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HR Assistant | High-Achieving Secondary School |Reading

HR Assistant | High-Achieving Secondary School |Reading

Marchant Recruitment • England, United Kingdom
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description
Position: HR Assistant Location: Reading Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Start Date: Immediate Start Available HR Assistant Role in a High-Achieving Secondary School A High-Achieving Secondary School in Reading is looking to appoint a professional and organised HR Assistant to join its friendly support staff team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a thriving educational environment where people are at the heart of the school's success. The school has a strong reputation for academic excellence, outstanding pastoral care, and a collaborative working culture. Staff are supported through high-quality professional development, approachable leadership, and a commitment to staff wellbeing. About the Role The successful candidate will provide efficient administrative support to the school's HR function, helping to ensure that recruitment, onboarding, compliance, and employee records are managed accurately and professionally. Working closely with the School Business Manager and senior leaders, you will assist with recruitment campaigns, safer recruitment checks, maintaining personnel records, coordinating staff induction, processing HR documentation, and responding to day-to-day HR enquiries. This is a varied role that would suit an organised individual with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage confidential information with discretion. Key Responsibilities Provide administrative support for all HR processes Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and safer recruitment compliance Maintain accurate employee records and personnel files Prepare contracts, offer letters, and HR documentation Coordinate staff induction and mandatory training records Support absence monitoring and leave administration Respond to routine HR enquiries from staff Ensure compliance with employment legislation, safeguarding, and GDPR requirements The School Environment This High-Achieving Secondary School in Reading provides a welcoming and ambitious environment where staff are valued and encouraged to develop professionally. The school believes that an effective support team is essential to delivering an outstanding education and invests in creating a positive, collaborative workplace. The HR team plays a vital role in supporting colleagues across the school, ensuring efficient processes and an excellent employee experience from recruitment through to career development. Candidate Requirements Essential Requirements Previous experience in an HR, administrative, or office support role Excellent organisational and communication skills Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritise workload effectively Desirable Experience working within a school or educational setting Knowledge of safer recruitment procedures and employment legislation CIPD qualification or willingness to work towards one Experience using HR or school management systems How to Apply If you are interested in this HR Assistant role at a High-Achieving Secondary School in Reading, please submit your CV as soon as possible.
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