Human Resources Adviser

Company description:

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

Job description:

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our People Services team, providing business partnering support to the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering.

This is a broad and varied generalist role working in a busy, friendly team with office space in the heart of our city. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate a solid grounding in employment law and experience of providing advice on a broad range of People issues including performance management and ER matters. Excellent communication skills are essential as is the ability to cope with and influence change. Previous experience of working in Higher Education is not essential.

The role is fixed term, to cover maternity leave and is part time for 3 days per week (Wednesday - Friday), equivalent to 22.2 hours per week (60% FTE). You will work in close partnership with another Adviser who works Monday - Thursday.

We are committed to building and maintaining a fair and inclusive working environment and most of our colleagues work a blended pattern of both office-based and home working.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Claire Brunton, People Services Business Partner at claire.brunton@newcastle.ac.uk

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