HR048 - HR Assistant

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Human Resources
Location: 

St Mary's Road

Salary:  

£26,445 to £29,050 per annum

Release Date:  

Thursday 29 February 2024

Closing Date:  

Sunday 17 March 2024

Interview Date:  

Friday 22 March 2024

Reference:  

HR048

The University of West London (UWL) is ranked the best modern* university (non-specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2023.

We were also named University of the Year for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023, being described by the editor as “regularly among the top-performing universities” and proving that “it is possible for a London-based institution to achieve outstanding levels of student satisfaction beyond other universities”.  

*University status awarded in or after 1992

The Department 

The HR Operations team is responsible for providing a first-class HR administrative support service, encompassing a broad range of HR activities associated with the employment cycle. The team acts as the first point of contact for queries from managers and staff across the university and provides a comprehensive administrative support service to the Human Resources team, organising and maintaining efficient and up-to-date information systems.

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable HR Assistant to play an important role in providing a high-quality human resources service to the University. As part of the HR Operations team, this role is responsible for providing transactional support to Schools and Central Services functions. This is an administrative role, dealing with filing, and handling queries from internal and external customers.

The Person

The successful candidate must be able to work well in a team and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong organisational and IT skills, an eye for detail and an understanding of the importance of confidentiality in a work environment are essential to this post. Previous experience in an HR department would be an advantage but is not essential.

How to Apply 

To apply click on ‘Apply Online’ and fill out the application form. Further information about the application process can be found here: https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0  

Please email [email protected]   if you need any assistance with the application process.

Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing Monday, 18th March 2024. 

Additional Information 

Read more about working at the University of West London at https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl

Our department is under-represented in terms of staff from BAME (Black, Asian and minority ethnic) backgrounds, of LGBT+ identities, and with disabilities. UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer as well as a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. 

Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.

This position does not meet the University criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship. 

The University reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the published end date should it receive sufficient applications to warrant earlier shortlisting.  

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