HR Assistant

Marchant Recruitment Southend-on-Sea, England Feb 24, 2026

Type Full Time
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite
Contract Permanent

HR Assistant focuses on supporting recruitment processes, including advertising and shortlisting administration.

What the role involves

  • Supporting recruitment processes, including advertising and shortlisting administration.
  • Coordinating safer recruitment and pre-employment checks.
  • Assisting with payroll preparation and absence monitoring.
  • Providing general HR administrative support.

Skills and requirements

  • Prestigious Independent School in Southend-on-Sea.
  • Competitive salary and staff benefits.
  • The successful HR Assistant will support the delivery of an efficient and compliant HR service across the school.
  • Assist with recruitment administration, staff onboarding, safeguarding checks, contract preparation and maintaining accurate personnel records.

Confirmed role details

  • This is a full-time, permanent position offering the opportunity to support the school’s HR function within a collaborative and values-driven environment.
  • Competitive independent sector salary.
  • Pension scheme and employee benefits.

Candidate fit

  • This independent school prides itself on maintaining high professional standards within a supportive and inclusive community.

Additional role context

  • Write a short description of your company, a boilerplate of the business, service or product that you offer.
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