HR & Compliance Administrator

Location: Newbury, Berkshire, on-site
Hours: 30 hours per week (flexible), term time plus or all year round considered
Contract: Fixed-term, 6 month FTC
Salary: £30,000–£33,000 per annum FTE

Reed HR are proud to be partnering with an established and values-driven education provider in Newbury to recruit a HR & Compliance Administrator on a fixed-term basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented HR professional to join a collaborative environment, supporting key people processes and ensuring high standards of compliance.

About the Role

Reporting to the HR Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the full employee lifecycle while ensuring robust HR administration and regulatory compliance. You’ll be involved in a wide variety of HR activities, from recruitment coordination through to maintaining essential compliance records.

A key focus of the role will be supporting the development and rollout of a HR Information System, alongside maintaining accurate data and driving process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating recruitment processes, including advertising roles and arranging interviews
• Managing onboarding activity, including pre-employment checks and issuing contracts
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR documentation
• Supporting the implementation and ongoing development of the HR system (iSAMS)
• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding standards and maintaining the Single Central Record
• Acting as a first point of contact for HR queries, escalating where appropriate
• Producing HR data reports and supporting general HR administration
• Assisting with wider HR projects and compliance initiatives

About You

We’re looking for a proactive and personable individual who thrives in a busy, detail-focused role:

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Confident working with systems and handling data
• Able to manage sensitive information with discretion
• Strong communication skills and able to build relationships across teams
• Adaptable, collaborative and eager to learn

What’s on Offer

• Flexible working pattern (30 hours per week, Monday–Friday)
• Term-time plus additional days or all-year working options
• Complimentary lunches and refreshments
• Generous pension scheme
• Access to staff discounts platform
• 24/7 virtual GP access
• Free on-site parking
• Additional wellbeing benefits including flu jabs and concession days

Additional Information

This role is subject to safeguarding checks. The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment screening, including references and an enhanced DBS check.

If you’re looking for a varied HR role within a supportive environment where you can make an immediate impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Reed HR for more information.