Human Resources Assistant

University of Leeds; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Leeds is seeking a proactive HR Assistant for a fixed 12-month role. You will provide effective HR support, requiring strong organisational skills and customer service experience. The position offers hybrid working arrangements, 26 days of holiday plus additional leave, and access to various employee benefits including gym discounts and personal development courses.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays

Discounted gym membership at The Edge

Access to on-site childcare

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing office environment.
• Ability to handle confidential information sensitively.
• Capability to manage a busy workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the provision of an effective HR service.
• Work as part of a team to ensure high-level customer service.
• Assist with the recruitment and employment processes.

Skills

Customer service experience

Organisational skills

Proficient IT skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Job description

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This is an ongoing role currently based within the People and Culture Directorate for a fixed 12 month period. However, should the business need arise, and after full consultation with you, you may be deployed elsewhere within the University.

This role will be based on the University campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

We are looking to recruit a proactive HR Assistant to support the provision of an excellent and effective HR service.

You will have experience of working in a customer facing office environment, with strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to managing a busy workload. With proficient IT skills, including use of Excel, you will be able to prioritise your own work to meet deadlines.

You will have the ability to deal with information confidentially and sensitively, while maintaining a high level of attention to detail. You will work as part of a team to provide a high level of customer service to support the recruitment and employment of our 9,500 staff.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.