HR Assistant – Staffordshire – January 2026

Marchant Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in Lichfield is looking for a detail-focused HR Assistant to support its HR team from January 2026. The role involves managing staff files, assisting with onboarding, and ensuring compliance with HR processes. Strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle HR queries confidentially are essential. The position offers full training, CPD opportunities, and a chance to progress within a supportive team. Competitive salary and staff benefits included.

Benefits

Training and CPD opportunities

Competitive salary

Supportive HR team

Qualifications

• Experience in HR or a compliance-focused environment.
• Ability to respond to staff HR queries professionally.
• Manage staff personnel files and compliance records.

Responsibilities

• Support safer recruitment processes including advertising and references.
• Assist with onboarding documentation and staff training logs.
• Support payroll administration and absence management.

Skills

Strong administrative skills

Attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal skills

Confidentiality standards

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

HRIS

Job description

A successful and ambitious secondary school in Lichfield is seeking a detail-focused HR Assistant to join its expanding HR team from January 2026 .

The Role

Working alongside the HR Manager you will :

• Support safer recruitment processes (advertising shortlisting packs references DBS checks)
• Manage staff personnel files and compliance records
• Assist with onboarding induction documentation and staff training logs
• Update HR systems and school MIS
• Support payroll administration and absence management
• Respond to staff HR queries with professionalism and confidentiality

The School

The school is rated Good with Outstanding features and enjoys excellent staff retention. Leadership is proactive supportive and values efficient well-run operations.

What Youll Bring

• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail
• Experience in HR school admin or a compliance-focused environment
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• High standards of confidentiality

Why the Role

• Full training and CPD opportunities
• Highly supportive HR and business teamOpportunity to progress within a growing trustCompetitive salary and staff benefits

  Key Skills

  Employee Relations,Microsoft Outlook,Office Experience,Workers' Compensation Law,Benefits Administration,HRIS,Payroll,Employment & Labor Law,ADP,Administrative Experience,Human Resources,Leadership Experience

  Employment Type: Full Time

  Experience: years

  Vacancy: 1