HR Assistant

Marchant Recruitment; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a full-time HR administrator to support various HR administration tasks, such as recruitment and compliance. The role, starting January 2026, involves maintaining staff records and managing absence processes. Applicants should have HR experience and be confident with HR software. The company offers a competitive salary, full training, and professional development opportunities in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Full training provided

Strong CPD opportunities

Professional HR team

Qualifications

• Has HR or administrative experience.
• Confident using HR software and Microsoft Office.
• Organized, proactive, and attentive to detail.
• Handles confidential information with professionalism.
• Thrives in a fast-paced administrative environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

HR experience

Proficient in HR software

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Professionalism with confidential information

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Qualifications

• 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.