Human Resources Assistant

University of Leeds; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Leeds is looking for a proactive HR Assistant for a 12-month contract within the People and Culture Directorate. The role offers flexibility in working arrangements, encompassing a commitment to providing exceptional HR services to the University's 9,500 staff members while ensuring confidentiality and attention to detail.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays

Discounted gym membership

Access to professional development courses

On-site childcare

Shopping discounts

Travel schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing office environment.
• Proficient in IT with a focus on managing workloads.
• Ability to handle information sensitively and confidentially.

Responsibilities

• Support the provision of an effective HR service.
• Manage a busy workload and meet deadlines.
• Provide customer service for recruitment and employment support.

Skills

Organisational skills

Customer service

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.