Human Resources Officer (Generalist)

Hours: Part-time 22.5 hrs/wk (0.6FTE)

About the job

As the HR Officer, you will play a key role in supporting employee lifecycle processes across the College. You will provide administrative support for a wide range of activities including employee search, interviewing, appointments, ID collection, right to work checks, safer recruitment processes, contract issuing, probation, contract changes, DBS checks, sickness, extended family leave, holidays, resignations and retirement, ensuring these are delivered accurately, efficiently and in line with agreed procedures. You will maintain employee records, process employee changes, update HR systems, produce correspondence and help ensure the accuracy and integrity of HR information.

Acting as a first point of contact for HR enquiries, you will provide a professional and responsive service to employees and managers, resolving queries and directing more complex matters to the appropriate Head of Department.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment and Selection
• Employee Relations
• Performance Appraisals
• Compliance and Legal Responsibilities
• Compensation and Benefits
• Attendance and Leave Management
• Health, Safety, and Wellbeing
• HR Records
• Regulatory Compliance (Safeguarding)
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
• Stakeholder Collaboration

About you

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and resilient individual capable of dealing with difficult situations and with a proven commitment to personal and professional development, and with the ability to reflect and adapt. You should have Level 5 CIPD status or equivalent experience and a proven track record in the successful delivery of generalist HR case work, including recruitment/selection (and safer recruitment processes), absence management, performance and grievances. Experience of working independently is essential whilst also being able to work effectively as part of a team. You must also have proven verbal and written communication skills with the ability to quickly build rapport with managers and staff.

Apply

To apply please send a covering letter and CV by email via the ‘Apply’ button above (jobs@ucdg.ac.uk)

Job description and person specification available at:

https://www.dghe.ac.uk/college/staff-vacancies

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