School HR Officer & Administration

Aspire People; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting a HR Officer/Administrator for a fantastic school in Northampton. The role is permanent (with potential temporary-permanent basis) and full-time, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks a year. Salary £29,540 - £32,597.

Responsibilities include maintaining HR files, recruitment administration, absence management, payroll liaison, and safeguarding/GDPR compliance, with reporting and advisory support to line managers.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or qualified by experience.
• Experience of working within a HR environment.
• Experience of running a recruitment process.
• Experience of working independently within set procedures with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure HR policies and procedures in use are current and compliant.
• Maintain employees HR files accurately, safeguarding and GDPR compliant.
• Keep MIS and payroll-related records up to date and accurate.
• Provide reports from HR system (e.g., staff absences).
• Complete pre-employment checks and issue offers/contracts amended as needed.
• Manage SCR and school workforce census in line with policy and safeguarding.
• Support probation and appraisal processes and advise line managers.
• Provide first-line HR advice to line managers and escalate complex matters.
• Assist with recruitment administration and paperwork.
• Keep CPD up to date with changes in employment legislation.

Skills

Multitasking and prioritisation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Discretion and confidentiality

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

Degree or by experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Aspire People are recruiting a HR Officer/Administrator for a fantastic school in Northampton. The role is permanent (with potential temporary-permanent basis) and full-time, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks a year. Salary £29,540 - £32,597.

Responsibilities include maintaining HR files, recruitment administration, absence management, payroll liaison, and safeguarding/GDPR compliance, with reporting and advisory support to line managers.