HR Assistant

Summary

Summer Fields are seeking to appoint a HR Assistant to join the Bursary team in varied and busy role.

Detail

Summer Fields is a boarding and day school for approximately 320 boys aged 4 to 13 years. The school is situated in Summertown, two miles north of the centre of Oxford and has 70 acres of superb grounds.

We are seeking to appoint a HR Assistant to join the Bursary team at Summer Fields in varied and busy role. Providing administrative and operational support to the Human Resources Manager you will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks and duties include coordinating the recruitment and new starter processes, ensuring compliance with safer recruitment and statutory requirements. You will also assist with the management and processing of the payroll system and maintain employee records and accurate HR databases.

You will have efficient and effective administrative skills and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Attention to detail and the ability to manage a varied work load is required in addition to a professional attitude and pro-active approach. You will have an understanding of confidentiality issues and the requirements of data protection legislation is essential. Previous relevant experience within a Human Resources and/or a Recruitment department and knowledge of personnel policies and procedures are also important.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a prestigious independent school in a beautiful location in Summertown. Benefits include automatic enrolment in the school’s contributory Group Personal Pension Scheme. Members of this scheme are also included in the Summer Fields Group Life Assurance Scheme which offers life cover of three times of annual salary. Other benefits include access to an Employee Assistance Programme and membership of the Staff Swimming Club. Lunch is provided in the dining room during term time and free parking is available. There is also the opportunity for continuing professional development and career progression.

Applications should be submitted via the school website recruitment portal by Tuesday 12 November.

Summer Fields is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents

• HR Assistant Information Pack

Further Information

https://www.summerfields.com/recruitment