HR Administrator (School)

Brook Street NMR; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an HR Administrator to support all aspects of HR in a busy educational environment. The role involves managing recruitment processes, maintaining personnel records, and providing general HR support. Ideal candidates will be organised, possess strong communication skills, and have proficiency in Microsoft Office. This is an on-site position in London offering £15 per hour, and an opportunity to gain HR experience in the education sector.

Benefits

Hourly pay of £15

Supportive work environment

Opportunity for HR experience

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload under time pressure.
• Discretion and confidentiality in communications.
• Previous admin or HR experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the full recruitment process including managing applications.
• Carry out pre-employment checks and maintain personnel records.
• Provide general HR administrative support and manage communications.

Skills

Strong organisational and administrative skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Title: HR Administrator

Location: London - on site

Rate: £15.00 per hour

Hours: As agreed - fixed hours (9:00 AM - 3:30 PM)

About the Role

We are seeking a conscientious, organised and confidential HR Administrator to join our school's administration team. This is a key support role within a busy educational environment, supporting all aspects of HR and people administration to help the team run smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the full recruitment process – drafting job adverts and person specifications, posting adverts, handling applications, short‑listing, organising interviews, and issuing offer letters.
• Carry out pre‑employment checks (e.g. background/DBS, right to work, references) and maintain the Single Central Record (SCR) or equivalent staff compliance register.
• Manage and maintain accurate electronic and paper personnel records for all staff – including onboarding, leaving staff, changes in employment status.
• Coordinate staff inductions, onboarding and exit procedures, and any relevant mandatory training (e.g. safeguarding/compliance training) or documentation.
• Provide general HR administrative support – respond to HR queries, manage communications (email, mail, HR inbox), support payroll paperwork where required, and assist with staff absence/leave documentation.
• Work collaboratively with senior management/HR Manager to ensure HR policies and compliance with relevant legislation (including safeguarding, data protection, right to work, etc.) are maintained.

Person Specification / What We’re Looking For

• Strong organisational and administrative skills – ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain accurate records, and prioritise workload under time pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with discretion and confidentiality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and comfortable with HR information systems/databases.
• Attention to detail, especially around compliance, record‑keeping, safeguarding and data protection.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team; supportive, flexible, and responsive to the needs of a busy school environment.
• Previous admin or HR experience desirable – school‑based experience a plus but not essential.

What We Offer

• Hourly pay at £15 per hour.
• A supportive, friendly working environment – opportunity to gain (or build on) HR experience in the education sector, including end‑to‑end recruitment, compliance and employee life‑cycle management.
• Scope for responsibility and variety – no two days are the same: you'll interact with staff, manage sensitive data, support recruitment, compliance, training and general admin.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, please send a CV. Please include “HR Administrator – Application” in the subject line.

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.