Temporary Human Resources Assistant

The Phoenix Collegiate; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

The Phoenix Collegiate is seeking a highly organised HR Assistant to provide confidential administrative support across HR functions. You will assist with recruitment, maintain HR records and the Single Central Record, and help with payroll and absence administration.

Furthermore, you will produce HR documentation, ensure safeguarding compliance, and work with the team to support staff and the wider school community.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent)
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work accurately under pressure
• Previous administrative experience is essential; HR environment experience advantageous

Responsibilities

• Supporting recruitment processes
• Maintaining HR records and the Single Central Record
• Assisting with payroll and absence administration
• Producing HR documentation
• Ensuring safeguarding and safer recruitment compliance

Job description

TITLE: Human Resources Assistant

GRADE: Grade C - £11,472p.a. - £12,028p.a. Actual salary after adjustment for

part-time hours and term time working

(£26,428p.a. - £27,709p.a. Full Time Equivalent Salary)

HOURS: 18 hours per week (to be worked over 3 days), Term Time + 1 week

CONTRACT: Temporary Contract until 31 August 2027

Phoenix Collegiate is looking to appoint a highly organised, professional and discreet HR Assistant to provide administrative support across a range of human resources functions.

This varied role involves supporting recruitment processes, maintaining HR records and the Single Central Record, assisting with payroll and absence administration, producing HR documentation, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding and safer recruitment requirements

The successful candidate will have excellent administrative and ICT skills, including Microsoft Office, strong attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and integrity. Previous administrative experience is essential, and experience within an HR environment would be advantageous.

We are looking for someone who is approachable, flexible, able to work effectively as part of a team, and committed to supporting the school’s staff and wider community.

Essential requirements:

• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent)
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work accurately under pressure

Closing date: Wednesday 30th September 2026 at 08:00am

Start Date: As soon as possible, subject to satisfactory clearances

Phoenix is committed to the protection and safety of its students. An enhanced DBS will be required before commencement in the post, together with a Social Media check, in accordance with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ statutory guidance

The post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.’