Graduate HR Assistant – Secondary School

Location: Brent, North West London
Contract: Full-time | Term-time plus inset days
Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £25,000 - £28,000

KPI Education is working in partnership with a well-regarded secondary school in Brent to recruit an organised and motivated Graduate HR Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for a high-calibre graduate seeking hands-on experience within a professional HR environment while working in the education sector.

This role is ideal for graduates looking to build a career in Human Resources, People Operations or Education Administration, and for those considering further professional qualifications such as CIPD.

The Role

As a Graduate HR Assistant, you will support the school’s HR and senior leadership teams with the smooth and effective running of the HR function. You will gain broad exposure to HR processes in a busy secondary school setting and play a key role in supporting staff across the school.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting recruitment processes, including coordinating interviews and preparing documentation.
• Assisting with pre-employment checks, safeguarding and compliance requirements.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date staff records and HR databases.
• Supporting staff onboarding, inductions and contractual administration.
• Assisting with absence monitoring and general HR reporting.
• Acting as a professional first point of contact for HR-related enquiries.
• Handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

The Ideal Candidate

KPI Education is keen to hear from candidates who:

• Hold a degree (2:1 or above preferred) in HR, Business, Psychology, Law or a related discipline.
• Have a strong interest in HR and people-focused roles.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Are confident communicators with a professional manner.
• Can work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Are discreet, reliable and committed to confidentiality.

Why Apply Through KPI Education?

• Valuable HR experience within a respected secondary school.
• Exposure to education-sector HR, safeguarding and compliance processes.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated KPI Education consultant.
• An excellent foundation for future CIPD study or HR progression.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a school community.

If you are an ambitious graduate looking to begin your career in Human Resources, KPI Education would be delighted to support your next step.

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