HR Assistant

Outwood Academy Ormesby; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Outwood Academy Ormesby is seeking a proactive HR Assistant to support the Business Manager with HR administration, payroll, recruitment and safeguarding duties in a busy school environment.

You will handle end-to-end onboarding, DBS checks, attendance tracking and maintenance of the Single Central Record, while providing friendly, confidential support to staff and managers.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR and/or payroll in a school or similar environment.
• Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong communication skills with diverse staff and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead on essential recruitment and end-to-end onboarding processes.
• Conduct pre-employment checks and DBS checks.
• Maintain the Single Central Record to safeguard staff and pupils.
• Oversee payroll and basic pension administration, plus attendance tracking.
• Arrange Occupational Health referrals and support HR meetings.

Skills

HR administration

Payroll

Recruitment

Onboarding

Tools

School management systems

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic, organised and experienced HR or payroll professional looking to take the next step in your career?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised professional with experience in HR and/or payroll. Join us as a HR Assistant, a key role focused on supporting the Business Manager with all aspects of HR administration in a fast-paced school environment, including the end-to-end management of Safer Recruitment, payroll, attendance management, and the maintenance of the academy’s Single Central Record.

This is a high-impact, professional role requiring prior HR and payroll experience to ensure absolute compliance, precision and operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• In this dynamic post, no two days are the same. You will be responsible for leading on essential recruitment and compliance processes, driving end-to-end onboarding, conducting pre-employment and DBS checks, as well as managing the vital Single Central Record to ensure the highest standards of safeguarding. Beyond recruitment, you will oversee payroll and basic pension administration, as well as accurately tracking staff attendance and arranging Occupational Health referrals to support staff wellbeing.

Crucially, you will serve as the warm, professional face of HR, acting as a first point of contact for staff queries and providing high-level administrative support for key HR meetings.

Qualifications:

Whist prior experience in a school setting or experience with school management systems would be a bonus, a critical factor is your ability to handle sensitive matters with absolute confidentiality, as well as a proven track-record of your ability to communicate warmly and effectively with diverse audiences.