Salary: £23,500 - £25,000 (depending on experience)
Location: South Liverpool
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm
Working Pattern: Term time plus 2 weeks
Search are delighted to be partnering with a well-regarded education provider in South Liverpool to recruit an HR Assistant.
The role offers a fantastic work-life balance with term-time working, alongside the chance to develop your HR career.
The ideal candidate will have prior experience in an HR support role, preferably within the public sector, and will either hold or be willing to work towards a CIPD Level 3 qualification.
Key Responsibilities:
You will provide essential administrative support across the full employee lifecycle, including:
Coordinating end-to-end recruitment processes, from advertising roles and managing applications through to onboarding new starters
Supporting monthly payroll activities and maintaining accurate employee records
Assisting with absence management and probation processes, including meeting coordination and reporting
Maintaining HR records in line with GDPR and data protection requirements
Administering training, CPD, appraisal, and performance management processes
Producing HR reports and analysing workforce data to support decision-making
Identifying opportunities to improve processes and maximise efficiency through systems and technology
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Previous experience in an HR support or administrative role (education or public sector desirable)
Working knowledge of HR processes and employment legislation
Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
Confident communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive matters professionally
A high level of discretion and commitment to confidentiality
Desirable:
CIPD Level 3 (or currently studying / willing to work towards)
Experience supporting payroll or high-volume recruitment
Why Apply?
Term-time working + 2 additional weeks for a strong work-life balance
Opportunity to develop your HR career within a supportive environment
Exposure to a wide range of HR activities across the full employee lifecycle
Join a collaborative and friendly team making a real impact
If you're an aspiring HR professional looking to take the next step in your career within a rewarding sector, we'd love to hear from you! Please send your CV to (url removed) and we'll be in touch.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age
Salary description
£23536.00 - £25074.00 per year