HR Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you looking to step into a career in HR? We are looking for an aspiring HR professional to join a large, fast paced school in Newcastle. This is a brand new role, introduced to support the Senior Leadership Team with day-to-day administrative duties.
Salary: £21500-£22500
Hours: Full time – 8am to 4pm – can be flexible with start and finish times – 37 hours per week – Office based
Term time can be considered
Contract Type: 12 month FTC
Immediate start available.
The role:
- Work in collaboration with Senior Leadership Team / Recruitment Manager and central team to advertise all school vacancies, prepare applications for shortlisting, preparation of shortlisting grids, application packs, social media checks etc
- Responsible onboarding process, (i.e completion of documentation, enhanced DBS checks, statement of particulars) employee record and vetting checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines.
- Complete all notifications to payroll and co-ordinate overtime, leave of absence requests, changes to employee records etc by specified deadlines.
- Develop and maintain office systems, employee records and collect, compile and present data both manually and electronically in order to ensure accurate and up-to-date employee records and produce regular reports.
- Be a point of contact for all employees within the school in relation to payroll queries
- Liaise with payroll provider and occupational health providers including raising and responding to queries
- Book staff training and ensure records are kept up-to-date
- Responsible for the completion of statutory returns in relation to staffing i.e Staff workforce return
- Act as the first point of contact for visitors, parents and pupils – both in person and on the telephone.
- Assist the school to plan events including parents evening, open evenings, etc
- Responsible for a range of procurement processes including placing orders, goods receipts and liaising with suppliers regarding pricing, deliveries, queries and other issues.
Skills & Qualifications:
- CIPD preferred but not essential
- 2 years in an administrative position
- Experience working in an educational or regulated environment as this role will include processing DBS checks/Right to work/qualification checks etc
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: £21,500.00-£22,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Human resources: 1 year (preferred)
- Administrative: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 18/03/2023
Expected start date: 03/04/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HR Assistant roles across Sarah McKenna HR Recruitment's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,500 - £22,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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