Human Resources Officer London, England
Job description
About us
The UCL Institute for Global Health (IGH) is at the heart of UCL’s Grand Challenge of Global Health, the Institutes vision is for a world where international policy on global health is informed by world class research. IGH aims to support the development of robust solutions to aspects of the world’s major global health challenges through scholarly outputs, education, public engagement, translational research and ultimately by influencing public policy and professional practice.
About the role
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced generalist Human Resources professional for the post off Human Resources (HR) Officer in the UCL Institute for Global Health (IGH), working closely with the Institute Manager and the Director. This is a full-time, permanent post. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the administration activities relating to HR, managing the interactions between the Faculty and our HR Business Partner and UCL’s central HR teams. The chief objective is to facilitate the smooth running of all activities related to HR. This includes directing the staff recruitment function, managing the on boarding of staff from induction through probation to regular appraisal, and acting as the first point of contact for all HR-related staffing queries. In addition the HR Officer will provide high-level support to the Director, Institute Manager and line managers providing advice and guidance on HR processes and policies, employee relations issues and actively supporting managers and staff to follow appropriate HR procedures. This is a full-time, permanent role available from April 2023.
About you
The post holder should be educated educated to degree standard or have equivalent professional HR qualifications. Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of equality, immigration and data protection law. Experience of implementing and advising on HR policies, procedures and processes effectively are essential as is excellent knowledge of employment legislation and enthusiasm to update this knowledge of a regular basis.
What we offer
• The advert will close on 15th March 2023, at 23:59 GMT, however we may close applications early if we receive a high volume of applications. Early application submission is recommended. • Interview Date(s): TBC • A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page. • If you have any queries about the role, please contact [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 IGH HR at [email protected]. • The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work – please visit www.ucl.ac.uk/ways-of-working to find out more. • 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) • Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme • Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan • Immigration loan • Relocation scheme for certain posts • On-Site nursery • On-site gym • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay • Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service • Discounted medical insurance Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more. • Flexible Working Statement:. this role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 20% on site. This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Professional Services Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional-services-staff for more information.
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. IGH holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.
