HR Assistant | Milton Keynes

The Opportunity

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for people and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity Can you support the people power behind a leading educational community in the heart of one of the UKs fastest-growing cities

We are seeking a methodical and personable HR Assistant to join a dedicated administrative team in Milton Keynes. Known for its modern infrastructure and status as a hub for technology and logistics Milton Keynes offers a high-aspiration environment for an HR specialist. We are looking for an individual who can balance the rigour of employment law and safeguarding compliance with a supportive employee-focused approach.

Core Responsibilities

• Recruitment Coordination: Supporting the end-to-end recruitment processfrom drafting job descriptions and posting adverts to coordinating interview schedules and managing candidate correspondence.

• Single Central Record (SCR) Mastery: Maintaining the schools SCR with absolute precision ensuring all pre-employment checks (DBS right to work references and qualifications) are completed in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

• Employee Lifecycle Management: Managing the administration of new starter inductions contract variations and leaver processes ensuring all personnel files are accurate and GDPR-compliant.

• Payroll & Absence Tracking: Coordinating with the finance department to provide accurate data for monthly payroll including the recording of sickness absence maternity/paternity leave and unpaid leave.

• Policy Support: Assisting the School Business Manager in keeping HR policies up-to-date and providing first-line advice to staff on basic terms and conditions of employment.

• Wellbeing Initiatives: Supporting the coordination of staff wellbeing programmes CPD schedules and internal communications to foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

Why This School

• Milton Keynes Innovation Hub: Work in a city that values new city thinking and professional growth providing a dynamic and forward-thinking work culture.

• A Central Strategic Role: Occupy a position that interacts with every member of staff giving you a holistic understanding of how a large-scale educational organisation thrives through its people.

• Professional Support Network: Join an administrative faculty that values collaboration and shared best practices in school business management.

• Professional Growth: Access to specialist training in Safer Recruitment CIPD modules and clear pathways toward HR Manager or School Business Manager roles.

Candidate Profile

• Experience: Proven experience in an HR administrative role is essential. Prior experience within the UK education sector and a working knowledge of school-specific safeguarding is highly desirable.

• Technical Proficiency: Strong IT skills particularly in Microsoft Office (Excel Word) and experience with HR management systems or school MIS (e.g. SIMS Arbor).

• Discretion & Integrity: The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost professionalism and a non-judgmental approach.

• Character: A highly organised resilient and articulate individual who can manage competing deadlines while maintaining a calm and welcoming presence.

How to Apply

To apply for this position please submit your CV today.