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The Opportunity
Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for people and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity? Can you support the "people power" behind a leading educational community in the heart of one of the UK’s fastest-growing cities?
We are seeking a methodical and personable HR Assistant to join a dedicated administrative team in Milton Keynes. Known for its modern infrastructure and status as a hub for technology and logistics, Milton Keynes offers a high-aspiration environment for an HR specialist. We are looking for an individual who can balance the rigour of employment law and safeguarding compliance with a supportive, employee-focused approach.
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Core Responsibilities
* Recruitment Coordination: Supporting the end-to-end recruitment process—from drafting job descriptions and posting adverts to coordinating interview schedules and managing candidate correspondence.
* Single Central Record (SCR) Mastery: Maintaining the school’s SCR with absolute precision, ensuring all pre-employment checks (DBS, right to work, references, and qualifications) are completed in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" (KCSIE).
* Employee Lifecycle Management: Managing the administration of new starter inductions, contract variations, and leaver processes, ensuring all personnel files are accurate and GDPR-compliant.
* Payroll & Absence Tracking: Coordinating with the finance department to provide accurate data for monthly payroll, including the recording of sickness absence, maternity/paternity leave, and unpaid leave.
* Policy Support: Assisting the School Business Manager in keeping HR policies up-to-date and providing first-line advice to staff on basic terms and conditions of employment.
* Wellbeing Initiatives: Supporting the coordination of staff wellbeing programmes, CPD schedules, and internal communications to foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
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Why This School?
* Milton Keynes’ Innovation Hub: Work in a city that values "new city" thinking and professional growth, providing a dynamic and forward-thinking work culture.
* A Central Strategic Role: Occupy a position that interacts with every member of staff, giving you a holistic understanding of how a large-scale educational organisation thrives through its people.
* Professional Support Network: Join an administrative faculty that values collaboration and shared best practices in school business management.
* Professional Growth: Access to specialist training in Safer Recruitment, CIPD modules, and clear pathways toward HR Manager or School Business Manager roles.
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Candidate Profile
* Experience: Proven experience in an HR administrative role is essential. Prior experience within the UK education sector and a working knowledge of school-specific safeguarding is highly desirable.
* Technical Proficiency: Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and experience with HR management systems or school MIS (e.g., SIMS, Arbor).
* Discretion & Integrity: The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost professionalism and a non-judgmental approach.
* Character: A highly organised, resilient, and articulate individual who can manage competing deadlines while maintaining a calm and welcoming presence.
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How to Apply
To apply for this position, please submit your CV today.