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SalaryThis vacancy is open to all 2023 graduates of Birmingham City University (Academic Year 2022/23) ONLY. You must be a Birmingham City University (BCU) graduate and have completed your studies between 1st August 2022 and 31st July 2023 to be eligible for this post.
As you are applying for a role as part of the Grow Your Own Graduate Programme you will need to contact a member of the Careers+ team, to receive support with the application process to ensure the best chance of success. You will also receive communications around future Grow Your Own opportunities and support sessions.
Alternatively, please email careers@bcu.ac.uk for more information and to arrange a consultation.
As part of this programme, you will receive additional support in the form of tailored learning to support your transition from student to working professional.
Birmingham City University is a large and diverse place to study right in the heart of the city and we currently have an exciting role for a BCU graduate to join us as an HR Administrator who will take on a fast-paced and varied role supporting the Human Resourcing Admin team in delivering a wealth of activities throughout the year.
Working closely with the Human Resources team, this post will provide administrative support to our Human Resources Admin Team and help manage our casual worker applications, Data Quality issues, UKVI Compliance, Data Input using ERP, and general correspondence.
If you are the sort of person who enjoys a challenge, who likes variety, and being a real team player, this could be your role. It will give you a strong grounding in HR Operational Delivery.
Provide information and advice to managers and staff on routine HR administration issues including advice on terms and conditions of employment, policies, and procedures.
Maintain high levels of customer service and ensure that enquiries receive a timely, accurate, and helpful response.
Produce regular management information reports. This may include (but is not limited to) reports on absence levels, probation periods, expiry of fixed terms contracts etc. Utilise this data to prioritise activities and escalate points of concern to HR colleagues for further guidance as appropriate.
Undertake a full range of HR Administration to a high standard including letters, contracts, variations to contracts, pay changes etc. ensuring these are processed accurately and updated with payroll in line with agreed timescales.
Input data into the HR information system and ensure records are maintained accurately and kept up to date.
Liaise with payroll and ensure that starters, leavers, and changes to contracts are processed accurately in accordance with agreed payroll deadlines. Deal with pay queries and liaise with HR colleagues and payroll regarding any under or over-payments.
The successful applicant will:
- Recently achieved a degree from BCU (Graduate 2023)
- An understanding of what good customer service looks like and a positive 'can-do' attitude
- IT skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Able to demonstrate an organised approach to work and the ability to prioritise different tasks
- Ability and aptitude to learn new skills quickly
- Good attention to detail and accuracy
As part of your application, please complete in FULL the online application and attach your current Curriculum Vitae.
In return, we offer a generous employer pension contribution of up to 16%, with life cover and income protection included, and a 32-day annual leave allowance, in addition to the 8 public and bank holiday days. We also operate a hybrid working model that allows staff to combine on-site and remote working where appropriate, dependent on work duties. We also provide access to excellent facilities on campus, including supportive family-friendly policies.
