About the Role

• Coordinate recruitment and onboarding processes, including hourly-paid roles
• Issue contracts, variations, and termination letters
• Maintain reminders for contract expiry dates
• Ensure all service level agreements (SLAs) and payroll deadlines are met

• Accurately input starter, leaver, and contract data into the HR system
• Maintain data quality and contribute to regular reporting
• Ensure compliance with DBS, Right to Work, UKVI, and other employment regulations
• Provide first-line advice on right to work matters

• Support other HR teams as needed
• Lead onboarding for bulk student recruitment (e.g., Student Ambassadors)
• Create and maintain procedural documentation
• Administer DBS checks for BU staff
• Deliver training on recruitment and hourly-paid processes

• Respond to queries via phone, email, and in person professionally and efficiently
• Participate in the departmental reception rota
• Handle sensitive information in line with data protection legislation
• Provide note-taking support for formal HR proceedings (e.g., disciplinary hearings)

• Internal: HR & OD colleagues, Faculty/Professional Services teams, Office of the Vice-Chancellor
• External: Candidates, advertising agencies, regulatory bodies

• Managing high volumes of activity within strict deadlines
• Ensuring accuracy and consistency across all HR processes

• Comply with data protection, information security, and IT policies
• Understand safeguarding responsibilities related to regulated activity

This is a temp assignment until the end of March 2026 - £15.45 an hour - based in Bournemouth - parking is available – hybrid working offered.

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