HR Assistant - Summer Fields School Trust Ltd : Job Details

Summer Fields is a full-boarding and day school for approximately 320 boys aged 4 to 13. We offer excellent teaching, traditional values and exceptional pastoral care. We continue to build on a strong academic legacy with an individual focus on strengthening each boy’s confidence and abilities.

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 superb opportunity to work in a prestigious independent school in a beautiful location in Summertown. Benefits include automatic enrolment into the school’s contributory Group Personal Pension Scheme for eligible employees. 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, an annual flu vaccination, a contributory private healthcare scheme; lunch during term-time, swimming club membership, onsite parking, and discount on holiday activity clubs run on site.

For further information please visit the school's website recruitment page.

Job Description

Purpose of the Job:

To support the HR Manager in providing an efficient and effective HR service for the school. Assisting the HR Manager who is responsible for ensuring the school’s compliance with safer recruitment procedures and all aspects of Human Resources Management. The HR Assistant provides administrative support, in particular concentrating on recruitment activity, maintaining and updating HR records.

Please apply by submitting a fully completed application form on the school’s website recruitment portal by 12th November 2024.

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.