HR Assistant

St Catherine's seeks to appoint an HR Assistant to provide efficient, accurate, and confidential administrative support to the HR function. The role supports the effective delivery of HR operations across the school, helping to ensure compliance, smooth staff processes, and a positive employee experience within a busy educational environment. The successful candidate will join a team of two, reporting to the HR Manager.

Responsibilities

• HR Administration
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date staff records (electronic and paper-based systems)
  • Issue contracts, offer letters, and HR documentation
  • Support with correspondence and day-to-day HR queries
• Recruitment & Safer Recruitment
  • Assist with the Coordination of recruitment processes, including advertising roles, arranging interviews, supporting pre-employment checks (references, DBS checks, Right to Work verification)
  • Ensure recruitment processes align with safeguarding and compliance requirements
• Onboarding & Induction
  • Coordinate new starter documentation and ensure all compliance checks are completed before start dates
• Employee Relations Support
  • Provide administrative support for HR processes
  • Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in sensitive matters
• Safeguarding Responsibilities
  • Support safer recruitment processes in line with statutory guidance
  • Ensure all HR processes reflect safeguarding best practice

Qualifications

• Essential:
  • Previous administrative experience
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
  • Good IT skills (Microsoft Office, HR systems)
  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
• Desirable:
  • HR experience
  • Experience working in a school or education setting
  • Understanding of safer recruitment and safeguarding requirements
  • Experience with HR systems and databases
  • Basic knowledge of UK employment practices

Personal Attributes

• Professional, calm, and reliable
• Approachable and supportive
• Highly organised with a methodical approach
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance

Benefits

• Generous pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Holiday allowance of 25 days plus Bank Holidays (which can be booked year-round)
• Fee remission for daughters attending the school
• Lunch provided during term time
• On-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme