Multi-School HR Assistant: Recruitment, Onboarding & Payroll

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Wick; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

8 INSET days a year + 3 for planning

One paid personal leave day a year

Enhanced parental leave

Health cash plan after six months

Wellbeing programmes and free flu jabs

Flexible working where roles allow

In-post training and mentorship

Job summary

The Hyndburn Academy, part of United Learning, is seeking an HR Assistant to join the HR team serving three schools in the Lancashire Cluster. You will handle recruitment administration, onboarding and payroll, supporting the Cluster HR Manager and safeguarding pupil welfare.

The role requires spending at least one day per week in each school and flexibility for remaining days. Experience in HR and strong communication and organisational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• HR experience is required.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with high accuracy.
• Proactive approach and commitment to excellent service.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day recruitment administration for the three cluster schools.
• Oversee employee onboarding and payroll administration.
• Support the Cluster HR Manager with key HR functions.
• Work across all three schools, spending at least one day per week in each.

Skills

HR experience

Strong communication

Strong organisational skills

Manage multiple priorities

Attention to detail

Proactive service

Job description

The Hyndburn Academy, part of United Learning, is seeking an HR Assistant to join the HR team serving three schools in the Lancashire Cluster. You will handle recruitment administration, onboarding and payroll, supporting the Cluster HR Manager and safeguarding pupil welfare.

The role requires spending at least one day per week in each school and flexibility for remaining days. Experience in HR and strong communication and organisational skills are essential.