HR Administrator

BARNSLEY ACADEMY; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension plan

On-site parking

EAP access

Job summary

Barnsley Academy, part of United Learning, is seeking a professional HR Administrator to provide a high‑quality HR service across the Yorkshire Cluster of academies. The successful candidate will be based at one academy for part of the week (potentially Barnsley Academy) and spend the remainder at the Cluster HR Office in Sheffield Springs Academy, handling recruitment, HR and payroll administration.

We offer a competitive package, strong CPD, flexible working discussions, and a supportive team

Qualifications

• An individual with excellent communication skills.
• A professional with validated HR administration
• You must have strong organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, high standards and take pride in your work.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment, HR and Payroll administration.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation

Attention to detail

Autonomy

Resilience

Job description

location_on Location Sheffield Park Academy

Barnsley Academy is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

Contract: Full-time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week, 52-week contract

Start date: As soon as possible

We are seeking to appoint a HR Administrator to provide a professional and efficient HR service over the Yorkshire Cluster of United Learning academies. The academies are Secondary schools based in Barnsley and Sheffield; Barnsley Academy, Fir Vale Academy, Sheffield Park Academy and Sheffield Springs Academy.

The successful post-holder will be based at one of the academies for part of the week (potentially Barnsley Academy, although this will be discussed at interview). The remainder of the week will be spent working in the Cluster HR Office at Sheffield Springs Academy.

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a role within the Cluster, to join a forward thinking and progressive HR team. The successful candidate will have responsibility for areas such as Recruitment, HR and Payroll administration.

The ideal candidate will be a highly focused and organised individual, passionate about making a difference for our academies. You must be efficient and possess excellent attention to detail. This is a challenging yet highly rewarding role in a supportive and friendly team.

Our academies within the Yorkshire Cluster are part of United Learning and as such, our aim is to bring out ‘the Best in Everyone’ and we continuously strive to ensure that students and staff have every opportunity to succeed, with their potential developed to the utmost.

United Learning is one of the largest and most successful Trusts in the country who offers unrivalled Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training, including opportunities for nationwide networking.

We will offer you:

• Highly competitive pay above national average.
• 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays per annum.
• An additional day’s paid leave awarded per annum (a personal leave day).
• Excellent facilities and resources.
• Access to an outstanding professional development programme.
• A respectful working environment.
• Supportive, friendly colleagues who are committed to each other’s professional development.
• A chance to become part of United Learning, one of the largest groups of academies in the country.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in each academy across the Cluster and United Learning.
• Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.
• Access to training through the Apprenticeship Levy.
• Benefits platform.
• Free on-site parking.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• We encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.

We are looking for:

• An individual with excellent communication skills.
• A professional with validated HR administration
• You must have strong organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, high standards and take pride in your work.
• Ability to adapt to a changing and diverse workload with autonomy and resilience.
• Demonstrate a positive, proactive and professional approach at all times.

The closing date for this post is midnight on the 08 October 2026. Interviews will take place soon after.

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, Right to Work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.