About Us
St Helen’s School is a thriving educational community with approximately 400 staff across the school and its subsidiary trading company, St Helen’s Enterprises. Our HR Department plays a vital role in supporting staff and delivering the people-focused strands of the school’s strategy. The team consists of a Director of People & Culture, HR Business Partner, HR Advisor, and now we are looking for a dedicated HR Administrator to join us.
The Role
Reporting to the Director of People & Culture, you will provide comprehensive and proactive administrative support across all aspects of HR. This is a varied role requiring excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain the school’s Single Central Register (SCR) in line with compliance requirements.
* Support recruitment administration for all staff types, ensuring statutory checks (DBS, references, right to work, qualifications) are completed.
* Manage absence reporting and payroll data input via our HRIS (Neo People).
* Prepare and present employee statistics and ad hoc letters.
* Administer staff benefits and compliance training (safeguarding, health & safety, policies).
* Assist with onboarding and induction processes, monitoring probation periods.
* Coordinate First Aid training and maintain accurate records.
* Compile termly accident statistics for the Health & Safety Committee.
* Undertake filing, archiving, and system setup as required.
* Carry out other duties as reasonably directed by the Director of People & Culture or Business Director.
General Duties
* Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in line with the School’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy.
* Comply with Health & Safety responsibilities.
* Support and promote the school’s ethos, aims, and objectives.
Hours
Full-time: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00, year-round.
Flexible options: Part-time (0.8) or term-time only may be considered and discussed at interview.
What We’re Looking For
* Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
* Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
* Good knowledge of HR processes and compliance requirements.
* Proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Office.
* A proactive, organised, and collaborative approach.
Salary & Benefits
* £28,000 - £32,000 per annum (pro-rata if part-time), depending on qualifications and experience.
* Generous holiday allowance and pension scheme.
* Access to staff benefits and professional development opportunities.
Interested?
Apply now to join a supportive team and make a real impact in a dynamic school environment.
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