School HR Administrator in Atherstone

Your new company is an academy within a large trust of schools based in CV9, looking to appoint an HR Administrator to support their HR Team on a temp / FTC basis across three of their sites.

Your new role is a 10-month contract until March 2027. The cover is Monday to Friday, term time, 8.30am - 3pm. As an integral member of the HR team, the post-holder will assist the Regional HR Business Partner, taking responsibility for HR administration within three academies. The role is hybrid with travel to two other locations - Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-Under-Lyme.

About the role:

• Support recruitment activity across the setting, working with Recruitment Coordinators where required.
• Maintain accurate employee information across HR systems, including data entry, routine and ad-hoc reporting, and supporting the annual data cleansing process.
• Ensure colleagues and line managers can easily access and follow ATT HR policies and procedures.
• Oversee the administration of the probation process.
• Support the staff induction process to ensure a smooth and positive onboarding experience.
• Assist in managing the holiday booking process for permanent staff.
• Maintain organised and up-to-date personnel files (both paper and electronic).
• Liaise with Payroll to ensure all new starters, leavers and contractual changes are processed correctly.
• Process staff changes and leaver documentation, arranging exit interviews where needed.
• Produce HR correspondence such as contract variations, maternity letters and holiday entitlement letters using standard templates.
• Minute taking at formal HR meetings, including disciplinary, capability and grievance hearings.
• Monitor fixed-term contracts and ensure timely follow-up actions.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Previous experience in an HR or administrative role.
• Driving licence.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships across all levels.
• A proactive approach, working on own initiative.
• Strong IT skills, including experience working with HR systems and Microsoft Office.
• A discreet and professional approach when handling sensitive information.
• A genuine interest in supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive working environment.

What you'll get in return: As well as receiving a competitive rate of pay, this is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in an outstanding school. When you register with Hays, you will be allocated a dedicated consultant who will be on hand to offer career advice and guide you through the registration process. Once you have completed this particular assignment, we will then be in a position to place you in further schools. By registering with Hays Education, you will also be eligible for our Refer a Friend Scheme, where you could receive £250 in vouchers T&Cs apply.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.