HR Admin Specialist: Term-Time, Part-Time

The Leaf Trust; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

The Leaf Trust is hiring a part-time HR Assistant to support the HR function across Leaf schools and the central team. Reporting to the Trust Head of HR, you will manage routine HR tasks, maintain records, and respond to queries within a busy Trust environment.

You will train as a system expert, handle recruitment ads, pre-employment checks, and contracts while safeguarding confidential information. A CIPD Level 3 or equivalent is desirable.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative skills and a methodical approach.
• Able to manage workload independently and meet deadlines.
• Experience in HR administration or recruitment is welcome; education setting is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor HR inbox and answer telephone inquiries, routing queries appropriately.
• Update HR systems and staff records, act as system superuser for training colleagues.
• Maintain staff benefits portal and recruitment logs; place adverts for Leaf schools.
• Carry out pre-employment checks and keep SCR up to date; prepare contracts and letters.
• Support induction of new School Business Managers; maintain HR files and minutes when required.

Skills

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

IT systems

Time management

Education

NVQ in business administration

CIPD Level 3

Tools

Recruitment systems

Job description

The Leaf Trust is hiring a part-time HR Assistant to support the HR function across Leaf schools and the central team. Reporting to the Trust Head of HR, you will manage routine HR tasks, maintain records, and respond to queries within a busy Trust environment.

You will train as a system expert, handle recruitment ads, pre-employment checks, and contracts while safeguarding confidential information. A CIPD Level 3 or equivalent is desirable.