Human Resources Administrator

St Peter's School; York; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in York is seeking a Human Resources Administrator to join their team. This hands-on role involves maintaining HR records, assisting with recruitment processes, and providing operational support to the HR department. The position requires a commitment to confidentiality and an understanding of data protection. The role is 30 hours per week, with a salary of £21,964.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining HR records both electronically and manually.
• Knowledge of safe recruitment practices.
• Understanding of Data Protection legislation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain HR records and ensure data integrity through regular audits.
• Provide administrative support for HR projects and recruitment.
• Prepare employment contracts and related documentation.

Skills

HR audit checks

Administrative support

Data Protection compliance

Recruitment processes

Effective communication

Job description

Overview

We seek to appoint a suitably experienced person to the position of Human Resources Administrator from January 2026. The HR department consists of the Head of HR, HR Business Partner and this maternity cover role of HR Administrator. The department provides a full HR service to c400 staff across all three schools. This is a hands-on, operational role and the role holder will carry out a range of administrative duties, including those related to safer recruitment and maintaining both paper and electronic records.

Responsibilities

• To assist with the maintenance of all electronically and manually stored HR records ensuring all data is accurate and up to date and provide timely reports as and when required. This includes carrying out regular HR audit checks to ensure integrity of data is maintained and ensuring compliance with Data Protection legislation.
• To provide administrative support for a range of HR projects.
• To assist with staff recruitment across the school including preparing recruitment documents, organising recruitment timetables, and greeting candidates.
• To assist with the preparation of employment contracts, changes to employment terms and conditions letters, ensuring they are accurate and issued in a timely manner.
• To build effective working relationships with staff at all levels, providing routine advice and guidance on a range of HR policies and HR related issues.
• To ensure confidentiality of information, including the safeguarding of information about current, past and prospective employees; to ensure the privacy and confidentiality of HR information.

General

1. Health & Safety - You have a legal duty to take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others and you are expected to be familiar with, and adhere to, St Peter's School's Health and Safety policy.
2. School values - You have a duty to ensure your work, communication and approach conforms to the school's core values and mission. You will need to be aware and comply with school rules, policies and procedures at all times including, but not limited to, those relating to safeguarding, conduct, equality and data protection.

Equality and Diversity

St Peter's School strives to be diverse and inclusive. We encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the school. The school is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and pupils. This means that employees are treated fairly, irrespective of sexual orientation, ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, gender, marital status or other reason. The post holder is expected to always comply with the provisions set out in law and the St Peter's policies on equality and diversity. The school is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

Hours and Salary

Hours of work: 30 hours per week - Monday to Friday 9.00 to 3.30 with half an hour unpaid lunch. Flexibility can be offered on start/finish times.

Salary: £21,964 (actual salary).