HR Assistant

We are looking for an HR Assistant who is able to support the Trust's HR Department. The post is vital in providing operational, welfare, guidance and support mainly across the Central aspect, but will be required to support the HR function in line with Trust requirements. You will have strong administrative and IT skills and be able to produce accurate work. You must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work with tact and discretion within a human resources environment. You will be confident, have exceptional organisational skills, and be a strong and effective team player.

The successful candidate must have strong administration experience, with high attention to detail.

Some of the duties are:

• First line communications support for the Central Team and Principals.
• Be the first point of contact for all Central HR-related enquiries.
• Keep abreast of changes in employment law and HR best practices, and therefore attend training to maintain accurate knowledge to fulfil the requirements of the role.
• Ensure compliance and adherence to safer recruitment practices and policies for the on-boarding of new employees and Governors.
• Complete and update the Online Single Central Record per Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines and Trust directives.
• Assist with all administration relating to the recruitment, selection, and retention processes.
• Prepare offer letters, contracts, and contract variation letters as required always ensuring accuracy.
• Prepare and organise new appointment induction packs and documentation, and aid with updating the resources.
• Schedule probationary review meetings where required.
• Track fixed-term contracts and advise the HR Manager/Head of HR and C-Suite following the Fixed Term Contract Policy.
• Keep an updated catalogue of job descriptions and person specifications and schedule the necessary annual reviews.

Full details about the vacancy including the job description and person specification can be found in the attached job pack.

How to Apply

For more information about this role, please contact Carley Brookes (CBrookes@crst.org.uk) on 0121 270 3117 or recruitment@crst.org.uk to arrange an informal discussion around the role.

Closing date: Sunday 21stJanuary 2024

The Central Region Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search and in continuing with your application you are in agreement of this.