Hr Administrator (Maternity Cover)

The Opportunity:

As HR Administrator you will provide exceptional administrative support to all staff within the Centre for Cardiovascular Sciences. You will work to a high degree of independence, using your comprehensive knowledge to deliver accurate and appropriate advice and guidance on HR policies and procedures. You will be the first point of contact for all People & Money system related queries providing specialist technical and troubleshooting advice and support to users.

This post is one year (maternity cover). We would be happy to consider secondments for applicants from within the University. Start date around 15 July 2024.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• HNC/HND or CIPD qualification, or work experience relevant to the role
• Good understanding of HR policy and practice
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to explain complex issues in simple terms
• Experience of delivering to deadlines using strong organisational skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail and skilled in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and SharePoint

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As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary of £27,979 to £32,332
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 24 April 2024.

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