HR Assistant – Nottinghamshire – January 2026

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

Job summary

A prominent academy in Nottingham is seeking an HR Assistant to support the HR Manager in providing essential HR services. This role involves assisting in recruitment, managing personnel files, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates will have strong administrative skills and attention to detail, offering a chance to grow professionally in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Training and development in HR

Supportive, friendly team

Competitive salary and staff wellbeing initiatives

Responsibilities

• Supporting recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Managing personnel files and updating HR systems.
• Coordinating training records and safeguarding checks.
• Assisting with payroll and absence reporting.
• Providing general advice and support to staff and line managers.

Skills

Experience in administration, HR or personnel

Excellent accuracy and attention to detail

Confidence handling confidential information

Strong communication and organisational skills

Job description

A large, successful academy in Nottinghamshire is seeking a proactive and detail-driven HR Assistant to join its People Services team from January 2026.

The Role

You’ll support the HR Manager in delivering high-quality HR services for teaching and support staff. The role involves varied administrative and compliance tasks, offering an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in school HR.

Responsibilities include :

• Supporting recruitment and onboarding processes
• Managing personnel files and updating HR systems
• Coordinating training records and safeguarding checks
• Assisting with payroll and absence reporting
• Providing general advice and support to staff and line managers

About the School

Known for strong leadership and a professional, well‑organised central team, the school prides itself on high staff retention and excellent support services. The HR team works collaboratively, balancing efficiency with a welcoming approach.

You Will Bring

• Experience in administration, HR or personnel desirable
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Confidence handling confidential information
• Strong communication and organisational skills

What’s on Offer

• Training and development in HR and school compliance
• Supportive, friendly team
• Competitive salary and staff wellbeing initiatives

A fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop professionally in a structured, supportive environment.