HR Administrator

HARRIS FEDERATION; Rainham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Academy Rainham, part of Harris Federation, is seeking an HR Administrator to ensure smooth HR operations across the academy. The role involves maintaining staff records, assisting payroll-related tasks, and supporting recruitment and onboarding processes.

The salary range is £28,144–£29,800, 42 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week. Join a values-driven team committed to safeguarding, development, and excellent school leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration and handling staff information.
• Proficient in MS Office and data record-keeping.
• Ability to manage a diverse workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain staff personnel information and SCR in line with requirements.
• Assist with payroll-related records and employee onboarding processes.
• Support HR policies, recruitment, and induction activities.

Skills

HR administration

Data entry

Prioritisation

Working under pressure

Education

General education standard

Tools

MS Office

Databases

Job description

Summary

We are looking for a HR Administrator to ensure the smooth running of the HR elements of Harris Academy Rainham amd Harris Rainham Sixth Form. The actual salary for this role will be £28,144 - £29,800 (42 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week).

About Us

Harris Academy Rainham is a very popular and oversubscribed 11-16 academy which is part of the Harris Federation. We joined the Federation in September 2016 and there are exciting times ahead. We opened a Sixth Form for 400 students in September 2023 and are looking for ambitious and dedicated staff who wish to be a part of our Academy. At Harris Academy Rainham we have a dedicated group of staff who are deeply committed to serve our community. We have built a school on our core values of Belong, believe, Become. These values are at the heart of our school and all that we do. What makes us different: Our values are at the centre of our school and aren't simply a slogan on a website. We have a firm but fair approach to behaviour. This is built on the use of consistent routines and teaching our students how to behave. We deliver a knowledge rich curriculum that is developed by our staff to meet the needs of our students. The knowledge we teach takes our students beyond their everyday experiences and enables them to see the world differently. Our leaders are role models, they lead by example, admit mistakes, welcome opinions and love honest conversations. We are a staff united against educational disadvantage with a fierce determination to show our students the world beyond Havering. What we can do for you: Great career progression both within our Academy and the Federation. Excellent professional development opportunities.

Main Areas of Responsibility

• Maintenance and input of staff personnel information on the Academy system in line with School Workforce Census
• Maintenance of the Single Central Register (SCR) in line with OfSTED requirements
• Keeping staff personnel records and files up to date
• Ensuring that tracking and maintenance of the absence database is correct in line with legal obligations
• Liaising with the Federation HR Team regarding Employment Law matters including grievances, dismissals, terminations and redundancies
• Assisting the Academy Leadership Team, managers and staff on HR related policies and procedures
• Collation of all lesson observation documentation, maintenance of spreadsheets and preparation of congratulation letters
• Assisting in the administration of the appraisal process throughout the year
• Assisting in HR related meetings
• Assisting in the recruitment, onboarding and induction process from start to finish
• Assisting the Academy's Finance Team with the monthly payroll process by updating and maintaining records for new starters and leavers and unpaid absences
• Advising on entitlements and pay
• Ensuring that all staff HR files are in order and up to date
• Coordination of the provision of references for staff who have left our employment
• Producing written documents as required
• Ensuring correct maintenance of the New Starter Report and Establishment List
• Ensuring correct co-ordination of Vehicle Permits and new starter induction packs
• Ensuring all documents, staff handbooks and folders, ID cards, keys, parking permits and equipment are returned from leavers

Qualifications & Experience

• A good standard of general education, including literacy and numeracy skills
• Experience of responsibility whilst working in an HR administrative role
• Computer literacy, including excellent working knowledge of MS Office packages
• Experience of using databases
• Experience of working within a busy office environment
• Experience of assimilating data, record/log keeping and file maintenance (paper and computer)
• Experience of managing and prioritising a diverse workload, to meet deadlines and to work under pressure

Professional Development & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, an Annual Loyalty Bonus , Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.