At a Glance
- Tasks: Support HR processes and assist with recruitment in a busy school environment.
- Company: Established secondary school in Newham with a supportive HR team.
- Benefits: Negotiable salary, full-time permanent role, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Professional and collaborative working environment with potential for career progression.
- Why this job: Gain valuable HR experience while making a difference in the education sector.
- Qualifications: Experience in HR administration, strong organisational skills, and good communication.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
We are working with a well-established secondary school in Newham who are looking to appoint a dedicated and organised HR Assistant to join their busy HR team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR Administrator or HR Assistant looking to develop their career within a supportive school environment.
The Role
- Providing day-to-day administrative support to the HR team
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR systems
- Supporting with recruitment and onboarding of new staff
- Preparing contracts, offer letters and other HR documentation
- Coordinating pre-employment checks, including DBS and right-to-work checks
- Maintaining records relating to safeguarding and safer recruitment
- Assisting with staff absence, sickness and leave administration
- Supporting with payroll-related administration and ensuring information is accurate
- Responding to HR queries from staff and providing a professional first point of contact
- Assisting with the organisation of staff training and maintaining training records
- Supporting the HR team with employee relations matters and HR processes
- Producing reports and maintaining HR spreadsheets and databases
- Ensuring all HR records and information are handled with a high level of confidentiality
- Supporting wider school administration when required
About You
The successful candidate will be an organised, proactive and approachable HR professional who is confident working in a busy environment. You will ideally have:
- Previous experience working in an HR Assistant or HR Administrator role
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- Good knowledge of HR administration and the employee lifecycle
- Experience handling confidential information
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office and Excel
- The ability to prioritise a varied workload and meet deadlines
- A professional and approachable manner
- The ability to work effectively with staff at all levels
- Previous experience within a school or education setting would be highly desirable, although candidates with strong general HR administration experience will also be considered.
Why Join?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive secondary school in Newham, working as part of an established HR team and gaining valuable experience across a broad range of HR functions. The school offers a professional and collaborative working environment, with opportunities to develop your HR knowledge and progress your career within the education sector. If you are an organised and motivated HR professional looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
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