Job Introduction
We are seeking a Personnel (HR) Assistant for a term time role starting as soon as possible.
The details for this post are as follows:
Reference (please quote):09/26
Salary: In the range £25,159 - £26,343 per annum full time equivalent - Actual salary -£22,376 - £23,430 per annum (0.8894 FTE)
Hours: 37 hours per week - 41 weeks per year (Term time plus 3 weeks) 08:30 – 17:00 Monday to Thursday, 08:30 – 16:30 Fridays
Contract:Permanent
Start Date:ASAP
Interview Date: 15th October 2026
Closing Date: Thursday 8 October 2026 08:00
Information About The Post
Peter Symonds is a vibrant sixth form college in Winchester which has been rated by Ofsted as ‘outstanding’ in every respect. We have a large team of committed and talented staff who are at the heart of the success of the College.
The Role
Our Personnel (HR) and Payroll team of six manages the complete employee journey, supporting several hundred colleagues with a high standard of professional, personalised service.
In this varied role, you will play a key part in delivering seamless support across the team.
Core responsibilities include:
- Recruitment & Onboarding: Coordinating candidate attraction, managing interview schedules, obtaining references, welcoming prospective staff to campus, and facilitating smooth onboarding experiences.
- Administrative Support: Maintaining accurate employee records, assisting the Payroll Officer with payroll processing, and supporting the staff professional review process.
- Customer Service: Serving as a welcoming point of contact for personnel and payroll inquiries via phone, email, or in-person visits, ensuring queries are handled promptly or directed to the right specialist.
About You
What You Bring:
- Essential Skills: Strong IT skills, solid administrative experience, and outstanding attention to detail.
- Helpful Background: Experience in HR, recruitment, or payroll—including familiarity with online HR or payroll systems—is beneficial, but not essential.
- Bonus Qualifications: A CIPD or CIPP qualification and prior experience working in an educational setting are welcome advantages.
Most importantly, you excel in a supportive and dynamic environment where multi-tasking, maintaining confidentiality, and meeting deadlines are second nature. With your warm, approachable style, you naturally put candidates and colleagues at ease while being a key player in keeping our personnel operations running smoothly.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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