Your new company

Hays is pleased to be working with a well-established higher education institution, recognised for its commitment to academic excellence and staff development. You’ll be joining a collaborative environment where your HR expertise will support a diverse and dynamic academic community.

Your new role

As an HR Officer, you will be responsible for:

Payroll & Employee Records

• Coordinate monthly data transfers between HR and Payroll.
• Maintain accurate employee records and issue contracts and letters.
• Support payroll reconciliation and ensure up-to-date staffing information.
• Ensure compliance with data protection in all HR records.

Terms & Conditions

• Provide guidance on employee terms and conditions.
• Advise on annual and family leave entitlements and manage related documentation.

Recruitment & Induction

• Support recruitment processes and participate in interviews as the HR representative.
• Assist in delivering the staff induction programme.
• Attend employee relations meetings (e.g. disciplinary, grievance) in a note-taking capacity.

Health & Wellbeing

• Monitor and report on staff absences, liaising with managers and Occupational Health.
• Coordinate workstation assessments and eye test claims.
• Support the implementation of the Staff Health & Wellbeing Strategy.

HR Administration & Systems

• Maintain HR systems and records in line with statutory requirements.
• Support the development of the HR intranet and assist with data submissions.
• Manage routine correspondence and respond to employee queries.

Professional Development

• Stay up to date with HR best practices and participate in relevant training.

What you'll need to succeed

Essential:

• Hold a relevant university degree or professional qualification.

• CIPD qualified or working towards (minimum of Level 3).

• At least two years' recent experience, advising and working in an HR environment, with administrative experience of HR payroll processing.

• Excellent IT skills, with demonstrable experience of using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

• Proven ability to work with data, ensuring high levels of accuracy.

• Experience of working in an environment in which confidentiality must be maintained.

Desirable:

• Previous experience of using HR Information Systems and E-recruitment portals.
• CIPD qualified Level 5.

What you'll get in return

• £14.16/hour, equivalent to £27,244 per hour

• 12 month FTC

• Free parking

• Flexible and hybrid working

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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