HR Coordinator

The Role

HR COORDINATOR

Full or part time hours (at least 26 hours per week, 40 weeks per year)

LPT Grade 6 £28,470 – £30,665 per annum FTE (pro rata for part time)

Are you an excellent administrator with a desire to make a difference to children and young people?

Do you have a keen in interest in HR?

Do you love variety in your work?

If the answers are yes, we would love to hear from you!

About the role:

As the HR Assistant at Learning Partners Academy Trust, you will be working in the central HR team based in Guildford providing HR support to both the central team and the schools within the trust. 

This is a role which is varied and interesting. You will work closely with the central HR Adviser and Head of HR supporting and delivering a range of HR services such as:

·        Providing excellent customer service to service users across our schools

·        Responding to first line queries from schools, referring on more complex queries

·        Undertaking recruitment, onboarding and offboarding administration

·        Recording, processing, and storing of confidential information

·        Data collation and reporting

·        Payroll administration

·        Management of the single central record

·        Organising and servicing HR meetings

·        Assisting with ad hoc HR projects

Skills and attributes we are looking for:

·        An experienced and effective administrator, ideally in an HR administrative role although not essential

·        A keen interest in HR

·        Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·        Ability to plan and organise workload to meet deadlines

·        Ability to work independently and problem solve

·        Flexibility to adapt to constantly changing priorities

·        High levels of integrity, discretion and confidentiality

·        Excellent team player with a strong focus on working together to achieve results

·        The ability to provide a great customer experience

·        Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately

·        Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office

·        The CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in Human Resources Practice or equivalent would be an advantage but is not essential if you have a keen interest in HR

Applications will be considered for full-time or part-time working. The post holder will be required to work at least 26 hours per week over 40 weeks per year (term time plus 1 additional non- term time weeks). You will need to have the flexibility to occasionally adjust your working pattern according to the HR needs of the trust. Please state in your application your desired hours and work pattern.

About Learning Partners Academy Trust

·        Learning Partners Academy Trust, is a collaborative Multi Academy Trust (MAT), built on partnerships with local schools working together, in and around the Guildford area. See the attached information for more information about our trust.

Employee Benefits

We can offer you:

·        Family friendly employer – working within a team which understands that operational needs can be balanced with family responsibilities

·        Employee assistance programme – free and confidential third-party telephone counselling service available 24 hours a day

·        Pension scheme – Local Government Defined Benefits Pension Scheme where the employer’s contribution is over 18% of base salary

·        Employee benefits scheme – high street discounts, discounted membership at local gyms and car leasing scheme

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this exciting role please use the links provided to access the full job description and person specification and apply online.

Please note, your application will take you to our ATS system (Face-Ed). You will be required to enter your details again to fully complete your application process.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact Lynsey Filby, HR Adviser at Learning Partners Academy email lfilby@learningpartners.org

Closing date: Monday 30^th September at 9am

Interview date: TBC

Important Information

·        The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we close a vacancy due to a high a volume of applications being received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

·        When completing the application form please ensure that you clearly evidence your relevant skills and experience in relation to the requirements detailed in the job description. 

·        Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.