HR Assistant

Paradigm Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated HR Assistant in to the team at Central Services.

The Position

Responsibilities will include effective administration of all HR related processes and employee life-cycle issues, and supporting the Trust’s external payroll provider to provide an effective payroll and pension service.

The successful applicant will need to be self-motivated, flexible and well-organised to manage conflicting demands and varied workloads.  The role requires resilience and a ‘can do’ attitude. 

What you will offer

You will have the organisational skills and resilience to enable you to thrive when managing deadlines or conflicting priorities. You will have strong interpersonal skills enabling you to deal sensitively and constructively with difficult situations and to work well with a range of different people.  Above all you will be curious, self-motivated and flexible enough to turn your hand happily to a wide range of roles.

What we will offer

You will be joining a friendly and engaging workplace with benefits including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• A strong commitment to professional development 
• We strive to be a family friendly employer
• Employee counselling service
• Cycle to work scheme
  
  

If you would like to have a conversation with the Principal regarding this vacancy, this can be arranged by contacting Julie Anderson, Director of HR, Payroll and Risk on 01473 356250

As a Trust, we are committed to reducing unnecessary workload and are outcomes-driven; flexible working options can be accommodated.  

All applicants must have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this will be assessed as part of the recruitment and selection process.  If you are successful you will be required to comply with the Trust’s safeguarding policies and procedures. 

An Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required for all posts. All completed applications must be submitted by the closing date and time detailed above.

The Trust

When you join Paradigm, you’ll be joining a Trust that is committed to developing and sustaining great schools to make the biggest difference for pupils. It’s a place where we work together, helping each other to make sure every child can reach their potential.

We are only able to do this through the hard work of our staff, and so we value them accordingly. At Paradigm you’ll be supported with your career goals, with ongoing professional development and numerous opportunities to progress on your career path. Staff health is extremely important to us, and as part of Paradigm you’ll enjoy a range of benefits that are designed to support your wellbeing, as well as a highly competitive rewards package.

If you have a passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.