HR Assistant – Derby, Derbyshire – January 2026
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Job Summary
A large and inclusive secondary school in Derby is seeking an efficient and personable HR Assistant to support its busy HR and recruitment functions from January 2026.
The Role
You will support the full employee lifecycle with responsibilities including:
- Processing recruitment paperwork and compliance checks
- Coordinating interviews and candidate communications
- Maintaining staff personnel files and safeguarding documentation
- Supporting induction and onboarding processes
- Managing absence records and assisting with HR queries
The School
This is a stable well-run school with a dedicated friendly HR and admin team. The school uses modern HR software and has excellent procedures in place to support new staff.
You Will Bring
- Administrative experience (HR desirable but training given)
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
Why Join
- Supportive leadership and HR team
- Professional development in HR and compliance
- On-site parking wellbeing initiatives and training opportunities
Key Skills
- Employee Relations
- Microsoft Outlook
- Office Experience
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Benefits Administration
- HRIS
- Payroll
- Employment & Labor Law
- ADP
- Administrative Experience
- Human Resources
- Leadership Experience
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