Putting the Human into Resources.

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HR Assistant
Human Resources

Salary starting from £26,060 per annum
We are looking to appoint to 2 full-time, permanent positions

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has opened in our HR Department for two experienced HR Assistants to join our team supporting colleagues in our Academic Schools.

The role is varied and interesting, and will involve you advising our managers and employees on a variety of HR matters, including:

• Maternity and paternity provisions
• Flexible working
• Contract management
• Probationary periods
• Employee relations
• Project work
• Fixed-term contracts and redundancies
• Data compliance
• Immigration & visa sponsorship

You will also be responsible for the administration of the above, will support casework as a note-taker, and will have the opportunity to support the HR team in a wider range of generalist activities and projects.

We are based in Nottingham City Centre, but a blend of on-campus and remote working will be possible, and you will also work from both our Clifton campus and Brackenhurst campus in Southwell.

About You

You'll bring with you a proven track record of working within a fast-paced and busy HR department and you'll provide a proactive, customer focused, effective and value-added HR support service. Experience of iTrent HR system would be advantageous, although training will be provided.

You will be able to work logically and proactively, will have a commitment to providing excellent customer service, and will be capable of managing a high volume of varied activities. You will be a confident communicator and will enjoy developing professional, effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels.

Join Us

• Hybrid working - we encourage and offer a mixture of office working and working from home. You're empowered to define how you work best for the benefits of your stakeholders.
• Flexibility - take ownership over how you get your work done. We're open to different working patterns and approaches.
• 25 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 6 university closure days pro rata.
• Generous pension scheme with life assurance. We contribute 17.2% of your salary.
• Range of health and wellbeing services, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• And a whole lot more…

Come and be part of our success. Apply today!

How to Apply

The attached job description details the responsibilities of the role and the skills, knowledge, experience and competencies we are seeking. Please use these documents to assess your suitability and refer to these documents when completing your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the role.

If you have queries about this role please contact Penny Ridyard, HR Advisor at [email protected].

Interview date: Wednesday 23rd August 2023

Please note: applications for the role will only be accepted by applying online please do not email CV’s directly. Previous applicants need not apply.

About NTU

NTU prides itself on being an inclusive employer. We value and celebrate equality in opportunities, and we welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of our communities.

Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.