Interim HR Administrator

<p><strong>Your new company</strong><br />We are seeking an experienced HR Administrator to join our client's busy school HR team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, organised and professional individual who can confidently support a wide range of HR processes.The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality HR support to staff and leadership, ensuring compliance, accuracy and excellent service at all times.</p> <p><br />This role is to run until the end of July 2026. In this role, you will work 8:00am-4:00pm Monday-Thursday, 8:00am-3:30pm Friday. Ideally, this role would be fully office-based, but some flexibility in hybrid working may be given for the right candidate. <br /><br /><strong>Your new role</strong><br />Drafting and issuing employment contracts, variation letters and other HR correspondenceSupporting end-to-end recruitment processes, including advertising roles, shortlisting coordination and onboarding<br />Maintaining and updating absence trackers and HR systems<br />Providing general HR administrative support across the employee lifecycle<br />Ensuring compliance with safeguarding and safer recruitment requirements<br />Supporting the HR team with projects and seasonal workload peaks as required</p> <p><strong>What you'll need to succeed</strong><br />Proven experience in a similar HR administrative role is essential.Strong understanding of HR processes, confidentiality and record-keeping.<br />Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail.<br />Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.<br />Experience working in an educational setting is beneficial but not essential.<br />A current Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service is highly advantageous and will support a much quicker start.</p> <p><strong>What you'll get in return</strong><br />Immediate start available (pending compliance checks which include an enhanced DBS check)Supportive and collaborative team environment<br />Opportunity to play a key role in supporting staff and operations in a valued school community<br />Hybrid work may be considered after an initial period, depending on the candidate.<br />Fixed-term role through to July 2026</p> <p><strong>What you need to do now</strong><br /><br />If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.<br />If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.</p> <p>Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&amp;C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk</p>