job description
HR Administrative Assistant - School Setting (Gravesend)
Salary: From 14.50 per hour
Are you an organised, detail-focused administrator with an interest in HR? Academics are seeking a dedicated HR Administrative Assistant to join a friendly and professional support team at a welcoming school in Gravesend.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills and a passion for people and processes, ideally with experience in a school or HR environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting the HR Manager with recruitment administration, including placing adverts, arranging interviews, and onboarding
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date staff records, files, and HR systems
- Processing DBS checks and ensuring all safeguarding and compliance documents are in place
- Assisting with absence management and recording staff attendance
- Drafting letters, contracts, and HR correspondence
- Providing general administrative support to the school office team when required
We're looking for someone who:
- Has strong administrative and organisational skills
- Is confident using Microsoft Office and databases (experience with SIMS, Arbor, or other school systems is a plus)
- Understands the importance of confidentiality and data protection
- Has excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Works well both independently and as part of a team
- Ideally has some knowledge or experience of HR processes or working in a school setting
In return, the school offers:
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunities for training and development in HR and school systems
- A varied role with responsibility and a real sense of purpose
- Competitive pay and pension scheme
How to apply: Apply via the link
