HR Assistant, Kettering

HR Assistant – Kettering Company: Coba Education Location: Kettering Job Type: Full‑time, On‑site Sector: Education Support / HR Are you an organised, proactive professional with a passion for supporting staff and ensuring smooth, compliant school operations? Coba Education is seeking a dedicated HR Administrator to join a busy and friendly school environment in the Kettering area. This is an excellent role for someone who enjoys working with people, has strong communication skills, and thrives in a varied, fast‑paced setting. If you’re looking for a role where your work genuinely makes a difference to staff and students, we’d love to hear from you. Role Responsibilities: Legislation & Policy Implement annual changes in recruitment legislation, including updates from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) Support staff through HR policies such as Absence Management and Disciplinary procedures Stay up to date with HR legislation and best practice Recruitment & Leavers Prepare and post job adverts Upload application packs to MyNewTerm and collate applicant responses Organise shortlisting packs, interview schedules, and candidate communications Carry out pre‑employment checks in line with Safer Recruitment Produce contracts, offer letters, leaver documents, and other HR correspondence Manage staff probation processes HR Administration Maintain accurate and compliant staff records Oversee the Single Central Record and DBS checks for staff, volunteers, and contractors Complete the annual Workforce Census Update staff absence, holiday entitlement, and CPD records on SIMS Process contract variations and liaise with payroll, checking monthly reports Respond to general HR queries and escalate complex matters to external HR advisors Arrange new‑starter inductions and exit interviews, sharing feedback with SLT Monitor and report on staff absence trends Manage health‑related matters including medical certificates and Occupational Health referrals Oversee staff leave of absence requests Administer wellbeing packages, including the annual flu vaccination programme Requirements: Strong organisational and administrative skills Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Confident communicator with a supportive, professional approach Ability to work confidentially and handle sensitive information Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) Full right to work in the UK Desirable: HR experience in a school or MAT setting Experience using SIMS or similar databases Knowledge of safer recruitment and SCR compliance CIPD Level 3 or working towards it (not essential) Coba Education is a respected specialist agency with over a decade of experience supporting schools across Northamptonshire. We take pride in offering a personal, professional service and ongoing support to all candidates. If you’re looking for a rewarding HR role within a supportive education setting in Kettering, we’d love to hear from you. Refer a friend and receive a £100 voucher of your choice when they start working with us (T&Cs apply)