HR Shared Services Assistant (fixed term)

We are looking to appoint two HR Shared Services Assistants to join our friendly and supportive HR Shared Services team. This is customer focused role and your main responsibilities will be the administration of the employee life cycle and advisory support to all staff across the university on numerous HR activities; this will include dealing with customers over the phone and via email. 

This is an excellent opportunity for you to gain HR experience, covering the full employee life cycle; from recruitment to processing leavers while navigating your career in HR. 

To be successful you will be able to demonstrate your high levels of attention to detail and accuracy and have experience in a data entry or administrative role. You will need to be resilient and comfortable working with high volume requests, as well as being adaptable and a good problem solver, actively looking for opportunities to improve our service for customers and our processes.

We are looking for someone who shares our passion for excellent customer service and who is a strong team player. You must have a positive, pro-active approach to your work, show flexibility and a willingness to learn new skills.

You will need to have GCSEs in English and Math (C/4 or above) or equivalent.  

What can we offer you?

• A hybrid working arrangement with blended approach of office and home working each week. 
• As a University we are committed to providing generous employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help you reach your full potential.
• As a University employee, you will have an excellent choice of benefits and rewards, including access to fitness and health facilities, staff discount and travel schemes, along with 27 days’ holiday allowance (plus additional University closure days) and a highly attractive pension scheme. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link here.  

This post will be offered on a fixed-term contract for 12 months and on a full-time basis (36.25 hours per week). Arrangements for job share would be considered.

The roles are based in the Human Resources Department on Kings Meadow Campus and will be offered on a hybrid basis with a blended approach of home and office working. Typically, you will work 2 – 3 days per week on campus.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Emma Haydon, email emma.haydon@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Further details:

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Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration.

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