Post Title: HR Administrator x 2
SBU/Department: Human Resources
FTE: Full time position 1fte, working 37 hours per week /Part time position 0.6 fte, working 22.2 hours per week
Duration of Contract: Permanent
Salary: UH4 £23,662 pro rata to £24,715 pa with potential to progress to £26,642 pro rata
Location: Hatfield, Bishops Square. We are currently operating flexible location principles with both remote working and time on campus required.
We recognise there is currently an under-representation of males within the HR department, therefore we particularly encourage applications from male candidates. There is a full-time and part time position to start ASAP; we regret they do not qualify for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
We are seeking to appoint two Human Resources Administrators to work in our fast-paced and challenging HR environment within the welcoming and supportive Recruitment Salaried, Service Delivery team. This is an ideal opportunity to gain hands-on HR experience.
You’ll have the opportunity to gain new skills and take part in HR-related projects to support the University’s strategic aims and continually improve our services. No two days are the same with a wide variety of recruitment processes which are constantly evolving.
Main duties and responsibilities
The Recruitment Salaried team provide Human Resources support for new staff, alongside appointing and onboarding for salaried academic and professional appointments.
We manage a high workload, often multi-tasking and prioritising our processes to meet the demands of stakeholders and managers. You will liaise with staff at all levels across the University, and you will be producing contractual offers, completing Right to Work, DBS and UKVI checks, drafting adverts and reviewing job descriptions, welcoming new staff and providing a high standard of customer service to all stakeholders.
Skills and experience required
You will have good organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. A methodical approach is needed, and your application will show you are able to prioritise a busy and varied workload. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential. You will be a strong team player, able to engage with colleagues and be able to work independently. You will be a good communicator (written and verbal) with a strong customer focus.
Previous experience in administration, maybe within a Higher Education Institution or within Human Resources, would be advantageous. If you have the skills and commitment to customer service which we’re looking for then we’d love to receive an application from you; this is a great opportunity for someone keen to develop their HR knowledge and experience.
Qualifications required
You will hold GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above, or higher qualifications or proven professional work experience; CIPD membership would be advantageous.
Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.
Contact Details/Informal Enquiries:
Annual leave: 25 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year
Closing Date: 29 May 2023
Interview Date: 13 June 2023
Reference Number: 051196
Date advert placed: 11 May 2023
Our vision is to transform lives: UH is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics, and recognise there are different ways applicants may achieve the criteria in this document. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships and free Active Staff sessions, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts