HR Advisor

The Human Resources Department is a strategic function which supports the University’s core business through the development and implementation of policies which underpin the University’s Research, Teaching and Learning and other academic strategies. The HR Department provides a comprehensive service to the University’s Schools and central areas. HR staff are expected to work in partnership with managers at all levels to identify HR priorities and manage these effectively within a clear policy framework founded on principles of equity, fairness and transparency.

The HR Advisor is responsible for assisting the Head of HR and Senior HR Advisor, in order to support the delivery of an effective, efficient and customer-focused HR service to defined Institutes, Schools and Portfolios in line with agreed standards and timescales.

Please note that this is a casual contract for 3 months at £17.47 - £17.99 per hour.

Responsibilities

The main responsibilities of this role are to provide advice and guidance to managers and staff on routine HR queries and ensure that all administrative tasks are completed to a high standard and in a timely manner. This post will also supervise the day-to-day work of the Senior HR Administrator.

Person Specification

To succeed you need to be able to offer solutions to HR issues, using sound judgement combined with knowledge of current Employment Law.

You must also have first-rate communication skills, both oral and written, to ensure queries by phone, in writing (including Email), and face-to-face are dealt with efficiently, tactfully, and confidentially. Excellent IT skills are also required, including HR database software, Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Email, and the Internet.

Additional Information

In return, we offer a comprehensive package of in-house staff training and development, and benefits that include a final salary pension scheme. Actively working to promote equal opportunities and diversity.

Closing date: 13 April 2011