HR assistant

The Grammar School at Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Leeds is seeking a proactive full-time HR Assistant to enhance their HR services. This role involves managing recruitment processes, supporting the colleague lifecycle, and ensuring efficient HR operations. The ideal candidate will be organized, personable, and eager to learn, with strong communication skills and attention to detail. Benefits include generous leave, flexible working hours, and a supportive culture focused on well-being.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Flexibility during holidays

Discount on school fees

Onsite gym and fitness classes

Free private GP appointments

Access to employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Organised, enthusiastic, and eager to learn.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Professional and discreet when handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Support full colleague lifecycle and key HR processes.
• Manage recruitment administration and safer recruitment checks.
• Organise interviews and manage the HR inbox.

Skills

Organised

Great with people

Confident communication

Attention to detail

IT savvy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Full time 35 hours per week, all year round

Fixed term until 31 August 2026

GS4, P19 : £27,818 (FTE)

Are you someone who thrives onorganisationand gets a genuine buzz from helping things run smoothly?

We’relooking for a proactive,reliable,and people-focusedfull-timeHR Assistant to join our warm and friendly team on a fixed-term basis until 31 August 2026with the likelihood of continuation depending on future needs and review.This is a full time 35-hour per week role, with a working pattern of7 : 45–3 : 15.

Why work at GSAL?

Ifyou’relooking for a role where you feel valued,supported,and part of a genuinely friendly team, GSAL is a fantastic place to be. Colleagues describe us as warm,collaborativeand down-to-earth, with a real focus on wellbeing and personal growth.

We’reproud to be :

North Independent School of the Year 2024

Independent School of the Decade 2021

Andwe’reeven prouder of the people who make this school what it is, colleagues who care about their work, supporteach otherand enjoy being part of a community with purpose.

What you’ll enjoy

We offer a generous package because we want people to feel looked after and able to thrive :

• 25 daysannual leave + bank holidays +additionalChristmas closure days(usually an extra 3 days)
• Optionto buy up to 10 extra annual leave days
• Discount on school fees (for contracts longer than a year)
• Mostly remote and flexible working in the school holidays
• Subsidisedchildcare during INSET days
• Aviva pension with up to 10% employer contribution
• Training and CPD, including five inset days per year
• Great-value£2.40colleague lunches and freetea,coffeeand hot chocolate
• Free private GP appointments via Health Hero
• Access toVivup(EAP), withfreecounselling, legal and financial advice
• Onsite gym, pool andfreefitness classesincluding boot camp,spinandPilates
• Beautiful 120-acre green site for walking and wellbeing
• Free onsite parking
• Supportive friendly culture with a focus on wellbeing
• Use of the school’s extensive library facility
• Salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work
• Discounts throughVivup, Blue Light Card, Discounts forTeachersand Extras
• Generous leave of absence scheme and family friendly policies to support our employees when they need it
• Opportunities to get involved in co-curricular activities, wellbeingprojectsand colleague initiatives

The role

As an HR Assistant,you’llplay an essential part in keeping our HR service running smoothly, supporting the fullcolleaguelifecycleand contributing to key HR processes across the school. From recruitment administration, safer recruitment checks and updating HR systems,organisinginterviews and managing the HR inbox, your work will playan important rolein supporting colleagues throughout the school.

You’llwork closely with our HR Director, Senior HR Advisor,Senior HR & PayrollAssistant,andpart-timeHR Assistantas part of a smallclose-knit HRteam.We’refun, friendly, and genuinely committed to supporting eachother,andwe’relooking for someonewho’llbring the same positive energy. We work hard, we laugh a lot, and we always have each other’s backs.

In the school holidays, weoperatea flexible and mostly remote working pattern, withrota-based time on site to suit the needs of the team.It’sa lovely balance and offers a great rhythm throughout the year.

Further details about the role and person specification can be found in the candidate pack available in the ‘documents’ section of the advert.

What we’relooking for

Youdon’tneed to have years ofexperiencebutwe’relooking for someone who is :

• Organised,enthusiastic,and eager to learn.
• Great withpeople and confident communicating with colleagues at all levels.
• Discreet andprofessional;you’llbe working with sensitive and confidential information.
• Meticulous and efficient with a real eye for detail.
• Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team.
• IT savvy, especially with the Microsoft Office suite.
• Positive,adaptable,and someone who likes to make things better.
• Experience in HR or a customer-facing / admin role would be useful, but the key is someone with the right attitude and a genuine interest in HR.

How to apply

If this role sounds like a good fit for you,we’d loveto receive your application.

Please complete the online GSAL application form on our website. For any enquiries, contact