Overview
The Abingdon Foundation is looking to appoint an engaging and experienced HR professional to join our friendly HR team in providing a high quality, professional and visible HR service across the Foundation. The Foundation comprises two schools: Abingdon School and Abingdon Prep School, as well as Abingdon School Enterprises.
Responsibilities
* The HR Advisor will play a lead role in administering and advising on pay, benefits and contract related matters, working closely with the Finance Department, as well as supporting employee relations processes and proactively working with managers and Heads of Department.
* Advise on and support the administration of staff sickness and absence, leavers/offboarding and maternity, paternity and shared parental leave.
Person specification / Qualifications
* We are looking for a flexible, positive and proactive team-player with excellent communication, administrative and IT skills, and the ability to build effective working relationships with a wide range of colleagues.
* Experience working in a generalist HR role, including an understanding of payroll, pensions and other staff benefits, is essential.
* It would be an advantage to have experience working in schools and an understanding of the regulatory requirements in education.
* Hold (or be working towards) a CIPD Level 5 or above or an equivalent qualification, but these are not essential. It is more important that you have the right skills and personal attributes for the role.
Benefits
The School offers a wide range of generous benefits including up to 14.1% employer pension contribution, private healthcare insurance, free use of leisure facilities with discounted exercise classes, free lunches during term time, Christmas closure days and discounted school fees (eligibility criteria apply).
Diversity and Equal Opportunity
We recognise the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to ensure that our staffing at all levels and in all roles is diverse and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community.
Application timeline
Closing date: 23 September 2025 (09:00am)
Interview date: 29 September 2025
How to apply
For further details and to apply please visit our recruitment portal: http://vacanciesatabingdonschool.ciphr-irecruit.com/Applicants/
Safeguarding
Abingdon is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
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