HR Assistant - Education Sector

• 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 [email protected] 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.