Hr Assistant

HR Assistant

Job Type: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday

Location: Ascot

Salary: up to £25,000 per annum

Our client is a vibrant and unique independent boarding and day school for girls aged 11-18 with a first-class education and excellent pastoral care. Situated in Ascot, with good transport links to international airports and London, the school currently has 245 pupils including 140 boarders.

The Role

The HR Assistant plays a key role within the HR team and will work closely with the HR Manager to provide a comprehensive HR service to their 130+ staff. If you are resilient, have a flexible and adaptable manner, plus plenty of initiative, then this is a fantastic opportunity to join their dedicated team where you will gain experience in all areas of HR.

Key duties include:

* Recruitment end to end process

* Assisting with daily HR administration

* Assisting in maintaining the Single Central Record for the school.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

* Educated to at least A Level standard or equivalent.

* An excellent command of written and spoken English.

* Proven experience of office administration and processes.

* Strong organisational skills and able to work to tight deadlines, sometimes under pressure.

* Excellent communication with the ability to relate to a range of people.

* Ability to maintain confidentiality and to deal with sensitive issues.

* Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and databases.

* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

Desirable:

* Previous experience of working in a school / educational environment.

* Previous relevant experience within a Human Resources department.

* CIPD qualified (level 3) with a current strong working knowledge of operational HR or relevant employment law qualifications.

Person Specification

* A sense of empathy with an approachable demeanour, respecting employees confidentiality.

* Excellent verbal and written skills with strong attention to detail.

* Well organised with the ability to prioritise work.

* Commitment to equal opportunities and inclusion.

* Demonstrate a positive outlook and "can do" attitude.

Benefits

* Pension Scheme

* Meals and Refreshments

* Personal Accident Insurance Scheme

* Death in Service

* Fee Remission

* Free On-site Parking

* Free use of on-site sporting facilities

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable School, then please do not hesitate in applying.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment and adhere to, and comply with, the School's Safeguarding Children and Child Protection policy and procedures at all times.