Job Description

About us

Treehouse Nursery School is an Ofsted Outstanding nursery provider and a proud UNICEF Rights Respecting setting, committed to upholding every child's right to a safe, nurturing, and inspiring start in life. Established in 1991, we have been serving families in the leafy suburbs of Wanstead, North East London, for over three decades with a strong reputation for excellence in early years education.



We are now seeking a highly organised and proactive

People and Talent Administrator

to support our growing team. This is a full time role working 40 hours a week. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a values led organisation where people matter, and where you can make a meaningful contribution to an exceptional nursery group.

Purpose of the Role

To provide administrative, analytical and coordination support across the full employee lifecycle, with a strong focus on recruitment, onboarding, compliance, people data and HR systems. You will play a vital role in improving staff experience, optimising internal processes, and helping Treehouse make informed decisions through accurate data insights.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment and Talent Onboarding

Support the recruitment manager in recruitment activities, including job adverts, applicant screening, interview coordination and shortlisting. Ensure candidates are fully vetted and compliant (references, DBS, right to work, qualifications). Deliver a seamless onboarding experience, supporting new starters and ensuring systems are fully updated. Ensure all candidate interactions reflect Treehouse's warm, professional and inclusive ethos.

HR Administration, Systems and Compliance

Maintain accurate records across systems including CRM's. Produce reports and dashboards to track recruitment activity, training compliance, onboarding status and attrition. Use Excel and digital tools to analyse people data, spot trends and support strategic planning.

Systems Coordination and Payroll Support

Liaise with payroll and finance teams to ensure accurate processing of starters, leavers and changes. Manage the time and attendance entries and ensure all data is accurate in readiness for payroll.

We are looking for someone with;

Proven HR or recruitment administration experience, ideally within education or multi-site organisations. Advanced Excel Skills - Confident with formulas, VLOOKUPs, pivot tables and data visualisation. Strong use of HRIS platforms Comfortable learning and managing multiple digital systems and tools. Detail-oriented and highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple streams of work. Excellent communication skills and a helpful, people-first attitude.

Do you hold?

Knowledge of safer recruitment in education or early years settings. CIPD Level 5 (or working towards). Experience working with automated workflows, HR reporting or integrations between systems. Exposure to payroll or HR analytics.

What We Offer

A competitive salary of 30,000 - 32,000 per annum A collaborative and inspiring work environment. An opportunity to work alongside motivated and passionate colleagues in a positive, purposeful, and ambitious nursery setting. Holiday allowance of 29 days (including birthday leave). We also pay you 3 additional days when the nursery is closed during Christmas and New Year. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) access. Attend networking dinners and charity events. Be part of a vibrant social calendar designed to foster team spirit and community


This post is subject to Enhanced DBS and reference checks.