HR assistant

THE PETERHOUSE SCHOOL FOUNDATION; Bexhill-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working for office staff

Generous annual holiday entitlement

Free Employee Assistance programme

Long service annual leave entitlements

Option to sell annual leave

Monthly Staff cash prize draw

Medicash health scheme

Job summary

The Peterhouse School Foundation in Bootle, Liverpool, is seeking an HR Assistant to provide high-quality administrative support to our HR Advisers, HR Business Partners and the wider HR team. The role focuses on accurate record keeping, confidential information handling and timely HR administration.

The successful candidate will attend meetings, take clear notes, support absence management, employee relations and a range of HR processes.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to take accurate, detailed notes and produce clear written records.
• Good IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• A high level of discretion and an understanding of the importance of confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information.

Responsibilities

• Provide first line of support across the Employee Relations team, responding to queries and directing enquiries to the appropriate colleagues.
• Maintain and update employee records and HR/Payroll systems, ensuring information is accurate and up to date.
• Support absence management processes, including recording absence documentation, processing return-to-work forms and assisting managers with relevant procedures.
• Attend meetings and produce clear, accurate and confidential notes to support employee relations processes, including investigations, performance management and disciplinary meetings.

Job description

HR Assistant

Ref: HRA-ENG

Bootle, Liverpool

35 hours a week

£28,874 per annum, pro rata based on a 35 hour working week

We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic HR Assistant to join our team and provide high-quality administrative support to our HR Advisers, HR Business Partners and the wider HR department.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative and organisational skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced, confidential environment and supporting a wide range of HR activities.

About the Role

You will play an important role in supporting the smooth running of HR processes, helping to ensure employee records are accurate, information is handled confidentially and managers receive timely and effective support.

A key part of the role will involve attending meetings and producing accurate notes, alongside supporting absence management, employee relations and general HR administration.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Provide first line of support across the Employee Relations team, responding to queries and directing enquiries to the appropriate colleagues.
• Maintain and update employee records and HR/Payroll systems, ensuring information is accurate and up to date.
• Support absence management processes, including recording absence documentation, processing return-to-work forms and assisting managers with relevant procedures.
• Attend meetings and produce clear, accurate and confidential notes to support employee relations processes, including investigations, performance management and disciplinary meetings.

About You

We are looking for someone who is organised, reliable and has excellent attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively as part of a team.

• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to take accurate, detailed notes and produce clear written records.
• Good IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• A high level of discretion and an understanding of the importance of confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information.

This position is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure for the successful applicant, costs of which will be met by Autism Initiatives

Closing Date: 12 noon on 28/10/2026

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 05/11/2026

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time

What can we offer you?

• Full training and development programme to support you in your role
• Hybrid working for office staff
• Generous annual holiday entitlement, rising with years' service.
• Free Employee Assistance programme with qualified advisors trained to help, 24 hours a day, any day of the year
• Long service annual leave entitlements
• Option to sell annual leave (subject to eligibility)
• Monthly Staff cash prize draw (subject to eligibility)
• Medicash (subject to eligibility)

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and in service delivery.

In addition to competitive pay rates, a contributory pension, and generous holiday entitlements, you'll have access to a range of additional benefits designed to recognise and reward the exceptional support our staff provide.

Some benefits are available immediately, while others are awarded over time to recognise loyalty, dedication, and long service. Please note that benefits may vary by role, location, and length of service. Full details of your benefits package will be available once you join.

Below is an overview of some of the benefits you may be eligible for:

• Monthly staff cash prize draw
• Your birthday off work every year
• Medicash health scheme (including reimbursement for medical costs, gym discounts, and more)
• Employee Assistance Programme - free expert support on childcare, probate, money management, and work-life balance
• Additional paid holidays after 1, 2, and 3 years of service
• Extra paid holidays for milestone service years
• Financial wellbeing programme offering flexible access to pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Career break scheme

Wagestream financial planning and support app - access earnings before payday, set up savings, and manage your finances

• Your qualification and education history, including any professional memberships
• Details of your current employment and full previous employment history
• Contact details for two referees (the first must be your current employer). Please note that referees will only be contacted after an offer of employment has been accepted and with your permission

You are strongly encouraged to read all supporting documents available in the Document Section, including the Job Description and Person Specification. These resources will help you identify the key skills and experience required for the role.

When completing your application, it is essential that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria. Use your own words to describe your skills, knowledge, and experience, as applications that do not evidence this may not be shortlisted.

While AI tools can be helpful for generating ideas, your application should reflect your own thinking, experience, and values. We are interested in understanding your personal contributions and achievements. Applications that appear to rely heavily on AI-generated content may not be progressed.

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