School HR Admin & Onboarding Assistant

All Locations; Tipner; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Private Healthcare

Flu vaccinations

Eye care vouchers

Wellbeing support

Job summary

The Portsmouth Academy is seeking a highly organised HR Administration Assistant to join our Office administration team in Portsmouth. This part-time role (30–35 hours per week, with contracted hours negotiable) focuses on supporting staff across the employee lifecycle, ensuring HR processes run smoothly and safeguarding and compliance remain robust.

You will handle recruitment administration, onboarding, absence and payroll tasks, maintain HR records, and contribute to a professional,

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment administration and onboarding.
• Ability to maintain confidential HR records and files.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft 365.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade 5+/A-C.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment administration and interview logistics.
• Onboard new staff and complete pre-employment checks.
• Maintain accurate HR records and personnel files.
• Administer absence monitoring and related processes.
• Compile payroll-related information and deadlines.
• Manage offboarding processes for leavers.
• Provide general admin and reception support.

Skills

IT skills

Microsoft 365

GCSE English & Maths

Education

GCSE English & Maths (5+ / A-C)

Job description

The Portsmouth Academy is seeking a highly organised HR Administration Assistant to join our Office administration team in Portsmouth. This part-time role (30–35 hours per week, with contracted hours negotiable) focuses on supporting staff across the employee lifecycle, ensuring HR processes run smoothly and safeguarding and compliance remain robust.

You will handle recruitment administration, onboarding, absence and payroll tasks, maintain HR records, and contribute to a professional,