HR Administrator - Hinckley, Leicestershire - January 2026

A highly regarded 11–18 secondary school in Hinckley is seeking a professional and organised HR Administrator to join its expanding support team from January 2026. This role will suit someone who is proactive, confidential, and thrives in a busy school environment where no two days are the same.

The Role

Working closely with the HR Manager and senior leaders, you will support all aspects of HR administration including:

• Recruitment processing, advertising roles and arranging interviews
• Maintaining accurate personnel records and compliance files
• Managing onboarding, new starter paperwork and DBS checks
• Updating HR systems and supporting payroll accuracy
• Coordinating staff training, appraisal documents and absence records

You’ll play a key part in ensuring the school operates smoothly and compliantly, supporting a staff team of over 100 people.

About the School

This is a well-established, Good-rated school with a stable leadership team and a highly supportive culture. Staff describe the environment as friendly, collaborative and “a place where people look after each other.” The school has invested heavily in its administrative systems, and the HR department is well structured with clear processes.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong administrative skills and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally
• Experience in HR or school administration (preferred but not essential)
• Confident communication skills and a warm, supportive manner
• Ability to multitask and prioritise in a dynamic environment

Why Join?

• Supportive team and strong CPD opportunities
• Modern offices within a recently refurbished admin block
• Term-time plus weeks contract with potential flexibility
• Local government pension scheme

If you are an efficient, organised administrator with a passion for people and professional service, we would love to receive your CV.