Hr Administration jobs in United Kingdom

A varied and people-focused HR administration role supporting recruitment, payroll preparation and employee lifecycle processes within a busy education environment, offering first-line HR advice while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you:

HR Assistant, People Administrator, Payroll Administrator, HR Officer

SALARY: £28,595 - £31,022 FTE / £23,107 - £25,661 Actual Annual Salary (dependent on experience) + Benefits

LOCATION: Leicester, Leicestershire, East Midlands (LE2)

JOB TYPE: Part-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 35 Hours per week, term time (38 weeks per year) plus 21 hours during school holidays. Working hours are 7.30 am - 3.00 pm, Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid break. Flexible working will be required.

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a HR Administrator / Human Resources Assistant to deliver high-quality, local HR services within an education setting. This role plays a key part in supporting staff throughout the employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through to payroll and absence management.

As a HR Administrator / Human Resources Assistant you will act as the first point of contact for HR-related queries, providing professional, confidential and compliant advice while working closely with managers and external HR and payroll providers.

The HR Administrator / Human Resources Assistant role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage sensitive information in line with safeguarding, GDPR and safer recruitment requirements.

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• First Point of Contact: Acting as the initial contact for all HR-related queries and requests
• HR Advice & Support: Providing first-line HR advice and escalating complex matters when required
• Recruitment Administration: Coordinating end-to-end recruitment processes in line with safer recruitment and statutory guidance
• Onboarding & Compliance: Completing pre-employment checks including references and DBS, ensuring full compliance
• Payroll Preparation: Processing monthly payroll information, including overtime and additional duties, for submission
• HR Data Management: Maintaining accurate HR records, databases and employee information
• Absence Management Support: Monitoring absence records, return-to-work documentation and referrals
• Staff Cover Coordination: Arranging daily staff cover and monitoring supply usage
• Employee Lifecycle Administration: Supporting induction, probation reviews, pay progression and offboarding processes
• Administrative Support: Providing HR-related administration, minute taking and support to senior leaders when required

• Previous experience in an administrative role handling confidential or sensitive information
• Excellent written, verbal and ICT communication skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and work in line with data protection requirements
• Experience delivering customer-focused support in a busy environment
• Ability to work independently, using initiative and sound judgement
• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

• Experience with HR administration, recruitment or payroll processes
• Experience working within an education or public sector setting
• Knowledge of safer recruitment practices and safeguarding responsibilities
• Experience supporting meetings, including minute taking
• Familiarity with HR systems, payroll systems or school MIS packages

• Excellent CPD
• Pension scheme
• Sick pay scheme
• Maternity scheme
• Free and confidential advice, information and counselling service
• Free onsite parking
• Close proximity to train and bus services
• An onsite gym
• Hire purchase Cycle to Work scheme
• Dining facility

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, such as an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.

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JOB REF: AWDO-P14392