HR Administrator - VNA Education : Job Details

HR Administrator

Location: Redbridge

Hours: 36 hours per week, term-time only (44.8 weeks per year)Salary: £28,521-£28,929 FTE per annum (Pro-rata: £24,505.96-£24,856.52 per annum, depending on experience)Contract: Permanent, Term Time OnlyStart date: As soon as possible

About the Role

A highly motivated, organised, and professional HR Administrator is sought to join a central HR team supporting a group of schools based at a campus in Redbridge.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a high-performing HR function and gain exposure across the full employee lifecycle while supporting the organisation’s strong commitment to safeguarding and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support to the HR Team across the full employee lifecycle.
• Assist with recruitment campaigns, onboarding, and offboarding processes, ensuring safeguarding and compliance procedures are followed at all times.
• Maintain and update HR records, personnel files, and the Single Central Register (SCR) to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support payroll by preparing accurate employee data and liaising with the Payroll team.
• Conduct pre-employment checks, including DBS, references, right to work, and qualifications.
• Track and monitor employee absences and probation periods, ensuring documentation is complete and accurate.
• Assist with HR reporting, workforce census preparation, and metrics analysis.
• Support the ongoing development of HR processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Be a first point of contact for HR-related queries, providing a professional and confidential service at all times.
• Keep up-to-date with safeguarding policies, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and organisational HR policies to ensure compliance and best practice.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience in an administrative role, ideally in HR or education.
• Is highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
• Communicates clearly and professionally, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Is committed to safeguarding and understands the importance of compliance in an education setting.
• Is a team player, flexible, proactive, and keen to learn.
• Has good IT skills, including MS Office and HR systems (training can be provided).

Benefits of the role?

• Be part of a values-driven organisation making a real difference in young people’s lives.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative HR team with development opportunities.
• Enjoy generous holiday entitlement (term time only) and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Receive a comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development.

VNA Education Recruitment Ltd is a specialised consultancy dedicated to connecting teachers and support staff with both short-term and long-term opportunities in primary, secondary, and special education schools across London and the Home Counties. We prioritise safer recruitment practices and conduct thorough checks on all candidates we represent.