HR Assistant – Fantastic School – January Start

Marchant Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established secondary school in Manchester is seeking a motivated HR Assistant to join their supportive HR department. This full-time role involves managing various HR tasks including recruitment, onboarding, and compliance. Strong organisational skills and confidentiality are essential. The school prioritizes staff wellbeing and provides opportunities for professional development within a friendly HR team. Full training and competitive salary are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Full training provided

Strong CPD and clear pathways for development

Friendly HR team

Qualifications

• Experience in HR or administrative roles is essential.
• Confidence in utilizing HR software and Microsoft Office applications is required.
• Must be organised, proactive, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of HR administration including recruitment and onboarding.
• Maintain staff records and ensure safeguarding compliance.
• Conduct DBS checks and manage staff absence processes.

Skills

HR or administrative experience

Using HR software

Microsoft Office

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Job description

Are you a motivated and organised HR Assistant looking to further your career within a successful secondary school environment A well-established school in Manchester is seeking a committed HR Assistant to support their busy and well-structured HR department.

About the Role

This is a full-time permanent position starting January 2026 . You will support all aspects of HR administration including recruitment onboarding pre-employment checks maintaining staff records safeguarding compliance conducting DBS checks and managing staff absence processes. The role requires excellent communication confidentiality and organisational skills.

About the School

The school is known for its supportive leadership high standards of behaviour and efficient internal systems. Staff wellbeing and professional growth are prioritised and the HR team works closely with senior leadership to ensure smooth daily operations across the school.

Candidate Requirements

• Has HR or administrative experience
• Is confident using HR software and Microsoft Office
• Is organised proactive and attentive to detail
• Handles confidential information with professionalism
• Thrives in a fast-paced administrative environment

On Offer

• Competitive salary
• Full training provided
• Strong CPD and clear pathways for development
• A warm friendly and highly professional HR team

How to Apply

Please send your application through as soon as possible.

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Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1