HR Administrator

Haberdashers' Elstree Schools; Elstree; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Elstree seeks a proactive HR Administrator to join its high-performing HR team on a part-time basis for 12 months. The role involves providing essential HR administration support, including onboarding and day-to-day queries. Candidates should have excellent organizational skills and enjoy working with people. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a supportive HR team at an exciting time of expansion.

Benefits

Salary up to £29,600 per year

Private Pension Scheme

Life insurance cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Financial assistance for further qualifications

Professional development training

Free lunch and refreshments

Free onsite parking

Access to sports facilities

Wellbeing initiatives

Online GP service

Access to staff benefits platform

Responsibilities

• Provide essential support across all aspects of HR administration.
• Manage onboarding and HR systems.
• Assist with benefits and learning development.
• Handle engagement reporting and day-to-day queries.

Skills

Highly organised

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to build strong, positive relationships

Confidence in using systems and handling data

Proactive approach

Commitment to delivering high-quality service

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an organised, proactive and personable HR Administrator to join our busy and high-performing HR team on a part-time basis for 12 months. This fixed term role has arisen due to the exciting expansion of Habs Elstree, with Lochinver House School joining our community. As we grow, this role will play an important part in supporting a positive experience for colleagues across our organisation. You will provide essential support across all aspects of HR administration, including onboarding, HR systems, benefits, learning and development, engagement, reporting and day-to-day queries. No two days will be the same, and you will work closely with colleagues across both schools in Elstree to ensure a positive and seamless employee experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and ambitious HR team at a significant and exciting moment in Habs Elstree's development. If you are enthusiastic, collaborative and keen to make a meaningful contribution, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Habs has been awarded Independent School of the Year 2025, with Haberdashers' Elstree Schools receiving both the award for Outstanding Educational Partnerships and the overall top accolade of Independent School of the Year 2025. This recognition reflects our long-term commitment to social impact and the deep, sustained collaborations we continue to build with our state sector partners. It is an exciting time to join our community. At Habs, our people lie at the heart of everything we do. With over 500 staff across our schools on one beautiful campus, the HR team plays a vital role in ensuring colleagues feel supported, valued and equipped to thrive. This role is central to that mission.

Qualifications & Traits

• Are highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Enjoy working with people and can build strong, positive working relationships.
• Are confident using systems and handling data with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Have a proactive approach and are comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Are committed to delivering a high-quality service to colleagues at all levels.

Benefits

• A salary of up to £29,600 per year FTE, based on the candidate’s experience.
• Private Pension Scheme through Aegon.
• Additional life insurance cover.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), providing confidential support and advice.
• Financial assistance for obtaining further qualifications.
• Extensive professional development training opportunities.
• Free lunch and refreshments.
• Free onsite parking and access to travel on the schools extensive coach network.
• Free access to state-of-the-art sports facilities including the gym, swimming pool, and fitness classes.
• Wellbeing initiatives and programmes, such as yoga, mindfulness sessions, and health checks.
• Access to an online GP service, providing quick and convenient healthcare advice.
• Access to Vivup, the staff benefits platform, featuring discounts, financial advice, and wellbeing resources.