School HR Assistant - Recruitment & Onboarding

Marchant Recruitment; Ealing; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Faith Secondary School in Ealing is seeking an organised HR Assistant to join its support team. You will handle day-to-day HR administration, recruitment processes, onboarding and record-keeping, while maintaining confidentiality and delivering a professional service to staff and managers.

The role suits an HR professional or experienced administrator, with opportunities to work across HR functions in a school environment. Immediate start and full-time permanent contract offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration or recruitment administration.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel).
• Experience maintaining accurate records and databases.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a friendly approach.
• Ability to prioritise competing workloads.
• Proactive and reliable approach to work.
• Confidence communicating with staff at all levels.
• Understanding of HR processes and employment administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the HR function.
• Assist with recruitment campaigns and coordinate interviews.
• Prepare contracts, offer letters and other HR documentation.
• Support onboarding and induction processes for new employees.
• Coordinate pre-employment checks, including DBS and safeguarding checks.
• Maintain accurate electronic and paper personnel records.
• Update the school's HR database and employee records.
• Assist with payroll-related administration where required.
• Prepare HR reports, spreadsheets and correspondence.
• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling employee information.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Time management

Communication at all levels

Proactive attitude

Reliability

HR process understanding

Safeguarding awareness

Education

CIPD qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

HRIS (HR information system)

Job description

Faith Secondary School in Ealing is seeking an organised HR Assistant to join its support team. You will handle day-to-day HR administration, recruitment processes, onboarding and record-keeping, while maintaining confidentiality and delivering a professional service to staff and managers.

The role suits an HR professional or experienced administrator, with opportunities to work across HR functions in a school environment. Immediate start and full-time permanent contract offered.