School HR/Administrator

Simply Education Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK educational institution is seeking a motivated HR/Administrator for a full-time role based in Northamptonshire, starting at the end of January. The successful candidate will provide HR administrative support across the employee lifecycle, maintain compliance with regulations, and manage staff data. Candidates should have at least 1-2 years of experience in HR, excellent organizational and communication skills, and a proactive attitude. This is a long-term opportunity with potential for permanent placement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years' experience in an HR or HR administration role.
• Strong administrative and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR administrative support across the employee lifecycle.
• Maintain compliance with safeguarding and GDPR requirements.
• Manage staff data accurately and act as a contact for HR queries.
• Ensure confidentiality and support the School Business Manager.

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive

Reliable

Self-motivated

Job description

We are currently working with a school in Northamptonshire who are seeking a highly motivated and organised HR / Administrator to join their team on a temporary-to-permanent basis.

This role will commence at the end of January and the successful candidate will have had previous experience working in HR. This is a full time role and not a term time role.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 1-2 years' experience in an HR or HR administration role
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Proactive, reliable, and self‑motivated
• Strong administrative and communication skills.

Duties

• Provide HR administrative support across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, contracts, onboarding, and record‑keeping.
• Maintain compliance with safeguarding, safer recruitment, GDPR, and Single Central Record requirements.
• Manage staff data such as personnel files, absence records, and payroll‑related information accurately.
• Act as a key point of contact for HR queries, liaising professionally with staff and external agencies.
• Ensure confidentiality and organisation, supporting the School Business Manager and contributing to smooth school operations.

If you are interested in a long‑term opportunity and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you.