Job Description
Summary:
HR Administrator job opportunity at a prestigious school in Wimbledon.
About the School:
A school with a rich heritage and a progressive spirit, committed to academic excellence and the holistic development of students. Located in a peaceful and attractive part of London, it fosters a vibrant and caring community.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking an HR Administrator to support the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment to onboarding, ensuring a seamless and compliant experience for all staff. This role is central to maintaining the school’s high standards in human resources and safeguarding.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support staff with general HR queries using the internal ticketing system
- Process changes to job titles, including approvals, letters, and system updates
- Coordinate end-to-end recruitment campaigns from position identification through to appointment
- Manage the recruitment inbox, candidate communications, and application records
- Prepare and maintain interview documentation, panel folders, and candidate communications
- Manage end-to-end offer and onboarding process, from verbal offer to start date
- Verify qualifications, right to work, ID, safeguarding, and other compliance documentation
- Set up and manage mandatory training across online platforms and support in-person training
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- A graduate degree or equivalent professional qualifications
- Proven experience in HR administration, ideally within education or independent school settings
- Strong administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office; experience with HR systems
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping
- Commitment to safeguarding and compliance
Preferred
- Experience with managing payroll processes
- Experience with training management systems
- Experience with candidate onboarding and compliance checks
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary and contributory pension scheme
- Programme of health benefits
- Free lunch in the Dining Hall during term-time
- Membership of the King’s Sports Club