Are you a strong Administrator who is available immediately with an interest in HR or do you have previous experience as an HR Administrator? Are you looking for a busy yet supportive environment? This exciting and varied role is working for a reputable private school near Guildford. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a well-established institution dedicated to fostering high standards and staff development. This position is ideal for someone methodical, approachable, and passionate about people operations.
Key responsibilities:
- Assist with recruitment processes, including advertising roles, managing applications, scheduling interviews, and communicating with candidates.
- Support safer recruitment procedures, including pre-employment checks such as references, DBS, and Right to Work verification.
- Coordinate onboarding activities, preparing induction materials and ensuring compliance documentation is complete.
- Administer performance review processes, probation periods, and staff documentation updates.
- Maintain and support HR systems, inputting and updating data, managing holiday administration, and ensuring accuracy.
- Help uphold regulatory standards through record-keeping, including safeguarding and the Single Central Record.
- Draft contractual documentation for changes in employment status, hours, and pay, ensuring payroll accuracy.
- Support payroll and benefits administration, working closely with finance teams.
- Assist with offboarding procedures and leaver administration, ensuring smooth transition processes.
- Handle routine employee queries, offering a professional and helpful service.
- Contribute to HR projects, including wellbeing initiatives, policy updates, and system implementations.
About you:
- Proven experience in HR administration, ideally within an educational or similar environment.
- Available for an immediate start or on a short notice period.
- Strong organisational skills with keen attention to detail and confidentiality.
- Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR management systems.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to prioritise tasks efficiently and manage multiple responsibilities.
- Knowledge of UK employment practices, safeguarding, and safer recruitment is advantageous.
- Approachable, professional, and dependable with a collaborative approach to teamwork.
- Committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance.
What’s on offer:
- £15 per hour, with flexibility available on working hours, 30 hours per week over 4 or 5 days.
- Continuous professional development in a supportive environment.
- Possible permanent position available.
- Opportunity to work within a well-respected educational organisation committed to staff welfare and development.
- Onsite free parking.