HR, Payroll, and Pension Administrator

St Helen's School; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Camden Town is seeking HR Administrative Support to provide proactive support in various HR functions. Responsibilities include maintaining the Single Central Register, supporting recruitment processes, and managing payroll data. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills and a good knowledge of HR compliance. Competitive salary of £28,000 - £32,000 per annum, with generous benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Access to staff benefits and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative roles, ideally within HR.
• Ability to manage sensitive information discreetly.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the school's Single Central Register.
• Support recruitment administration ensuring all checks are completed.
• Manage absence reporting and payroll data input.
• Prepare employee statistics and letters.

Skills

Strong administrative skills

Attention to detail

Discretion in handling confidential information

Good knowledge of HR processes

Proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Office

Proactive, organised, collaborative approach

Job description

Reporting to the Director of People & Culture, you will provide comprehensive and proactive administrative support across all aspects of HR. This is a varied role requiring excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the school's Single Central Register (SCR) in line with compliance requirements.
• Support recruitment administration for all staff types, ensuring statutory checks (DBS, references, right to work, qualifications) are completed.
• Manage absence reporting and payroll data input via our HRIS (Neo People).
• Prepare and present employee statistics and ad hoc letters.
• Administer staff benefits and compliance training (safeguarding, health & safety, policies).
• Assist with onboarding and induction processes, monitoring probation periods.
• Coordinate First Aid training and maintain accurate records.
• Compile termly accident statistics for the Health & Safety Committee.
• Undertake filing, archiving, and system setup as required.
• Carry out other duties as reasonably directed by the Director of People & Culture or Business Director.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in line with the School's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy.
• Comply with Health & Safety responsibilities.
• Support and promote the school's ethos, aims, and objectives.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Good knowledge of HR processes and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Office.
• A proactive, organised, and collaborative approach.

Department Overview

The HR Department supports up to 400 staff on payroll at St Helen's School and its small subsidiary trading company St Helen's Enterprises. This team consists of a Director of People & Culture, HR Business Partner, HR Advisor and this vacancy.

Salary & Benefits

• £28,000 - £32,000 per annum (pro-rata if part-time), depending on qualifications and experience.
• Generous holiday allowance and pension scheme.
• Access to staff benefits and professional development opportunities.