HR Officer

University of South Hampton; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Occupational pension scheme

Generous holidays

On-campus sports facilities

Job summary

University of Southampton is seeking a proactive Ask HR Officer to join our HR team. The role involves first-line HR contact via telephone, email and in person, providing guidance on HR topics and supporting IT-enabled HR systems.

This 0.8FTE position (28.8 hours/week) offers a flexible pattern with in-person presence 2–3 days a week and opportunities to work from home when not in the office. Salary starts at £27,319 pro rata with benefits and career progression within the HR scale.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work flexibly in a busy environment with changing priorities.
• Experience providing front-line HR support to internal and external customers.
• Proactive and able to build relationships across the University.
• Experience with IT systems including the central HR database and a ticketing system.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for HR inquiries via phone, email and in-person.
• Provide advice and guidance on a range of HR topics.
• Support HR operations across Highfield Campus and One Guildhall Square.
• Maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders across the University.
• Contribute to rota planning and flexible working arrangements.

Skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Proactive

Adaptable

Relationship-building

HR software

Tools

Central HR database

Ticketing system

Job description

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.

• 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 .

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

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 .