HR Administration Assistant

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational organization in Wakefield is seeking a HR Administration Assistant. The role offers flexible working arrangements with a minimum of 30 hours per week. Responsibilities include administrative duties related to recruitment and HR support. Ideal candidates should have prior HR experience and strong communication skills. This position comes with various employee benefits, including pension options and wellness programs.

Benefits

Pension options

Generous leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Mental Health First Aiders

Qualifications

• Preferably prior experience in a HR environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; confident approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of administrative duties related to safer recruitment.
• Manage the busy HR email inbox and respond to enquiries.
• Draft letters, contracts, and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Prior experience in a HR environment

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Confident approach

Job description

Overview

HR Administration Assistant in the Accord Multi Academy Trust, temporary to 31 August 2026 with potential for part-time arrangements from 30 hours per week minimum. Full-time hours are Monday to Thursday 8.00am–4.00pm and Friday 8.00am–3.30pm (unpaid lunch 30 minutes). Applications from part-time/Term Time staff will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of administrative duties related to safer recruitment and support the HR Team as the first point of contact.
• Receive and respond to telephone calls and enquiries in a courteous manner; manage the busy HR email inbox.
• Respond to routine enquiries with support from HR colleagues and complete administrative tasks such as drafting letters, contracts, communications and minutes to a high standard with exemplary attention to detail.
• Draft letters, contracts, communications and minutes; contribute to HR processes and maintain accurate records.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Preferably prior experience in a HR environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; confident approach.

Working arrangements

• Substantive post is Full Time, Full Year; applications from candidates seeking part-time arrangements or Term Time working will be considered, with a minimum of 30 hours per week and Term Time plus 15 days.
• Part-time applicants should state on the application form their preference.

Benefits and context

• Accord Central HR Department provides a full HR & Payroll service to over 450 staff across 5 academies and central team.
• Employee benefits include Pension options (Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme), generous leave, technology scheme, discounts platform, Employee Assistance Programme, online GP access, health and wellbeing services, Cycle to Work Scheme, free annual flu jab, free on-site parking, and Mental Health First Aiders.
• More information on the Trust's People Pledge and Employee Benefit package is available via the Accord website.

*restrictions apply

Safeguarding and equal opportunity

The Accord Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Application and timeline

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

Closing Date: Monday 06 October 2025 at 9.00am. Interviews are likely to be held the week commencing Monday 06 October 2025. We reserve the right to interview sooner based on application quality and quantity; early applications are encouraged.

Application forms are available at https://accordmat.org/join-our-team/our-vacancies/ and should be returned to [e-mail]. We reserve the right to interview sooner than the dates above.

Wakefield Council contact details at Wakefield One, PO Box 700, Wakefield, WF1 2EB; Tel. [phone].