Permanent HR Assistant: Onboarding & Payroll

The Independent Schools Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

The Independent Schools Council is seeking a highly organised HR Assistant to join our small, friendly HR team in Newcastle. The role supports colleagues across the school networks with an efficient, responsive HR service and covers the full employee lifecycle.

Key duties include recruitment and onboarding, employee relations, attendance management, payroll administration, HR records, and safeguarding compliance.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational, administrative and communication abilities.
• Experience in HR is advantageous but strong admin background is welcome.
• Ability to manage priorities with discretion and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Employee relations and queries.
• Attendance management and payroll administration.
• HR systems and records maintenance.
• Safeguarding compliance and related checks.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Tools

HRIS / HR systems

Job description

The Independent Schools Council is seeking a highly organised HR Assistant to join our small, friendly HR team in Newcastle. The role supports colleagues across the school networks with an efficient, responsive HR service and covers the full employee lifecycle.

Key duties include recruitment and onboarding, employee relations, attendance management, payroll administration, HR records, and safeguarding compliance.