Job Description
Do you excel at administrative support within the Human Resources function? Join us as an HR Assistant, a key role focused on supporting the Business Manager with all aspects of HR administration. Your responsibilities will centre on recruitment, payroll processing, and effective attendance management, ensuring strict adherence to Safer Recruitment practices.
Position Details
* Role: HR Assistant
* Academy: Outwood Academy Haydock
* Start Date: 01/07/2026
* Salary: £26,138 - £28,066
* Working Pattern: 37 Hours Per Week, Mon to Fri, Term Time only + 4 weeks
Responsibilities
* The HR Assistant supports the Business Manager with all aspects of HR administration, including payroll, recruitment, and attendance management.
* Administers the recruitment process, ensuring Safer Recruitment practices are adhered to and completing all pre‑employment checks.
* Processes new appointments, manages the academy payroll function (including basic pension administration), and maintains accurate staff attendance records.
* Arranges Occupational Health referrals, provides confidential administrative support at meetings, processes DBS checks, and maintains the crucial Single Central Record (SCR).
Qualifications
* Relevant experience working within HR/Payroll and experience working in an office environment.
* Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences, verbally and in writing, and to respect and maintain confidentiality.
* Proficiency in standard ICT packages, including Microsoft Office.
* Experience working in a school environment or with school information management systems is desirable.
Benefits
* Secure Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrollment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Training & Progression: Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
* Flexibility & Leave: Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non‑term time staff. (Holiday for part‑time staff is calculated on a pro‑rata basis)
* Wellbeing & Perks: Dedicated mental well‑being strategy, free on‑site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
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