HR Assistant

Suffolk Jobs Direct; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational trust in Ipswich is seeking an HR Assistant. The role involves administering HR processes and supporting payroll functions. The ideal candidate should have strong organisational skills and the ability to handle sensitive situations. The position offers a competitive salary within the Support Staff Pay Scale. Applications must be made online, and the closing date is 17 November 2025.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Professional development opportunities

Family-friendly working environment

Employee counselling service

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration and employee life-cycle processes is preferred.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations constructively.

Responsibilities

• Administer all HR-related processes and employee life-cycle issues.
• Support the external payroll provider for payroll and pension services.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Flexibility

Resilience

Self-motivated

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Job Description

• Paradigm Trust
• Location: Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 0EW
• Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale 5 Point 12 – 17, £28,598 - £31,022 per annum
• Hours: Full Time
• Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
• Reference: 8025

Paradigm Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated HR Assistant into the team at Central Services.

About the Trust

When you join Paradigm, you’ll be joining a trust that is committed to developing and sustaining great schools to make the biggest difference for pupils. It’s a place where we work together, helping each other to make sure every child can reach its potential. We value staff, supporting your career goals with ongoing professional development and numerous opportunities to advance. Staff health is extremely important to us, and as part of Paradigm you’ll enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and a highly competitive rewards package.

Position

Responsibilities will include effective administration of all HR related processes and employee life‑cycle issues and supporting the trust’s external payroll provider to provide an effective payroll and pension service. You will need to be self‑motivated, flexible and well‑organised to manage conflicting demands and varied workloads. The role requires resilience and a ‘can do’ attitude.

You will:

• Have strong organisational skills and resilience to manage deadlines or conflicting priorities.
• Be able to deal sensitively and constructively with difficult situations and work well with a range of people.
• Be curious, self‑motivated and flexible enough to take on a wide range of roles.

What We Will Offer

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• A strong commitment to professional development
• A family‑friendly working environment
• Employee counselling service
• Cycle to work scheme

How To Apply

Please complete an application online by visiting Paradigm Trust’s recruitment website. For more information, you can call Julie Anderson, Director of HR, Payroll and Risk, at 01473 356250.

Closing date: 9am, 17 November 2025.

All applicants must have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this will be assessed as part of the recruitment and selection process. If you are successful, you will be required to comply with the trust’s safeguarding policies and procedures. An Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required for all posts.

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