HR Assistant

Job Description:

Are you looking to take the next step in your HR Career within a supportive, people-focused education environment?  We're looking for an organised, detail-driven HR Assistant to join a busy HR team and play a key role in delivering a high-quality service to staff across the school.  

This is a fast-paced, varied role where no two days are the same.  You’ll be the first point of contact for HR queries, making sure colleagues feel supported, informed, and valued. If you enjoy working with people, love a good process, and take pride in accuracy, this could be the perfect opportunity to grow your HR career.

What you'll be doing:  

• Acting as the first point of contact for staff queries, triaging and escalating where needed. 
• Maintaining accurate employee records, including new starters, contract changes, and leavers.
• Managing probation processes and liaising with Payroll to ensure timely updates.
• Handling high‑volume compliance activity including DBS checks, reference requests, background checks and safer recruitment documentation.
• Coordinating absence reporting across the school.
• Supporting recruitment campaigns, preparing adverts, interview packs and onboarding documentation.
• Assisting with induction, CPD tracking, and mandatory training compliance.
• Providing a friendly, responsive and customer‑focused HR service.
• Occasionally deputising for the HR Advisor.

What we're looking for:

• CIPD Level 3, HR degree, or equivalent experience.
• 1+ year’s experience in a HR or people‑focused administrative role.
• Someone who is brilliantly organised, accurate, and confident managing high-volume admin.
• Strong system skills – quick to pick up new HR and payroll systems
• A positive communicator who enjoys supporting others
• Someone seeking a genuine development opportunity within HR

What you'll get:

Alongside great benefits and the chance to work in a friendly, welcoming environment, you'll gain hands-on experience across the full HR lifecycle - ideal for someone looking to grow and develop in a professional HR pathway.  

If you're proactive, people-focused and ready to build on your HR career, we'd love to hear from you. 

Other roles you may have applied for:

HR Coordinator, HR Administrator, Junior HR Advisor, HR Advisor, HR Executive