HR Administrative Assistant- Gravesend

Academics; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Gravesend is seeking a dedicated HR Administrative Assistant to join their professional support team. The role involves assisting with recruitment, maintaining staff records, and providing general administrative support. Ideal candidates should have strong organisational skills and a passion for HR processes.

Benefits

Training and Development Opportunities

Collaborative Working Environment

Competitive Pay and Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and organisational skills required.
• Experience in HR processes or school setting is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Support HR Manager with recruitment and onboarding.
• Maintain staff records and HR systems.
• Process DBS checks and manage attendance.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office

SIMS

Arbor

Job description

Job Description

HR Administrative Assistant - School Setting
Location: Gravesend, Kent
Salary: From £14.50 per hour
Start Date: As soon as possible

Are you an organised, detail-focused administrator with an interest in HR? Academics are seeking a dedicated HR Administrative Assistant to join a friendly and professional support team at a welcoming school in the Gravesend area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills and a passion for people and processes, ideally with experience in a school or HR environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the HR Manager with recruitment administration, including placing adverts, arranging interviews, and onboarding.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date staff records, files, and HR systems.
• Processing DBS checks and ensuring all safeguarding and compliance documents are in place.
• Assisting with absence management and recording staff attendance.
• Drafting letters, contracts, and HR correspondence.
• Providing general administrative support to the school's office team when required.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Is confident using Microsoft Office and databases (experience with SIMS, Arbor, or other school systems is a plus).
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and data protection.
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Works well both independently and as part of a team.
• Ideally has some knowledge or experience of HR processes or working in a school setting.

In return, the school offers:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for training and development in HR and school systems.
• A role that offers variety, responsibility, and a sense of purpose.
• Competitive pay and pension scheme.

How to apply: Please send your CV and a short covering letter to [email address].