HR Administrator

Aston Education Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Greater London is seeking an HR Administrator to support HR operations at a secondary school in Lewisham. The ideal candidate will have HR experience in a school setting, strong communication skills, and familiarity with recruitment processes. Responsibilities include managing HR-related documentation, being the first point of contact for queries, and assisting in recruitment efforts. Interested candidates should reach out for an informal chat and apply for this position.

Benefits

Excellent modern facilities

Extensive support network

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free parking

Excellent professional development programme

Lifestyle and discount savings

Employee Assistance Programme

Headspace app

Secondment Opportunities

Ride to Work and Cycle to Work Schemes

Season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment, onboarding, and pre-employment checks.
• Familiarity with updating a school's Single Central Record.
• Ability to administer HR-related documentation accurately.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for HR-related queries.
• Administer relevant HR documentation and ensure compliance.
• Assist in the recruitment process and diary management.

Skills

HR experience in a school

Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

Understanding of equality and diversity issues

Education

GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above (or equivalent)

CIPD qualification (Level 3)

Job description

Aston Education is working with a large Ofsted Good secondary school in Lewisham looking for an HR Administrator.

The School and the MAT offer:

• Excellent modern facilities
• An extensive support network
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free parking
• Excellent professional development programme
• Lifestyle and discount savings
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
• Headspace app
• Staff development - Secondment Opportunities
• Ride to Work and Cycle to Work Schemes
• Season ticket loans

Main responsibilities include:

• Be the first point of contact for all HR-related queries
• Administer HR-related documentation, such as contracts of employment, new starter/leaver forms
• Ensure the relevant HR databases are up to date, accurate and complies with legislation
• Assist in the recruitment process, organise interviews and issue relevant correspondence
• Diary management and arranging meetings
• Accurate use and upkeep of filing and record keeping

You’ll have:

• GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above (or equivalent)
• CIPD qualification (Level 3) is desirable
• HR experience in a school
• Experience of recruitment, onboarding, pre-employment checks, as well as updating a school's Single Central Record
• A strong understanding of equality of opportunity and diversity of issues
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

Closing date: As soon as possible

Applications:

Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education for an informal chat and to apply for this HR Administrator job.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.