HR Assistant

Inspired Education Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspired Education Group is seeking a proactive HR Assistant for its Mayfair Head Office on a 6-month fixed-term contract with potential to go permanent. The role covers recruitment, onboarding, compliance and HR administration across the group’s portfolio of schools.

You will support the full employee lifecycle, assist the HRBP with day-to-day tasks, and help ensure regulatory compliance. The role uses a hybrid pattern: 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home.

Qualifications

• Experience as HR Administrator/HR Assistant or similar
• Understanding of recruitment, onboarding and compliance
• Familiarity with HRIS and maintaining employee records
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Support full employee lifecycle from recruitment to onboarding
• Assist HRBP with day-to-day enquiries and projects
• Process leaver paperwork and archiving
• Assist with monthly payroll reports and staff changes
• Ensure pre-employment checks (DBS, Right to Work, health checks) and maintain the Single Central Record

Skills

HR Admin

Recruitment support

Onboarding

Compliance

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 126 premium private schools in 28 countries spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

Founded in 2013 by Nadim M. Nsouli, Inspired is backed by investors such as Stonepeak, GIC, TA Associates, and the Oppenheimer and Mansour family offices. The Group is experiencing 20% per annum growth through acquisition, greenfield site expansion, and the development of existing schools within its portfolio. In 2023, Inspired was recognised by Beauhurst as one of the UK's top 10 highest-value private companies.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Inspired Education is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HR Assistant to join our Head Office team on a 6-month fixed-term contract, with the potential to become a permanent opportunity for the successful candidate.

In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through to compliance and HR administration. You'll help ensure we meet all regulatory requirements while supporting the attraction and hiring of top non-academic talent across our portfolio of schools.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build their HR career within a global organisation, working alongside experienced HR professionals in a fast-paced, collaborative, and supportive environment. For the right individual, there is the possibility of the role becoming permanent following the initial fixed-term period.

The role is based in our Mayfair Head Office, with a hybrid working pattern of 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operational HR

• Monitor and recording all staff absences on the relevant HR systems, and ensuring supporting documents are filed as appropriate.
• Assist the HRBP with day-to-day enquiries and projects.
• Ensure the completion of leaver paperwork, arrange exit interviews and archive files as necessary.
• Assist with monthly Payroll, compiling reports which include all staff changes, absences, joiners and leavers etc.
• Support the preparation of documentation for internally promoted staff.

Compliance

• Assist with obtaining, documenting and maintaining relevant pre and post appointment checks for successful applicants, including DBS checks, Right to Work information, social media checks, health checks etc.
• Under the guidance of the HRBP, ensure that the Single Central Record is kept up to date and is compliant with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
• Create and maintain employee records, physically and in relevant HR systems.

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Advertise vacancies and provide an excellent candidate experience to prospective applicants.
• Track applications, prepare shortlisting packs and liaise with candidates and hiring managers for interviews.
• Assist with onboarding successful candidates and ensuring they have a smooth induction process.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Previous experience as an HR Administrator/HR Assistant or in a similar HR support role.
• Strong understanding of HR processes, including recruitment, onboarding, and compliance.
• Familiarity with HR systems (HRIS) and maintaining employee records.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• A proactive and problem-solving mindset, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player with a positive and adaptable approach.
• Customer-focused with a passion for supporting employees and stakeholders.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.