HR Assistant Paisley, Scotland
Job description
Full time - 35 hours per week, Permanent
THE POST - HR Assistant
Due to internal progression within the team, we are looking for a permanent HR Assistant to join our amazing team who are committed to the UWS strategy of valuing our people and ensuring UWS is a great place to work!
The position provides first line support, guidance on general employment matters and administrative support throughout the employment lifecycle. Reporting to the Recruitment & HR Administration Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the provision of a proactive and effective HR service.
You should have proven administrative experience, preferably in an HR setting, to include:
- Producing employee related paperwork, including contracts of employment and induction packs.
- Using systems and providing data effectively.
- End to end recruitment administration.
- Communicating with managers/employees and external contacts in relation to HR policies and procedures.
- Note taking.
- Managing shared inboxes.
You must be a team player with excellent communication skills and have the ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload. You will have excellent attention to detail and the ability to work to strict deadlines. With drive, enthusiasm, and tenacity, you will be accustomed to operating within a busy environment.
ABOUT US
UWS was named Higher Educational Institution of the Year in The Herald Higher Education Awards 2022 and is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 600 universities worldwide (2022 World University Rankings) as well as in the top 150 universities worldwide under 50 years old (2022 Young University Rankings). University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills that set them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industries and businesses.
With cutting-edge courses, modern pedagogy and practical knowledge, we enable our students and staff to experience the joy of learning, teaching, research and innovation, and apply their knowledge for the benefit of others.
Our professional services teams are the backbone of UWS, providing robust and innovative solutions to support the vast range of work across learning and teaching, and research and innovation. You will join a supportive and dedicated team, playing a key role in a range of work that will help drive forward our ambition to deliver world-leading research, and graduates who will design, shape and build a new future. Find out more about our Professional Services teams.
We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes:
- 24 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays.
- An additional day of leave to celebrate your birthday.
- 19.3% employer’s pension contribution, including death in service benefits on joining the pension scheme.
- A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance.
- Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers.
- Fitness facilities across our campuses.
- Free gym membership.
- Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
- Professional, career and research development opportunities.
If you would like to join the team, then apply today!
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