At a Glance
- Tasks: Support HR processes from recruitment to payroll and employee records.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at Lift Schools, committed to safeguarding and equality.
- Benefits: Enjoy comprehensive training, generous benefits, and lifestyle perks like gym discounts.
- Other info: Flexible working options available; we embrace diversity and support all applicants.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in education while developing your HR skills.
- Qualifications: Organisational skills, attention to detail, and experience in HR administration preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 32833 £ per year.
Posted on: 23/06/2026 – Application Deadline: 06/07/2026
Location: Midlands regional office, Birds Bush Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 2NE
Working pattern: Full-time, permanent (37 hours per week)
Hybrid working: 3 days per week in the office, with flexibility to work remotely for the remainder of the week
Start date: As soon as possible
We're looking for an organized and proactive HR Coordinator to join our Midlands HR team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in supporting colleagues throughout their employment journey, from recruitment and onboarding through to payroll, absence management and employee records. You will work closely with school leaders, HR colleagues and our recruitment team to deliver an efficient, professional and people-focused HR service across the region, for 5 of our schools, including Lift Greenwood, Lift Four Dwellings, Lift Lea Forest, Lift Percy Shurmer and Lift Anglesey.
What you'll be doing:
- Support recruitment and coordinate onboarding activities for new colleagues
- Complete safer recruitment and pre-employment checks
- Support payroll administration and help ensure colleagues are paid accurately and on time
- Maintain employee records and HR systems
- Manage HR queries through the regional HR inbox
- Produce HR correspondence and reports
- Support probation, absence and colleague lifecycle processes
- Help schools maintain compliance with employment and safeguarding requirements
What we're looking for:
- Experience working in an HR administration or HR coordination role
- Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Experience working with HR systems and confidential information
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Good IT skills, including Google Workspace or Microsoft Office
- Experience within education, local government, the NHS, housing, charities or another public sector organisation would be highly beneficial.
- Experience of safer recruitment, payroll administration or school-based HR processes would also be an advantage, although not essential.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
- Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
- Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships and travel deals.
Lift Schools is committed to ensuring the highest level of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
HR Coordinator in Tamworth employer: SIR HERBERT LEON ACADEMY
At Lift Schools, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Our Midlands regional office in Tamworth provides a hybrid working model, allowing for flexibility while ensuring a collaborative environment with access to comprehensive training and generous benefits, including healthcare and lifestyle perks. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the education sector, where your contributions will be valued and recognised.
