HR Officer

Cyber Security Academy Southampton; Larkhill; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Occupational pension

Generous holidays

Campus facilities access

Staff discounts

Job summary

The University of Southampton is seeking an Ask HR Officer on a part-time basis to join the HR team. The role is 0.8FTE (28.8 hours per week) with a 9am–5pm pattern, hybrid working between Highfield Campus and One Guildhall Square, and a starting salary of £27,319.00 pro rata.

You will be the first line of contact for HR queries and provide guidance via telephone, email, and in person. You will demonstrate excellent communication, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to changing

Qualifications

• Experience providing HR guidance and support.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities under workload.
• Aptitude for building relationships across a university or similar organization.

Responsibilities

• Be the first line of contact for internal and external HR enquiries.
• Provide telephone, email and in-person HR support using IT systems (central HR database, ticketing system).
• Assist with navigating HR processes and policies and guiding customers to resolve queries.
• Support flexible working patterns and contribute to a positive service culture.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive

Flexibility

Relationship building

Tools

Ticketing system

Job description

About The Role

Would you like to play a key role in supporting the University as part of our 'Ask HR' team, providing advice and guidance on a variety of HR topics?

If you are a confident and self-motivated individual who would like to join a responsive and effective HR team, we would like to hear from you.

You will be able to demonstrate exceptional communication skills both written and verbal, with a good eye for detail. You will need to be proactive with a flexible approach and have the ability to work with changing priorities during periods of pressured workload. Naturally, you will be able to build and maintain relationships with a variety of people across the University.

The role is varied, as you will be the first line of contact for both internal and external customers contacting HR. We offer telephone, email and in-person support to customers using a range of IT systems (such as the central HR database and a ticketing system).

The expected hours of work for this part time (0.8FTE, 28.8 hours per week) role are 9am - 5pm. The work pattern (days to be worked) would be discussed during interviews and agreed upon offer.

The typical starting salary for this role will be £27,319.00 pro rata (spinal point 17 on the University Level 1-6 pay scale), unless you have significant experience in a similar role. Staff increment one spinal point each year, up to the top of the Level.

Please see the job description below for further details. When appointed, your job title will be 'Ask HR Officer'.

What We Offer

Your main work location will be Highfield Campus, however, our HR department works across both Highfield Campus and One Guildhall Square. Both offices have easy access to public transport, restaurants, coffee shops and a University gym.

There is a team rota in place to cover the in-person service on Highfield Campus. The in-person service requires you to attend the office regularly (approximately 2-3 times per week and at other times when required). However, there is also the opportunity to work flexibly from home when not due in the office.

As part of our commitment to your well-being, we offer an occupational pension scheme and generous holidays (starting at 20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and 6 University closure days). Staff also have access to our state-of-the-art on-campus sports, arts, and culture facilities and access to a number of University employee discount schemes. Further details on our staff benefits can be found here: Benefits explained | Human Resources | University of Southampton.

As part of the 'Ask HR' team, you will be supporting the University to 'inspire excellence to achieve the remarkable and build an inclusive world'. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of the University community, where people are valued, and collegiality is key.

If you wish to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Sarah Foster (Ask HR Manager) on [e-mail] or 02380 595070.

Further Details

• Job Description and Person Specification

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity.

This role does not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. To explore alternative UK visa options, see gov.uk.