HR Administration Assistant

Leeds City Council; Horbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization is seeking an enthusiastic HR Administration Assistant to support the HR Central Team. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills and a proactive approach, assisting in diverse administrative tasks, including managing emails and recruitment procedures. This role requires a minimum of 30 hours per week availability, with a commitment to inclusivity and providing support to team members.

Benefits

Membership to Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Technology scheme via SmartTech

Access to discount platform via Accord Rewards

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 access to online GP

Health and wellbeing services

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free annual flu jab

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Preferable previous experience working in an HR environment.
• Subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
• Available to work a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Manage the HR email inbox, responding to routine queries.
• Draft and prepare letters, contracts, communications, and meeting minutes.
• Act as the first point of contact for the HR Team.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proactive approach

Strong attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Education

Previous experience in an HR environment

Job description

HR Administration Assistant - Accord Multi Academy Trust

Location: Wakefield Road, Horbury, WF4 5HE

Salary: Scale 3 £25,583 – £25,989 per annum (actual salary)

Contract: Temporary until 31 August 2026

Hours: 37 hours per week (Full‑time, with part‑time and term‑time options available)

Closing date: Friday 14 November 2025 at 9:00 am

Job Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Administration Assistant to support the HR Central Team. The role involves a wide range of administrative duties, including safer‑recruitment work and serving as the first point of contact for HR colleagues. You will manage the busy HR email inbox and telephone enquiries, draft and handle letters, contracts, communications and minutes, and provide general back‑office support to the team.

Responsibilities

• Receive and handle telephone calls and enquiries in a courteous manner
• Manage the HR email inbox, responding to routine queries with support from the team
• Draft and prepare letters, contracts, communications and meeting minutes to a high standard
• Assist with safer‑recruitment procedures and maintain related records
• Act as the first point of contact for the HR Team
• Support the team with various administrative tasks and projects as required

Qualifications

• Preferable previous experience working in an HR environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Confident, proactive approach and strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Understanding of basic HR processes and data protection principles is desirable
• Available to work a minimum of 30 hours per week; part‑time applicants must specify 15 days term‑time plus 30 hours per week
• Subject to an Enhanced DBS check

Employee Benefits

• Membership to either the Teachers' Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• 26 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays (increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service for full‑year posts)
• Technology scheme via SmartTech
• Access to an extensive discount platform via Accord Rewards
• Industry‑leading Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured
• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans
• Health and wellbeing services with money‑back for essential prescriptions, optical and dental care through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free annual flu jab
• Free on‑site parking at every site
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all settings

Contact & Application

For an informal discussion about this position please contact [e-mail] or call 01924 232899.

Application forms are available from our school website. Completed application forms should be returned to [e-mail].

We are committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports and retains high‑quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles at the Trust. Candidates will be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria, without access to personal details information.

The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.