HR Support Assistant

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.

Who we’re looking for

We are currently offering an exceptional opportunity for a HR enthusiast 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

For an informal and confidential discussion about the role please contact Star Central by calling 0330 313 9800.

Application Process

To apply for this vacancy please visit
https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/starcareers/Job/JobDetail?JobId=8466

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.

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