Human Resources Assistant

Join Our Team as an HR Assistant Salary Scale 4: £26,824 - £27,254 per annum 37 hours per week | 52 weeks per year Ready to kick-start or grow your HR career in a fast-paced, people-focused environment? Chelmsford Learning Partnership is looking for a motivated HR Assistant to support our thriving schools’ network. Why This Role? This isn’t just admin — it’s the beating heart of our HR function. You’ll play a key role in supporting staff across multiple schools, helping ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. What You’ll Be Doing Supporting the full employee lifecycle – from recruitment to exit Managing HR records, contracts, and compliance checks (DBS, right to work, references) Being the first point of contact for staff HR queries Keeping data accurate across systems, including the Single Central Register Coordinating recruitment processes, onboarding, and probation tracking Supporting appraisals, reporting, and HR projects What We’re Looking For Highly organised with excellent attention to detail A confident communicator who enjoys working with people Able to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office essential) Experience in HR or administration (education sector a bonus) A team player who values confidentiality and professionalism What You’ll Gain Hands-on experience across a broad range of HR activities Opportunity to develop your HR career (CIPD supported) Work in a supportive, collaborative team Be part of an organisation that values inclusion, diversity, and people Make an Impact Join us and help shape positive employee experiences across our schools. Your work will directly support the people who support our students. Apply now and take your next step in HR! Ready to apply? If you’re looking for a rewarding, flexible role where your skills make a real impact—we’d love to hear from you. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to: Safeguarding and promoting t