People Services Assistant

University of Kent; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institution as a People Services Assistant, where your administrative skills will support recruitment and onboarding processes. This role offers hybrid working arrangements in Canterbury, allowing you to balance work and personal life effectively. You'll be part of a supportive team, handling HR enquiries and maintaining essential HR systems. With generous leave and an excellent pension scheme, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to kickstart their career in Human Resources. If you're detail-oriented and passionate about supporting staff, this position is for you!

Benefits

43 days' leave per year

Excellent pension scheme

Healthcare plan

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• GCSE in English and Maths (Grade C or above) or equivalent required.
• A-level or equivalent education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Handle straightforward HR enquiries with confidentiality and tact.

Skills

Administrative Support

HR Enquiries Handling

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Office Environment Experience

Interest in Human Resources

Education

GCSE in English

GCSE in Maths

A-level or equivalent

Tools

ResourceLink

Job description

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Job Description:

People Services Assistant at University of Kent

This People Services Assistant vacancy is based in Canterbury, United Kingdom. The role offers hybrid work in Canterbury and is open to candidates with GCSE qualifications.

Job Responsibilities:

People Services

• Provide administrative support for recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Handle straightforward HR enquiries with confidentiality and tact.
• Maintain knowledge of university conditions of service and contractual entitlements to assist staff and managers.
• Update and process staff changes on HR systems (ResourceLink) in accordance with HR policies.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Educated to A-level or equivalent.
• GCSE in English and Maths (Grade C or above) or equivalent.
• Experience in an office environment.
• Interest in a career in Human Resources.
• Proficient in MS Office applications, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Additional Benefits:

• Hybrid working arrangements.
• 43 days' leave per year, including personal leave and bank holidays.
• Excellent pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Healthcare plan in partnership with Benenden Health.

For more details, visit our webpage: Working at Kent. To apply, contact [e-mail] with reference CSF-1056-24. Applications are accepted via the university's online system. We prioritize applications from current university redeployees. The closing date is 21 March 2025.