HR Administrator

Academics Ltd; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Sittingbourne is seeking an HR Administrative Assistant to support their HR Manager and ensure smooth operations within the school. The role requires strong organisational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office and data protection, coupled with excellent communication abilities. In return, the successful candidate will enjoy a supportive work environment, training opportunities, and competitive pay alongside a pension scheme.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and development

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Competitive pay and pension scheme

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and databases.
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.

Responsibilities

• Support HR Manager with recruitment administration.
• Maintain accurate staff records and HR systems.
• Process DBS checks and ensure compliance.
• Assisting with absence management and attendance recording.

Skills

Organisational skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Confidentiality and data protection

Microsoft Office

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Job description

Overview

HR Administrative Assistant - School Setting

Salary: From £14.50 per hour

Are you an organised, detail-focused administrator with an interest in HR? Academics are seeking a dedicated HR Administrative Assistant to join a friendly and professional support team at a welcoming school in the area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills and a passion for people and processes, ideally with experience in a school or HR environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the HR Manager with recruitment administration, including placing adverts, arranging interviews, and onboarding.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date staff records, files, and HR systems.
• Processing DBS checks and ensuring all safeguarding and compliance documents are in place.
• Assisting with absence management and recording staff attendance.
• Drafting letters, contracts, and HR correspondence.
• Providing general administrative support to the school's office team when required.

We\'re looking for someone who

• Has strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Is confident using Microsoft Office and databases (experience with SIMS, Arbor, or other school systems is a plus).
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and data protection.
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Works well both independently and as part of a team.
• Ideally has some knowledge or experience of HR processes or working in a school setting.

In return, the school offers

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for training and development in HR and school systems.
• A role that offers variety, responsibility, and a sense of purpose.
• Competitive pay and pension scheme.

How to apply

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