HR Assistant

A well regarded educational establishment based in Wokingham is seeking an organised and proactive HR Assistant to support its HR function. This role will involve providing comprehensive HR and recruitment support, ensuring effective processes, compliance, and a positive experience for staff throughout the employee lifecycle.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting recruitment, onboarding, HR administration, and safeguarding processes, contributing to the smooth and efficient operation of the HR department.

This role would suit a motivated and professional HR Assistant looking to develop their career within an educational environment. It is also ideal for graduates seeking their first HR role, or for experienced HR professionals looking for a supportive, structured position with a manageable workload.

The working hours for this role are Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm with flexibility during school holidays, and will offer a competitive salary dependent on experience.

Main responsibilities for the HR Assistant role are:

• Providing recruitment and selection support, including advertising vacancies, coordinating shortlisting, and arranging interviews

• Supporting onboarding and induction processes to ensure a positive and compliant start for new staff

• Managing HR administration and maintaining accurate employee records

• Assisting with training administration, probation periods, and appraisal processes

• Supporting safeguarding, compliance, and safer recruitment requirements in line with educational standards

• Responding to HR queries and providing general administrative support to the HR team

Skills Required for the HR Assistant role are:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Highly organised and efficient, with the ability to work to tight deadlines

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications

• Able to work accurately with meticulous attention to detail due to the heavily regulated environment

• Previous experience in an administrative or office-based role, preferably within an HR environment

• Previous experience using HR systems, databases, or similar administrative systems

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion

• CIPD qualification or working towards CIPD (desirable)

If this role sounds like the right fit, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your HR career.