HR Administrator – Derby, Derbyshire – January 2026

Marchant Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established secondary school in Derby is seeking an HR Administrator to join its operations team in January 2026. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and possess strong administrative skills, supporting HR operations such as managing recruitment paperwork and staff records. You will be part of a supportive environment that values professional development with opportunities for HR training. The role offers a chance to build a long-term HR career in the education sector.

Benefits

On-site parking

Staff wellbeing programs

Opportunities for HR training

Qualifications

• Proactive and detail-driven with strong administrative skills.
• Experience in HR desirable.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Prepare job adverts and manage recruitment paperwork.
• Schedule interviews and coordinate interview days.
• Process DBS checks and maintain accurate staff records.
• Handle day-to-day HR queries from staff.

Skills

Strong administrative experience

Excellent organisation

High-level confidentiality

Warm communication style

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

HRIS

Paychex

Job description

A large well-established secondary school in Derby is seeking a proactive and detail-driven HR Administrator to join its central operations team from January 2026 . This role would suit someone with strong administrative skills who thrives in a supportive but fast-paced school environment.

The Role

Working closely with the HR Manager you will support all aspects of the employee lifecycle including :

• Preparing job adverts and managing recruitment paperwork
• Scheduling interviews and coordinating interview days
• Processing DBS checks references and safeguarding documentation
• Maintaining accurate staff records and updating the school MIS
• Supporting induction probation and appraisal administration
• Handling day-to-day HR queries from staff

The School

This Ofsted Good school is known for its strong staff culture excellent pastoral systems and professional working environment. The HR office is modern well-organised and supported by a friendly admin team.

You Will Bring

• Strong administrative experience (HR experience desirable)
• Excellent organisation and time-management
• High-level confidentiality and professionalism
• Warm approachable communication style

Why Apply

• Supportive team with opportunities for HR training
• On-site parking and staff wellbeing programmes
• Clear career pathways across HR or wider school operations

A fantastic opportunity for an administrator looking to develop a long-term HR career in education.

Key Skills

ATS, Paychex, Microsoft Outlook, Payroll admin, Workers' Compensation Law, Benefits Administration, HRIS, Payroll, Employment & Labor Law, ADP, Administrative Experience, Human Resources

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1