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.
EducationStarting 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 WhoPossesses 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.
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