Human Resources Assistant

Salary: Grade 4 (£21,197– £23,715 p.a. depending on experience)

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

Would you like an opportunity to gain Human Resources experience in a busy, effective and efficient Human Resources (HR) team? Are you interested in gaining experience in a recruitment service? Are you customer focused with the ability to manage multiple tasks?  

The University of Leeds is one of the top 135 universities in the world.  We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities.  Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe.  

We are looking to recruit a pro-active HR Assistant to support the provision of an excellent, 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.

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!

•    Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance 

•    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.

And much more!  

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Kelly Cooperwhite, HR Support Officer

Email: K.Cooperwhite@leeds.ac.uk 

Interviews are expected to be held on 23 and 24 February 2023

Previous applicants from the last 6 months need not reapply

Closing Date: 08 Feb 2023

Section: Administrative and Clerical Support

Salary: £21,197 to £23,715 p.a. depending on experience