HR Administrator

HR Administrator

Location: Redbridge

Hours: 36 hours per week, term-time only (44.8 weeks per year)

Salary: £24,505.96 actual salary

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

Start date: As soon as possible

About the Role

We're seeking an organised and proactive HR Administrator to join a friendly, fast-paced HR team within a respected main stream secondary school.

This role would suit someone with previous school administration experience who enjoys variety, organisation, and keeping everything running seamlessly - from onboarding and payroll data to compliance and recruitment.

If you're people-focused, professional, and ready to grow your HR skills in a supportive setting, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support to the HR Team across the full employee lifecycle.
• Assist with recruitment campaigns, onboarding, and offboarding processes, ensuring safeguarding and compliance procedures are followed at all times.
• Maintain and update HR records, personnel files, and the Single Central Register (SCR) to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support payroll by preparing accurate employee data and liaising with the Payroll team.
• Conduct pre-employment checks, including DBS, references, right to work, and qualifications.
• Track and monitor employee absences and probation periods, ensuring documentation is complete and accurate.

Essential skills:

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills - able to prioritise tasks and manage busy workloads
• Strong written and verbal communication - professional, clear, and confident
• Good IT skills - experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and HR or MIS systems
• Attention to detail - accuracy in data entry, record-keeping, and compliance tasks
• Ability to work under pressure - manage deadlines efficiently and maintain high standards
• Teamwork and collaboration - able to work effectively as part of a small, supportive team
• Confidentiality and discretion - understand the importance of handling sensitive information appropriately
• Adaptability and flexibility - comfortable with change and able to handle varied responsibilities
• Understanding of safeguarding and safer recruitment practices
• Proactive problem-solving - able to find practical solutions and improve processes

VNA Education Recruitment Ltd is a specialised consultancy dedicated to connecting teachers and support staff with both short-term and long-term opportunities in primary, secondary, and special education schools across London and the Home Counties. We prioritise safer recruitment practices and conduct thorough checks on all candidates we represent.