Temporary Human Resources Assistant - The Phoenix Collegiate

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Phoenix Collegiate in West Bromwich is seeking an organised HR Assistant to provide professional administrative support across recruitment, HR records, safeguarding, and payroll administration. The role requires discretion and accuracy, with strong ICT skills and the ability to handle confidential information.

This part-time post (18 hours/week, term time + 1 week) offers a supportive team environment and opportunities to contribute to staff wellbeing and safeguarding compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR is advantageous.
• Strong ICT and Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment processes and maintain HR records.
• Assist with payroll and absence administration.
• Produce HR documentation and safeguard compliance.
• Maintain Single Central Record and safeguarding checks.

Skills

Strong administrative skills

Excellent communication

Discretion with confidential data

ICT proficiency

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Hours

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

Salary

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)

Address

The Phoenix Collegiate, Clarkes Lane, West Bromwich, B71 2BX

Closing Date

Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 8:00am