HR Administrator

Anderson Cole Group Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Guildford is seeking an HR Administrator to support recruitment, maintain compliance, and assist with payroll. Ideal candidates will have strong administrative experience and excellent attention to detail. This full-time, permanent role offers competitive pay and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Term-time lunch and gym use

5 weeks' holiday plus bank holidays

Professional development opportunities

Warm, inclusive working culture

Qualifications

• Strong administrative experience in a busy, professional setting.
• Excellent attention to detail and confident IT skills.
• Friendly, reliable, and highly organised team player.

Responsibilities

• Supporting recruitment campaigns and candidate communication.
• Conducting safer recruitment checks and maintaining compliance records.
• Assisting with the preparation of monthly payroll.

Skills

Administrative experience

Attention to detail

IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Team player

Job description

HR Administrator - Independent School (Guildford)
Full-time, permanent £28,000 - £35,000 Start: ASAP

What you'll be doing

• Supporting recruitment campaigns, interview logistics and candidate communication
• Conducting safer recruitment checks and maintaining compliance records
• Issuing contracts and processing changes to terms of employment
• Assisting with the preparation of monthly payroll
• Maintaining HR databases (Every HR, iSAMS) and producing reports
• Coordinating induction and training records
• Supporting inspections and statutory returns (ISI/Ofsted)
• Providing general administrative support to the Head of HR and school leaders

What we're looking for

• Strong administrative experience in a busy, professional setting
• Excellent attention to detail and confident IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience in a school or regulated environment is ideal (but not essential)
• Understanding of safer recruitment and data protection
• Friendly, reliable, and highly organised team player

Why apply?

• Term-time lunch and gym use
• 5 weeks' holiday plus bank holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Warm, inclusive working culture

Safeguarding Statement

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.