School HR Pro: Admin & Onboarding Specialist

Principal Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Principal Education is seeking a reliable HR Administrator to join their team in a full-time capacity within a busy school environment. You will support staff records, recruitment, onboarding and day-to-day HR administration to ensure processes run smoothly.

The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information professionally. Experience in education HR is advantageous but not essential, with a Monday–Friday schedule and immediate

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration or general administration.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the HR team.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems.
• Assist with recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Prepare contracts, letters and HR documentation.
• Support pre-employment checks, references and DBS documentation.
• Maintain staff absence and attendance records.
• Assist with payroll and timesheet administration.

Skills

HR administration

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Principal Education is seeking a reliable HR Administrator to join their team in a full-time capacity within a busy school environment. You will support staff records, recruitment, onboarding and day-to-day HR administration to ensure processes run smoothly.

The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information professionally. Experience in education HR is advantageous but not essential, with a Monday–Friday schedule and immediate