This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working in a professional and supportive HR team. We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented, and proactive individual who has a genuine interest in technology, particularly in managing and updating online platforms or systems, and resolving technical queries. Key Responsibilities: Working closely with the HR Systems Specialist, your tasks will include:

• Assisting with the maintenance of the iTrent core system and its multiple portals, ensuring all data and documentation are accurate and available for our users.
• Acting as the first point of contact for iTrent user queries ie setting up and managing user accounts, security permissions and access rights.
• Creating and updating employee working patterns.
• Running key HR reports for line managers (to include headcount, sickness absence).
• Assisting with the testing and launch of iTrent's multiple modules.
Although your primary focus will be HR systems administration you will also undertake general and HR administrative tasks, including:
• Candidate pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
• Payroll administration, ensuring new starters, leavers, contract changes are accurately processed.
• Preparation of employment contracts.
• Supporting recruitment activities, such as interview invitations and scheduling, preparing conditional offer letters, and placing job advertisements.
  
  We welcome applications from enthusiastic and committed individuals who meet the following criteria:
• Eligibility for a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship and commitment to completing the course requirements.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above.
• Basic understanding of IT systems, software and digital platforms.
• Strong IT skills, especially excel.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage tasks effectively and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in administrative work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate professionally via email, phone, and in person.
  
  Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust (OHC&AT) is a family of specialist education providers for over 1500 pupils and students from nursery to further education across 14 academies and 8 college centres in London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire. We provide specialist education and learning support, including HR, finance, IT, therapy, and nursing services.
  
  Commitment to wellbeing supported by our occupational health service and mental-health first aiders
• Scope for career progression across eight college centres, 14 academy schools and shared services team
• Pension scheme - the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) both of which have life cover and financial protection for your family