporting to the HR Manager, you will be responsible for providing effective administrative support for specific aspects of HR for the Academy.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Assisting with general recruitment administration, such as preparing interview packs, booking rooms, arranging refreshments, and greeting candidates.
2. Assisting with the running of interviews as required.
3. Supporting the administration of the Academy’s new starter process, including requesting and verifying references.
4. Assisting with the administration of the probationary period process.
5. Creating, maintaining, and archiving HR files (electronic and paper).
6. Responding to reference requests for staff members.
7. Supporting the HR Manager with documentation and arrangements for employee relation meetings.
8. Attending employee relations meetings to take minutes as needed.
9. Supporting payroll processes alongside the Payroll & HR Administrator.

You should have experience providing administrative support in a busy, customer-focused environment. Experience in HR or recruitment administration is desirable but not essential.

You should have good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, mail merge) and other ICT packages, as well as understanding of filing, storage, and archiving systems. Ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing circumstances is important.

The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ Level 2 in Business and Administration or demonstrate equivalent experience.

If you wish to join a friendly and supportive team in an enthusiastic and dedicated school environment, we look forward to hearing from you.

What the school offers its staff:

• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site gym
• Sick pay

Commitment to safeguarding

St George’s Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Successful applicants will undergo an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service, along with additional employment checks in accordance with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" guidance.