HR Administrator London, England
Job description
About us
The UCL Division of Psychiatry, located within the Faculty of Brain Sciences, is a world-renowned centre of excellence in mental health research. Our mission is to improve mental health through cutting-edge research and education. By leveraging insights from basic science, we address clinical problems with the aim of improving patient outcomes and public health. Moreover, we take pride in delivering innovative teaching that is directly relevant to clinical practice and informed by our research. Join our team and help us drive forward the field of mental health research and education.
About the role
The HR Administrator is a member of the Division’s professional services team with a key role in facilitating the smooth running of the Division. The post holder will support the Division’s HR functions including staff recruitment, appraisals and contract changes. The role requires interaction with many people within and external to UCL, and thus a professional and collegial attitude are required.
The post is initially available for 12 months from 01 July 2023 until 28 June 2024 and can be offered as a secondment for internal candidates.
About you
The postholder will have excellent organisational ability, attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines. The postholder will also have strong numeracy, analysis and problem solving skills, alongside strong oral and written communication skills. Previous HR experience or a CIPD qualification is desirable but not essential and we are committed to providing training and support for the right candidate to enable them to undertake the role.
We are operating hybrid working and you will have the opportunity to work remotely for up to 60% a week if you wish.
Application process:
- A full job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
- Please use the personal statement section to explain how you meet each essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification.
- Applications will be anonymised, therefore please ensure your personal statement is fully completed as the panel will not be able to see your CV or any supporting documents uploaded.
Contact details:
- If you have any queries about the role, please contact Selin Gurdere at [email protected]
- If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact [email protected]
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
- 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- On-Site nursery
- On-site gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
- Discounted medical insurance
The full range of staff benefits can be found here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/pay-benefits/staff-benefits
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.
The Division of Psychiatry prides itself for operating in an all-inclusive environment. Teamwork is highly valued, individual strengths are recognised and celebrated, and there is a commitment to advancing the careers of everyone, regardless of gender or role. We aim to provide a family friendly environment where both women and men feel able to take the time they need for family. The Athena SWAN Charter recognises commitment to advancing women's careers in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM) employment in academia and the Division is delighted to have an Athena Swan Silver Award since 2022. All staff are invited to contribute to EDI initiatives within the Division to contribute to improving working conditions and opportunities for all. Mentoring is a crucial part of supporting career progression and mentoring schemes are available for staff in the Division.
You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here:
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/psychiatry/about/equality-diversity-and-inclusion
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/
