HR, Payroll, and Pension Administrator

Summary

The HR Department supports up to 400 staff on payroll at St Helen’s School and its small subsidiary trading company St Helen’s Enterprises. The HR team consists of a Director of People & Culture, HR Business Partner, HR Advisor and this vacancy.

Detail

St Helen’s School is a thriving educational community with approximately 400 staff across the school and its subsidiary trading company, St Helen’s Enterprises. Our HR Department plays a vital role in supporting staff and delivering the people-focused strands of the school’s strategy. The team consists of a Director of People & Culture, HR Business Partner, HR Advisor, and now we are looking for a dedicated HR Administrator to join us.

Reporting to the Director of People & Culture, you will provide comprehensive and proactive administrative support across all aspects of HR. This is a varied role requiring excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

• Maintain the school’s Single Central Register (SCR) in line with compliance requirements.
• Support recruitment administration for all staff types, ensuring statutory checks (DBS, references, right to work, qualifications) are completed.
• Manage absence reporting and payroll data input via our HRIS (Neo People).
• Prepare and present employee statistics and ad hoc letters.
• Administer staff benefits and compliance training (safeguarding, health & safety, policies).
• Assist with onboarding and induction processes, monitoring probation periods.
• Coordinate First Aid training and maintain accurate records.
• Compile termly accident statistics for the Health & Safety Committee.
• Undertake filing, archiving, and system setup as required.
• Carry out other duties as reasonably directed by the Director of People & Culture or Business Director.

• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in line with the School’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy.
• Comply with Health & Safety responsibilities.
• Support and promote the school’s ethos, aims, and objectives.

Full-time: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 17:00, year-round.
Flexible options: Part-time (0.8) or term-time only may be considered and discussed at interview.

• Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Good knowledge of HR processes and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Office.
• A proactive, organised, and collaborative approach.

• £28,000 – £32,000 per annum (pro-rata if part-time), depending on qualifications and experience.
• Generous holiday allowance and pension scheme.
• Access to staff benefits and professional development opportunities.

Interested?
Apply now to join a supportive team and make a real impact in a dynamic school environment.

Documents

• HR, Payroll and Pensions Administrator - Nov 25 PDF Document