HR Administrator

LVS Ascot; Greenham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

LVS Ascot is seeking an HR Administrator to join a busy Human Resources team in Ascot. The role covers recruitment, safer recruitment compliance, payroll and the full employee lifecycle.

You will manage applications, conduct pre-employment checks and maintain safeguarding records, while coordinating inductions and ensuring accurate HR data across iSAMS. The successful candidate will be proactive, highly organised and able to handle confidential information with discretion.

Qualifications

• Good standard of education in English and Maths is essential.
• CIPD Level 3 or working towards it desirable.
• Experience in HR, recruitment, payroll, education or regulated-sector advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advertising vacancies and managing applications across recruitment platforms.
• Screening applications and supporting managers through shortlisting.
• Organising interviews and coordinating arrangements.
• Providing candidates with a professional recruitment experience.
• Completing and recording pre-employment checks (references, DBS, overseas checks).
• Maintaining safeguarding records (Single Central Register).
• Preparing contracts, offer letters and employment documents.
• Coordinating inductions and maintaining probation, training and appraisal records.
• Updating HR systems and iSAMS accurately.
• Monitoring staff absence and supporting return-to-work procedures.
• Assisting with monthly payroll (timesheets, starters, leavers, changes).
• Producing HR reports and maintaining secure filing systems.

Skills

Proactive and self-motivated

Resilient and adaptable

Highly organised

Accurate and detail-focused

Strong written communication

Proofreading skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Education

Good English and Maths education

CIPD Level 3 or working towards

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Are you a proactive and highly organised HR professional who thrives in a busy, fast-paced environment?

HR Administrator - Recruitment and Compliance

LVS Ascot, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 8DR

Competitive salary

Full time | 35 hours per week | 52 weeks per year

LVS Ascot is looking for a resilient, adaptable and highlyorganised HR Administrator to join its busy Human Resources team.

This is an important and varied position requiring someone who can confidently manage competing priorities, remain calm under pressure and maintain exceptional accuracy and confidentiality. You will need experience working in a fast-paced professional environment, together with a proactive approach and theconfidence to take ownership of yourworkload.

About LVS Ascot

LVS Ascot is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 4-19. The school provides a supportive and inspiring environment in which pupils are encouraged to develop academically and personally.

As part of the HR team, you will support employees working across the school’s academic, pastoral, operational and boarding departments.

The role

Reporting to the Head of HR, you will provide efficient administrative support across recruitment, safer recruitment compliance, payroll and the full employee lifecycle.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Advertising vacancies and managing applications across recruitment platforms.
• Screening applications and supporting managers throughout shortlisting.
• Organising interviews, preparing interview packs and coordinating arrangements.
• Providing candidates with a professional and welcoming recruitment experience.
• Completing and recording pre-employment checks, including references, DBS and overseas checks where applicable.
• Maintaining the Single Central Register and other safeguarding records.
• Preparing contracts, offer letters and employment documentation.
• Coordinating inductions and maintaining probation, training and appraisal records.
• Updating HR systems and iSAMS accurately and promptly.
• Monitoring staff absence and supporting return-to-work procedures.
• Assisting with monthly payroll, including timesheets, starters, leavers and contractual changes.
• Producing HR reports and maintaining secure filing systems.

About you

You will be:

• Proactive and self-motivated, with a practical problem-solving approach.
• Resilient and adaptable, remaining calm and focused when priorities change.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Experienced in a busy, fast-paced administrative environment.
• Accurate and detail-focused, with strong written communication and proofreading skills.
• Warm, approachable and professional when dealing with candidates and colleagues.
• Able to handle confidential and sensitive information with complete discretion.
• Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Committed to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• A good standard of education, particularly in English and Maths, is essential. Previous HR, recruitment, payroll, education or regulated-sector experience would be advantageous. CIPD Level 3, or working towards the qualification, would also be desirable.

This is a year-round position, providing essential HR support during term time and school holidays.

Safeguarding

LVS Ascot is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, barred list checks, overseas checks where applicable and satisfactory professional references.