Location: Cranleigh
Salary: A GBP 29,707 : A GBP 32,602 pa including 33 days holiday inclusive of statutory holidays
Vacancy Type: 52 weeks a year : 37.5 hours (full time)
St Josephs are seeking an experienced HR Administrator to join our Business and Admin team, to start in September 2026. Under the lead of our Director of HR, and alongside the Senior HR Administrator, also working closely with the Payroll and Absence Officers on salary uplifts and sickness and attendance monitoring. The HR Administrator will use not only their administrative skills but also draw on sound employment law knowledge, empathy with others and resilience to support the wellbeing of our 230 staff.
This role is to support staff on site. It is a 52 week post and working through the school holiday periods is required. Full time hours of work, 8.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday (with an hour unpaid break each day). There may be slight flexibility on start and finish times for the right candidate, particularly during the holidays, however being on site as staff arrive and leave each day is crucial in this role.
Responsibilities
Confidential data input and maintenance and as point of contact within the team, responding to staff queries.
Qualifications and Experience
Candidates will need a positive and flexible attitude, be proactive with all aspects of the role including meeting staff and daily confidential filing. HR and administrative experience, particularly within the education sector is preferred and preferably qualified to a minimum of CIPD level 3 or equivalent. As well as on site CPD, you will be expected to attend Adult mental health first aid training with the team and there will be future opportunity to progress to a senior HR administration level.
Benefits
* We have a beautiful 23 acre site in Cranleigh, on the edge of the Surrey Hills, one mile from the town
* A GBP 1,000 Retention bonus : A GBP 250 after 1 month, A GBP 250 after 1 year, A GBP 500 after 18 months at Trust
* Delicious and healthy free hot lunches are provided to all during term time
* Medicash cash health plan and life insurance
* Access ample free car parking
* Have consistent 1:1 line manager support and annual performance related pay progression
* Be provided with an Employee Assistance Programme (confidential, professional wellbeing and counselling 24/7 service for yourself and your family)
* Gain Mental Health and Wellbeing support through a team of on:site qualified Adult Mental Health First Aiders
* Complete on:site Team Teach training with our specialist Inclusion Team
* Access a full induction programme
Physical and mental resilience are qualities essential for all our employees.
St Josephs Specialist Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This position requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.
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