Elevate Your HR Career: Join Queen Elizabeth’s Dynamic Secondary School Team as a HR Assistant!
Are you a highly organised, detail-oriented professional ready to kickstart or accelerate your career in Human Resources? We are seeking a proactive HR Assistant on a 12 month fixed term contract to play a vital role in supporting our comprehensive HR service within a thriving large secondary and upper school.
The contract is 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8.00am to 4.00pm and working term time (Including INSET days) plus two weeks to be worked during non-term time.
Starting September 2025, this isn't just an administrative role; it's a fantastic opportunity for skill enhancement and professional development within the dynamic education sector. You'll work closely with our HR Manager and Director of People & Culture, gaining invaluable experience across a wide spectrum of HR functions, including:
- Payroll Administration Support: Monitoring claims and meticulous payroll checklist completion and maintenance.
- Essential Record Keeping: Ensuring accuracy of staff records and the Single Central Record.
- Recruitment Administration: Contributing to all phases of our recruitment process from advertising and shortlisting, through to seamless onboarding and new starter inductions.
- Probation Management: Maintaining crucial records for new staff.
- Staff Contractual Changes: Administration of staff changes including: starters, leavers, flexible working requests, mat/pat/adop/SPL leave, contract variations, and annual pay increases.
- Absence Management Administration: Assisting the Headteacher with vital absence information and liaising with our Cover Manager.
We're looking for someone who:
- Possesses excellent communication skills and an eagle eye for detail.
- Thrives under pressure, demonstrating a strong ability to prioritise and multitask.
- Is systematic, process-driven, and excels at record-keeping.
- Is ready to take the next step and progress in their HR career.
If you are a professional, confident individual eager to contribute to a supportive and forward-thinking school environment, we want to hear from you! Apply now and make a tangible difference in the lives of our staff and students.