School HR Administrator

Surrey / West London Area (Multi-Site Role)

£26,000 - £29,000 4 Days Office-Based - 1 Day Working From Home - Full-Time | Permanent

A well-established educational organisation is seeking an experienced School HR Administrator to join their HR team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR professional who already has experience working within a school environment and understands the importance of compliance, safeguarding, and maintaining accurate employee records. The successful candidate will support multiple sites, working closely with managers and employees to deliver a high-quality HR administration service across the full employee life cycle.

About the Role

This is a busy and varied position with a strong focus on:

• HR administration across the entire employee lifecycle.
• Managing compliance and safeguarding records.
• Supporting monthly payroll processes.
• Recruitment administration and onboarding.
• Maintaining accurate HR records and HR systems.
• Providing first-line HR support to employees and managers.

This role requires someone who can work independently, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high levels of accuracy and confidentiality at all times.

Key Responsibilities

HR Administration & Compliance

• Maintain employee records and ensure all HR data is accurate and up to date.
• Manage the Single Central Record (SCR) and ensure compliance documentation is audit-ready.
• Process and monitor DBS checks, references, right-to-work checks, overseas screening, and safeguarding requirements.
• Support visa and immigration compliance.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal policies.

Payroll Support

• Assist with monthly payroll administration.
• Process employee changes, including salary amendments and benefits.
• Act as a key liaison between HR and Payroll teams.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Support recruitment campaigns and interview coordination.
• Manage onboarding and new starter documentation.
• Ensure all pre-employment checks are completed before start dates.
• Support employee inductions and onboarding programmes.

General HR Support

• Handle day-to-day HR queries from employees and managers.
• Support absence management and family leave administration.
• Assist with employee relations administration where required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes and procedures.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Previous experience working as a School HR Administrator or within a school HR function.
• Experience maintaining a Single Central Record (SCR).
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and compliance requirements within education.
• Experience using iTrent HR System.
• Excellent administration, organisation, and prioritisation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information.
• Confident communicator able to build relationships with employees and managers.

Why Apply?

• Salary between £26,000 - £29,000
• Hybrid working pattern with 1 day per week from home
• Opportunity to work across multiple sites
• Supportive and collaborative HR team
• Broad exposure to all areas of HR administration
• Stable organisation with long-term career opportunities

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