Hr Administrative Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity for an HR Administrative Assistant with the passion and commitment to join this high achieving, happy and successful staff team. Ricards Lodge High School is an outstanding, successful and vibrant multi-cultural comprehensive school for girls with a co-educational Sixth Form. We have high expectations of all our students and provide a dynamic and stimulating environment in which they can learn and develop as individuals. The role includes (but is not limited to): Provide all HR administrative support to ensure effective and efficient running of the school.Undertake all HR administrative duties related to the recruitment of staff to Ricards Lodge High School.To ensure that the processing of all new staff, staff salary changes, resignations and other changes are undertaken on a timely basis.Support in processing DBS checks for existing staff and new recruits.To respond to telephone calls and enquiries efficiently and in a professional and supportive manner.To communicate with applicants via our recruitment portal.Provide administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team, as required.To ensure regular and efficient input, maintenance and collation of a wide range of personal data on the schools HR systems and School Information Management system (SIMs).To assist with providing information for staff workforce Census returns.Be aware of and comply with all school policies and procedures including: Safeguarding, child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.As a valued member of staff we want to ensure that you have access to all the benefits available to you. Benefits include the following: Well being weeks and social events A laptop for all teaching staff Car parking on site Social staff area and work area for staff Access to Merton’s Employee Assistance Programme including new wellbeing app with instant access to free support for up to six weeks Collaborative approach to teaching and learning Merton Employee VDU users – possible to claim a fee towards glasses/eye test Annual season ticket travel loans are availableCar parking on siteThe staff are very supportive towards each other with a great camaraderie existing throughout the school with a number of social events that are open to all and well attended.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, confirmation of qualifications, experience checks and satisfactory references. Ricards Lodge High School welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation. All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview. We reserve the right to interview as applications are received.
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