HR Adviser (Graduate Trainee)

An exciting opportunity has arisen created to join the HR Team at the University in the post of HR Adviser (Graduate Trainee) to cover a period of leave for 12 months. 

The successful candidate will join a team of HR Partners and Advisers working to support the staff of our Professional Services and Academic areas. These roles are part of the Human Resources section within the Directorate of People which is part of the University’s Professional Services.

The successful candidate will provide professional HR advice and support to members of staff and line managers in relation to all aspects of staffing matters including recruitment and selection, immigration, first level disciplinary/grievance issues, employment legislation, staff welfare issues, performance management, probationary procedures, job evaluation/grading, sickness management, retirement, change management and leavers process.

The HR Adviser (Graduate Trainee) shall deliver these activities with direct support from the relevant HR Business Partner and in a developing capacity.  In exceptional circumstances where an appointment as an HR Adviser is made, they shall be expected to deliver these activities with a greater level of independence, therefore a reduced level of direct support.

For appointment as HR Adviser (Graduate Trainee), salary will be at Grade 4, spinal point 20 (£27,979 per annum). In exceptional circumstances for appointment at Grade 5 HR Adviser level, salary will be paid at the appropriate point on the Grade 5 salary scale (£31,396 - £34,980 per annum) and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Informal enquiries should be made to Fiona Smith, Head of HR Business Partnering, e-mail:  f.m.smith@abdn.ac.uk

This post does not meet the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post that require sponsorship to work in the UK. 

To apply online, please click the 'Apply' button above.

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 09 September 2024

The Directorate of People embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring.  Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

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