HR Assistant - Queen Elizabeth's School

Dorset Council UK; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive educational institution in Wimborne Minster is seeking a proactive HR Assistant to support its HR service in a thriving secondary school. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for professional development with responsibilities including payroll support, recruitment administration, and staff record management. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented and ready to advance their HR careers in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to thrive under pressure.
• Experience in HR or administrative roles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support payroll administration and maintain payroll checklist.
• Ensure accuracy of staff records and manage essential records.
• Contribute to recruitment processes and assist with onboarding.
• Maintain records for new staff and manage absence information.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to prioritise and multitask

Systematic and process-driven

Job description

Elevate Your HR Career: Join Queen Elizabeth’s Dynamic Secondary School Team as a HR Assistant!

Are you a highly organised, detail-oriented professional ready to kickstart or accelerate your career in Human Resources? We are seeking a proactive HR Assistant on a 12 month fixed term contract to play a vital role in supporting our comprehensive HR service within a thriving large secondary and upper school.

The contract is 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8.00am to 4.00pm and working term time (Including INSET days) plus two weeks to be worked during non-term time.

Education

Starting September 2025, this isn't just an administrative role; it's a fantastic opportunity for skill enhancement and professional development within the dynamic education sector. You'll work closely with our HR Manager and Director of People & Culture, gaining invaluable experience across a wide spectrum of HR functions, including:

• Payroll Administration Support: Monitoring claims and meticulous payroll checklist completion and maintenance.
• Essential Record Keeping: Ensuring accuracy of staff records and the Single Central Record.
• Recruitment Administration: Contributing to all phases of our recruitment process from advertising and shortlisting, through to seamless onboarding and new starter inductions.
• Probation Management: Maintaining crucial records for new staff.
• Staff Contractual Changes: Administration of staff changes including: starters, leavers, flexible working requests, mat/pat/adop/SPL leave, contract variations, and annual pay increases.
• Absence Management Administration: Assisting the Headteacher with vital absence information and liaising with our Cover Manager.
  
  

We're Looking For Someone Who

• Possesses excellent communication skills and an eagle eye for detail.
• Thrives under pressure, demonstrating a strong ability to prioritise and multitask.
• Is systematic, process-driven, and excels at record-keeping.
• Is ready to take the next step and progress in their HR career.
  
  

If you are a professional, confident individual eager to contribute to a supportive and forward-thinking school environment, we want to hear from you! Apply now and make a tangible difference in the lives of our staff and students.