School HR Administrator

School HR Administrator ILFORD ASAP Start Full time, 36 hours per week – 52.14 weeks per year Salary: £32,535 – £33,987 (dependent on experience) Peak Education Recruitment is supporting one of our partner schools to appoint a highly organised, detail‑driven HR Administrator to provide exceptional support across the full HR lifecycle. This role suits someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys process‑driven work, and takes pride in delivering a seamless HR service. About the School’s Central HR Function This role sits within a large, well‑structured central HR team supporting multiple campuses. The HR function is known for its strong systems, high compliance standards and collaborative working culture. You’ll gain broad HR generalist exposure across recruitment, safeguarding checks, payroll preparation, employee lifecycle administration and HR reporting — all within a supportive, process‑driven environment. The Role You will support the HR function with: Comprehensive administrative support across HR operations, Recruitment coordination, compliance checks and onboarding/offboarding, Maintaining an accurate and compliant Single Central Register, Processing references, DBS checks, qualification verification and right‑to‑work documentation, Managing personnel files, HR systems and monthly payroll data, Tracking absence, probation documentation and HR reporting, Supporting the School Workforce Census, Ensuring HR policies, processes and documentation remain up to date, Acting as a first point of contact for HR queries with professionalism and confidentiality, Contributing to continuous improvement of HR processes and systems Person Specification Essential: * Level 2 qualifications (Grade C/4+) in English, Maths and Science * Strong organisational and administrative skills * Excellent written and verbal communication * Ability to absorb information quickly and work under pressure * Confident using IT packages * High attention to detail * Understanding of confidentiality * Reliable, responsible and able to work independently and as part of a team * Adaptable, proactive and able to find solutions Highly Desirable: * Previous School HR experience You will also need an enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to undergo a new check for the role. Employee Benefits Staff at this school enjoy a range of wellbeing‑focused and practical benefits, including: * Free on‑site parking * Free hot drinks * Access to a fully fitted on‑site fitness suite * Electric vehicle charging points * Interest‑free loans for computer equipment, bikes, season tickets and visa applications * Winter wellbeing additional day of leave * Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 support * Nursery access (term‑time only, on‑site) * Microsoft Office 365 access Ready to Apply? If this sounds like the right role for you, we’d love to hear from you. Ask yourself: * Do you enjoy structured, process‑driven HR work? * Are you confident managing compliance and safeguarding checks? * Can you thrive in a busy school environment with shifting priorities? * Are you looking to grow your HR experience within a large, supportive team? If the answer is yes, apply today by sending your CV to us Early applications are encouraged as the school may appoint before the closing date. Peak Education Recruitment Ltd is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that supports Teachers and Support Staff find short and/or long-term temporary and/or permanent employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Education Schools throughout the UK. We are committed to Safer Recruitment and undertake checks on all candidates we work with. As part of the registration process, each candidate will be required to have a current DBS Disclosure and a subscription to the DBS Update Service, if you do not have one, we can support you with an application. We will also need to see all original relevant qualifications certificates before any work placement is agreed