HR Administration Assistant

Reed; Exmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an HR Administrator to provide efficient administrative support within a busy school environment. Responsibilities include assisting in recruitment, maintaining employee records, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have previous HR experience, strong organisational skills, and attention to detail. The role offers an hourly rate of £13.70 and is temporary with potential for permanence.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in HR administration or similar role.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the recruitment process including advertising roles.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records.
• Support onboarding and induction processes for new staff.
• Handle general HR queries from staff.
• Prepare HR-related documentation such as contracts and reports.

Skills

HR Administration

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Location: Outksirts of Exeter

Hourly Rate: £13.70 per hour

Contract Type: Temporary (2–3 months initially, with potential to become permanent)

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM; Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Start Date: ASAP

Job Purpose: To provide efficient and confidential administrative support to the HR function within a busy school environment, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and compliance with school policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the recruitment process including advertising roles, arranging interviews, and processing pre-employment checks (DBS, references, etc.)
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR databases
• Support onboarding and induction processes for new staff
• Handle general HR queries from staff and escalate when necessary
• Assist with absence management and monitoring staff attendance
• Prepare HR-related documentation such as contracts, letters, and reports
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and data protection regulations
• Liaise with payroll and finance teams regarding HR-related changes
• Provide general administrative support including filing, photocopying, and managing correspondence

Person Specification

Essential:

• Previous experience in HR administration or similar role
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable:

• Experience working in a school or education setting
• Knowledge of safeguarding and safer recruitment practices
• Familiarity with HR systems or databases