Cluster HR Assistant: Growth, Mentorship & Flexible Hours

Accrington Academy; Accrington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flexible working where possible

Health cash plan

Employee assistance and wellbeing

Job summary

Accrington Academy is seeking an HR Assistant to join the HR Team within the Lancashire Cluster. You will support recruitment, onboarding and payroll administration across the three cluster schools, reporting to the Cluster HR Manager.

The role requires strong communication and organisational skills, and includes spending at least one day per week in each school. You will benefit from mentorship from established HR professionals, with training provided toward professional qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in school or educational HR is advantageous.
• Ability to manage recruitment, onboarding and payroll processes.
• Strong communication and organisational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day recruitment and administrative HR tasks for the Lancashire Cluster.
• Oversee employee onboarding, payroll administration and related processes.
• Spend at least one day per week in each school, with flexibility for additional days as required.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Onboarding

Payroll administration

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Accrington Academy is seeking an HR Assistant to join the HR Team within the Lancashire Cluster. You will support recruitment, onboarding and payroll administration across the three cluster schools, reporting to the Cluster HR Manager.

The role requires strong communication and organisational skills, and includes spending at least one day per week in each school. You will benefit from mentorship from established HR professionals, with training provided toward professional qualifications.