School HR & Payroll Assistant — Recruitment & Onboarding

Outwood Grange Academies Trust; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities

Flexible family policies

25 days holiday

Bank holidays for non-term time staff

On-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is seeking an enthusiastic HR Assistant to support the Business Manager with HR administration in a fast-paced school environment. You will handle Safer Recruitment, payroll, attendance management and the Single Central Record, ensuring absolute compliance and operational excellence.

The role requires prior HR and payroll experience, discretion, and the ability to communicate warmly with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead on essential recruitment and compliance processes, driving end-to-end onboarding, conducting pre-employment and DBS checks, and managing the Single Central Record to ensure safeguarding standards.
• Oversee payroll and basic pension administration, plus track staff attendance and arrange Occupational Health referrals.

Job description

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is seeking an enthusiastic HR Assistant to support the Business Manager with HR administration in a fast-paced school environment. You will handle Safer Recruitment, payroll, attendance management and the Single Central Record, ensuring absolute compliance and operational excellence.

The role requires prior HR and payroll experience, discretion, and the ability to communicate warmly with diverse audiences.