Experienced School Hr Administrator Required In Portsmouth

Marchant Recruitment; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an experienced HR Administrator for a busy Portsmouth secondary school. The role focuses on maintaining staff records, recruitment administration, and safeguarding checks, working closely with the HR team and school leadership.

The ideal candidate will have school HR experience, knowledge of safer recruitment, and strong IT skills. An enhanced DBS check is required, and the position offers a stable route from temporary to permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school HR or school personnel administration role is essential.
• Understanding of safer recruitment procedures and safeguarding requirements.
• Experience maintaining confidential records and HR databases.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Professional communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive information appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and confidential staff records, including contracts and employment documentation.
• Support recruitment administration, including arranging interviews and communicating with applicants.
• Coordinate pre-employment checks and monitor outstanding documentation in line with school procedures.
• Assist with administration of new starters, leavers and staff changes.
• Maintain records of staff training, qualifications and renewal dates.
• Respond to routine HR enquiries from employees and managers.
• Prepare letters, reports and documentation for the HR team.
• Support absence recording and maintain accurate personnel information.

Skills

HR administration

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time, Temporary to Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

About the School

A busy secondary school in Portsmouth is seeking an experienced HR Administrator to support its school office and people management functions. The school requires a highly organised individual who understands the importance of accurate staff records, recruitment administration and safeguarding checks. Working closely with the school's leadership and HR teams, the successful candidate will help ensure that recruitment and employment documentation is processed efficiently.

About the Role

• Maintain accurate and confidential staff records, including contracts and employment documentation.


• Support recruitment administration, including arranging interviews and communicating with applicants.


• Coordinate pre-employment checks and monitor outstanding documentation in line with school procedures.


• Assist with the administration of new starters, leavers and staff changes.


• Maintain records of staff training, qualifications and relevant renewal dates.


• Respond to routine HR enquiries from employees and managers.


• Prepare letters, reports and documentation for the HR team.


• Support absence recording and maintain accurate personnel information.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a school HR or school personnel administration role is essential.


• Understanding of safer recruitment procedures and school safeguarding requirements.


• Experience maintaining confidential records and working with HR databases.


• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word.


• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.


• Professional communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive information appropriately.

An enhanced DBS check will be required in accordance with the role.