HR Assistant - Education & People Culture (Hybrid)

Point 13 Jobs; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programme

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Wellbeing initiatives

Free flu jabs

Job summary

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust in Birmingham is seeking an HR Assistant to join the Central Team, supporting HR operations and fostering a positive workplace culture across four academies and central functions.

The role covers confidential HR administration, recruitment support, onboarding, HRIS maintenance, absence tracking and on-site presence with a flexible, hybrid working arrangement. Experience in education HR is desirable.

Qualifications

• CIPD qualification or working towards it.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in HR or administration; school/education sector desirable.
• IT literate; proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; experience with HR systems preferred.
• Discretion and confidentiality essential.
• Accurate typing and note-taking skills.
• Highly organised with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Understanding of school terms/conditions of employment desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a confidential and responsive HR administration service including recruitment, onboarding, contract processing and employee records.
• Provide first-line HR support and advice for all queries across the Trust.
• Ensure HRIS and related systems are updated; generate reports and record risk assessments.
• Track and monitor staff absence; manage return-to-work and informal meetings.
• Prepare documentation for meetings, letters and reports.
• Provide regular on-site support across Academies and Central Team; ensure HR presence and consistency.
• Arrange occupational health assessments, referrals and GP reports.
• Collaborate with HRBP and wider team on projects, policy updates and continuous improvement.

Skills

CIPD qualification

Interpersonal skills

HR administration

Microsoft Office

Discretion confidentiality

Organised

Education HR experience

Typing/note-taking

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust in Birmingham is seeking an HR Assistant to join the Central Team, supporting HR operations and fostering a positive workplace culture across four academies and central functions.

The role covers confidential HR administration, recruitment support, onboarding, HRIS maintenance, absence tracking and on-site presence with a flexible, hybrid working arrangement. Experience in education HR is desirable.