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Sherborne Schools Group; Sherborne; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Birthday/alternative celebration day

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Mauve Academy learning portal

Annual training allowance

Hybrid working environment

Home setup allowance

Optical benefits

Job summary

Sherborne Schools Group is seeking an organised, proactive HR Administrator to join our HR team based at Sherborne Girls, supporting the group’s schools and facilities.

You will manage recruitment, onboarding, payroll changes and employee records, working closely with the Deputy Director of HR to ensure compliance and a confidential service across the Group.

This varied role offers hybrid working, generous benefits and opportunities to develop with Mauve Academy and our training allowance.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration or similar role.
• Familiar with recruitment, onboarding, payroll and employee records.
• Knowledge of employment law and safeguarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the HR Department, acting as a first point of contact for HR enquiries and managing the HR inbox.
• Coordinate recruitment activity, complete pre-employment and safer recruitment checks, maintain personnel files and HR systems, prepare contracts and correspondence, and process payroll-related changes including new starters, contractual amendments and leavers.
• Maintain compliance records, monitor training requirements, conduct right-to-work checks, and ensure all employee information is accurate, secure and up to date.

Skills

HR administration

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

Job description

Sherborne Schools Group is seeking an organised, proactive and professional HR Administrator to join our HR team based at Sherborne Girls. Supporting Sherborne Girls, Hanford School and the Oxley Sports Centre, you will play a key role in delivering an efficient and responsive HR service across the Group. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with HR administration experience who enjoys managing a varied workload and providing high-quality support in a busy and rewarding environment.

As HR Administrator, you will support the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through to payroll administration and maintaining accurate employee records. Working closely with the Deputy Director of HR, you will help ensure compliance with employment legislation, safeguarding requirements and organisational policies, while providing a professional and confidential service to staff and managers.

Key Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative support to the HR Department, acting as a first point of contact for HR enquiries and managing the HR inbox.
• You will coordinate recruitment activity, complete pre-employment and safer recruitment checks, maintain personnel files and HR systems, prepare contracts and correspondence, and process payroll-related changes including new starters, contractual amendments and leavers.
• You will also be responsible for maintaining compliance records, monitoring training requirements, conducting right-to-work checks, and ensuring all employee information is accurate, secure and up to date.
• The role requires strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion while supporting a range of HR projects and initiatives across the Schools Group.

Perks and Benefits

• Generous annual leave, plus public holidays based on location.
• Extra annual leave for your birthday or an alternative celebration day.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Pension plan with contributions from Mauve Group (where applicable).
• Opportunities for professional growth via Mauve Academy – our learning portal.
• Annual training allowance for career development.
• Hybrid working environment, with home setup allowance (where applicable).
• Optical benefits (£155/€180 toward eye tests, glasses, and lenses).
• Exciting opportunities, including domestic/international travel, team meet-ups, and company-wide events.