HR Assistant Administrator / HR Administrator (depending on experience)

FTE: 1.0 fte (working 37 hours per week)

Duration of Contract: Fixed Term Maternity Cover (up to 12 months)

Salary: HR Assistant Administrator - UH4 £24,248 - £25,138 pa with potential to progress to UH 5 £27,181 on achieving designated skills and experience.

HR Administrator – UH5 £27,181 with potential to progress to £30,487 by annual increments.

Annual Leave: 25 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year

Location: Bishops Square, Hatfield 

Main Duties and Responsibilities 

You will participate in the work of the Employee Support Team as part of the HR operational support to the University.

This team provides Human Resources support for all staff contractual changes, for example, changes of hours, leavers, maternity leave, acting ups, salary changes. 

We manage a high workload, often multi-tasking and prioritising our processes to meet the demands of stakeholders and managers. You will liaise with staff at all levels across the University, and will be completing Right to Work, DBS and UKVI checks, running reports and providing a high standard of customer service to all stakeholders. 

Skills and Experience required

You will have good organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. A methodical approach is needed, and your application will show you are able to prioritise a busy and varied workload. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential. You will be a strong team player, able to engage with colleagues and can work independently. You will be an excellent communicator (written and verbal) with a good standard of customer care. Previous experience within a Higher Education Institution or within Human Resources, would be advantageous.

For the UH4 HR Assistant Administrator role you will have demonstrable experience in a customer facing role.

For the UH5 HR Administrator role you must have proven administrative experience in a complex and dynamic organisation and be able to demonstrate proficient administrative skills.

If you have the skills and commitment to customer service which we’re looking for then we’d love to receive an application from you; this is a great opportunity for someone keen to develop their HR knowledge and experience.

Qualifications required

HR Assistant Administrator - You will hold a minimum of GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above, or higher qualifications or proven professional work experience.

HR Administrator - You will be educated with a minimum of A-level or to an equivalent standard or proven substantial professional work experience.

Please state which role your skills and experience are more suited to.

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

We regret that we are unable to offer UKVI sponsorship for this post; applicants will either hold UK Right to Work, or demonstrate access to UK Right to Work, before an offer is made. 

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Emma Brittan, Employee Support Team Leader, e.brittan@herts.ac.uk

Closing Date: 01 September 2024

Interviews: W/c 16 September 2024

Apply online via the above ‘Apply’ button.

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