HR Coordinator - Midlands

WMJobs

Birmingham

Hybrid

GBP 28,624 - 29,572

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Well-being cash plan

Pension scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Travel deals

Electric vehicle incentives

Job summary

A leading education network in Birmingham is seeking an HR Coordinator to support day-to-day HR operations across ten schools. Key responsibilities include coordinating recruitment and managing employee onboarding. The ideal candidate will have L2 qualifications and experience in HR administration. This full-time role offers a hybrid working model at Greenwood Academy with attractive benefits including a well-being cash plan and pension scheme.

Qualifications

Experience of working in HR administration.
A commitment to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people.

Responsibilities

Coordinate recruitment processes, including scheduling interviews.
Maintain a compliant and up-to-date Single Central Record (SCR).
Process new colleague appointment documentation.

Skills

HR administration

Strong organisational skills

Prioritisation skills

Compliance knowledge

Education

L2 qualifications - GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4) or equivalent

Tools

HR Management Systems

Job description

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Lift Four Dwellings Secondary,
£28,624 - £29,572 per annum + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Permanent, Full Time

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year - plus generous AL entitlement of 33 days, plus Bank Holidays

Immediate start date

Location: Hybrid - Remote working 2 days and office based 3 days at Greenwood Academy, Farnborough Rd, Birmingham B35 7NL (planned office relocation to Tamworth Enterprise College, Tamworth B77 2NE in late 2025/early 2026)

Do you want to make a real difference in education?

We are Lift Schools, a network of schools with a clear mission: to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. We are looking for a skilled HR Coordinator to join our friendly and supportive Midlands regional HR team. This is an exciting and varied HR role where you will be vital in supporting our schools across the Midlands in their day-to-day HR operations.

We can also offer you CPD via a Level 5 CIPD Apprenticeship route, working in a regional team supporting 10 schools, with a number that are graded “outstanding”. These schools are in Birmingham, Tamworth, Burton Upon Trent and Loughborough. We also offer a flexible approach to working arrangements (see above).

You’ll be someone who can:

Maintain a compliant and up-to-date Single Central Record (SCR)
Coordinate recruitment processes, including scheduling interviews
Process new colleague appointment documentation, including offer letters and contracts
Ensuring timely and accurate payroll and benefits processing
Maintain an accurate HR tracker for each school and/or region
Manage the onboarding of all new colleagues to the trust

You’ll be someone who has:

L2 qualifications - GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4) or equivalent
Experience of working in HR administration
Experience with HR Management Systems
Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
A commitment to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people

If you wish to find out more about this role, please contact the Midlands HR Business Partner Penny Needham at pneedham@liftschools.org

Apply now and start your journey towards a successful, fulfilling career! Applications will be reviewed upon receipt so early applications are strongly encouraged.

Closing date: 21st September 2025

Interview date : 2nd October and/or 3rd October 2025

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential. We currently have 12 schools, including 2 special schools, in the East region. Our mission:

We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day. With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives. We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities. How we support you

At Lift Schools, we believe talent drives performance. We offer you:

Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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