HR Assistant

Xede Recruitment; Moulton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an HR Assistant for a college in Northampton. This position involves coordinating recruitment processes, maintaining HR records, and supporting payroll functions. Ideal candidates will have strong admin skills, proficiency in Excel, and excellent communication abilities. Competitive salary and benefits include a generous pension scheme and 33 days' holiday. Please apply to make an impactful contribution in the education sector.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

33 days' holiday

Health cash plan

Wellbeing support

Discounts

Free parking

Qualifications

• Strong administrative skills and IT proficiency, especially in Excel.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail required.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment, interviews, and new starter paperwork.
• Maintain HR systems and staff records.
• Support payroll and staff development programs.
• Provide confidential HR support across the college.

Skills

Strong admin skills

IT skills (Excel essential)

Great communication

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritise

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

HR Assistant - College in Northampton

Salary: £23,493 - £24,123 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

A college in Northampton is looking for a motivated HR Assistant to join its busy HR team. This is a varied role where you'll support everything from recruitment and onboarding to payroll, training records, and day-to-day HR administration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment, interviews, and new starter paperwork
• Maintain HR systems, staff records, and reports
• Support payroll, pensions, and staff development programmes
• Provide professional and confidential HR support across the college

What we're looking for

• Strong admin and IT skills (Excel essential)
• Great communication and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise, stay organised, and work as part of a team
• HR or education experience desirable, but not essential

Benefits

Benefits include: Generous pension scheme, 33 days' holiday (inc. bank holidays), health cash plan, wellbeing support, discounts, free parking, and more.

If you're looking to build your HR career and make a real impact in education please email your cv to (url removed)

eXede Ltd is acting as an Employment Business and the successful applicant will be engaged by the agency on a PAYE basis. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and full applicant vetting processes will be carried out, including enhanced DBS checks. Children's and/or Adults Barred List checks included for any applications made. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act