HR Support Assistant

HR Support Assistant Star, England

Blackburn with Darwen Council
Full Time Star, England 24496 - 26845 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Job description

Star Academies

Shadsworth Rd, Blackburn

BB1 2HT


Job Title: HR Support Assistant

Grade/Salary: £24,496 – £26,845 per annum (S5 SCP 12-17)

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Terms: Full Time

Closing Date: Thursday 28th September @ Midnight

Required From: ASAP


TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW


HR Support Assistant (two vacancies)

Do you want to kickstart a career in Human Resources?

Do you want to join a talented multi-disciplinary team dedicated to providing a first-class education for children and young people in disadvantaged communities?

If so, joining the Star team might just be the best career move you ever make.


About Star Central

Star Central, which is based at our head office in Blackburn, Lancashire, provides leadership, strategic direction and support to Star Academies, Star Institute and our schools.

The Star Central team includes experts from a range of professional backgrounds, who work together to provide an outstanding support service to the Star community. We support our schools to provide educational and operational excellence and to cultivate a strong Star community, with the aim of nurturing today’s young people and inspiring tomorrow’s leaders.

Who we’re looking for

We are currently offering an exceptional opportunity for two passionate HR enthusiasts to join our expanding People and Wellbeing Team as a HR Support Assistant.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is embarking on a career in HR or an experienced HR professional seeking to diversify their expertise. We looking to hire the right attitude – highly organised detail-oriented and people-focused individuals with a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and young people.

As a HR Support Assistant, you will work closely with Star schools to support the recruitment and onboarding of staff. You will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including processing recruitment advertisements, creating contracts of employment and administering company benefit schemes. As a ‘systems champion’, you will play a key role in maintaining the integrity and accuracy of data within the trust digital people systems.

You will have the chance to learn from experienced professionals who are committed to your growth. We'll provide hands-on training and mentorship to build a solid foundation for your HR career. You will also have the opportunity to work towards completing a nationally recognised qualification Level 3 CIPD qualification.

You will have:

  • 5 GCSEs at Grade 5/C or above, including English and Maths.
  • Experience of working in an administration role or similar.
  • Experience of working with databases and management information systems.
  • The ability to manage, prioritise and respond to high volumes of queries and requests for administration / systems advice and support in a calm and organised manner.

About Star Academies

Star Academies is a high-performing multi-academy trust that runs more than 30 primary and secondary schools. We are a values-based organisation that works to improve the life chances of young people in areas of social and economic deprivation to help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and the professions. Every single day you’ll be rewarded with the opportunity to shape a young person’s future - our STAR values embody what we believe is needed to succeed.

Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we continually invest in our employees through our learning and development centre, Star Institute. With a wealth of training, mentoring and progression opportunities across a growing group of academies, joining our team of leading education experts could propel your career to the next level.

We can also offer you a range of rewards and benefits, including competitive salaries and pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements and healthcare cash plans.


Find out more

Please download the job description and person specification for further information about the role. For an informal and confidential discussion about the role please contact Star Central by calling 0330 313 9800.

Key Dates

Closing Date: Thursday, 28 September 2023 at midnight.

Interview Date: Wednesday, 04 October 2023.

Proposed Start Date: As soon as possible.


Application Process

For more information and to please go to

Job Information - Star Academies | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career (jobtrain.co.uk)

You should ensure your application form and supporting statement address all elements of the person specification. We will only consider candidates who meet the vast majority of the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.


Our Commitment

Star Academies is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks.

We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.


Job details

Job reference
REQ02225
Date posted
12/09/2023
Application closing date
28/09/2023
Location
Star Academies
Salary
S5 SCP 12-17 (£24,496 – £26,845)
Package
Blank
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Job category/type
Schools

HR Support Assistant
Blackburn with Darwen Council

www.blackburn.gov.uk
Blackburn, United Kingdom
Harry Catherall
Unknown / Non-Applicable
5001 to 10000 Employees
Government
National Services & Agencies
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