HR Coordinator

Learning Partners Academy Trust; Guildford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Term-time working

Employee benefits package

Free car parking

Job summary

Stoughton Infant School and Northmead Junior School in Guildford are seeking an enthusiastic HR Coordinator to deliver a high-quality HR and administrative service across both sites. The role encompasses recruitment, onboarding, payroll, safeguarding compliance and general HR administration within a busy, confidential environment.

This is a term-time, 39 weeks per year position at 15 hours per week, with a salary dependent on experience (LPT6 £32,520 to £34,878 FTE £11,864 to £12,725 pro rata

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy administrative environment.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong IT skills, especially Microsoft Office.
• Confidentiality and discretion handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment activities, advertise vacancies, arrange interviews and manage pre-employment checks.
• Maintain accurate employee records and the Single Central Record for both schools.
• Support the monthly payroll process and ensure timely, accurate information.
• Prepare employment contracts, letters and other HR documentation.
• Coordinate staff induction and statutory training records.
• Provide admin support for absence management and employee relations.
• Assist in reviewing and improving HR systems and procedures.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Confidentiality

Communication

Payroll support

Job description

Stoughton Infant School and Northmead Junior School

are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and professional HR Coordinator to provide a high-quality HR and administrative service across both schools.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in a busy environment and takes pride in delivering an efficient, accurate and confidential service. You will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of our HR processes, from recruitment and onboarding to payroll, safeguarding compliance and general HR administration.

This is a temporary term time position until November 2027 with the possibility of an extension. Term time only - 39 weeks per year - 15 hours a week to be worked over 2 or 3 days a week (ideally Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday). Salary is dependent on experience: LPT6 - £32,520 to £34,878 FTE - £11,864 to £12,725 pro rata per annum.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating recruitment activities, including advertising vacancies, arranging interviews and managing pre-employment checks.
• Maintaining accurate employee records and the Single Central Record for both schools.
• Supporting the monthly payroll process, ensuring information is accurate and submitted on time.
• Preparing employment contracts, letters and other HR documentation.
• Coordinating staff induction and statutory training records.
• Providing administrative support for absence management, employee relations and other HR processes.
• Helping to review and improve HR systems and procedures.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working in a busy administrative environment.
• Is highly organised, with excellent attention to detail.
• Has strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office.
• Communicates confidently and professionally with colleagues at all levels.
• Can manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and work independently.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality, discretion and handling sensitive information.
• Has a positive, flexible approach and enjoys finding solutions and improving processes.

Previous experience in HR, payroll administration or an educational setting would be an advantage, but is not essential. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with strong administrative skills who are keen to develop their knowledge and experience in HR.

We can offer you:

• Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme).
• Family friendly employer - Term time working.
• A wide range of employee benefits including employee assistance programme, wellbeing app access, gym discount, cycle to work scheme and electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
• Free car parking.

Closing date for applications is 22nd October 2026. Interview date tbc.

Attachments

Job Description - HR Coordinator - Oct 26

Safeguarding Statement

Northmead Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join our trust.