HR Assistant – Southend-on-Sea
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Job Location:
Southend on Sea - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Our client a well-established independent day school in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a professional discreet and highly organised HR Assistant to join their administrative team ASAP. This is a full-time permanent position offering the opportunity to support the schools HR function within a collaborative and values-driven environment.
HR Assistant required full-time permanent
Prestigious Independent School in Southend-on-Sea
ASAP start
Competitive salary and staff benefits
The successful HR Assistant will support the delivery of an efficient and compliant HR service across the school. You will assist with recruitment administration staff onboarding safeguarding checks contract preparation and maintaining accurate personnel records.
This role requires a high level of confidentiality attention to detail and professionalism. You will liaise closely with senior leaders line managers and external agencies to ensure that HR processes run smoothly and align with statutory requirements and best practice.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting recruitment processes including advertising and shortlisting administration
Coordinating safer recruitment and pre-employment checks
Maintaining and updating staff records and HR systems
Assisting with payroll preparation and absence monitoring
Providing general HR administrative support
Experience and Qualifications
Previous experience in HR or school administration desirable
Strong organisational and IT skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding procedures
CIPD qualification (or working towards) advantageous
About the School
This independent school prides itself on maintaining high professional standards within a supportive and inclusive community. Staff are valued as key contributors to school life and professional development is actively encouraged.
Employees benefit from a collaborative working culture modern facilities and a leadership team committed to staff wellbeing and continuous improvement.
Staff enjoy:
Competitive independent sector salary
Pension scheme and employee benefits
Access to professional development opportunities
Supportive and collegiate environment
Application
To apply for this HR Assistant role in Southend-on-Sea with an ASAP start please submit your CV as soon as possible.
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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