At a Glance
- Tasks: Support HR operations and tackle diverse HR challenges in a collaborative team.
- Company: Join a dynamic, market-leading institution focused on people and inclusivity.
- Benefits: Flexible working, generous holiday, pension scheme, and excellent development opportunities.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and grow in a role that values every background.
- Why this job: Kickstart your HR career and make a real impact in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in teamwork, strong communication skills, and problem-solving abilities.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
About the Role
Are you interested in pursuing a career in HR or looking to gain further People experience to progress your career? This role will allow you to work on a variety of interesting and challenging HR issues within a friendly, collaborative and supportive team. As you would expect, interpersonal skills are key in this role, and you must be able to demonstrate your willingness to be involved in a diverse range of HR tasks to ensure a customer-focused HR service for our stakeholders in this dynamic and market-leading institution. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required with an ability to liaise on HR matters in order to persuade and influence. This role directly engages with all staff in Warwick Business School as well as other stakeholders such as the University’s central People function. You must also be able to problem solve, and deal with confidential matters, both in person and via the WBS HR email inbox.
About You
Acting as a first point of contact in responding to and addressing a wide range of HR enquiries as well as determining those which need escalation to the HR Coordinator, you will have previous experience of working in a team. Working independently, using your initiative to manage and prioritise your workload, and a proven track record of accuracy are also required alongside the ability to manage and track work progress.
Equal Opportunity
Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
Safeguarding & DBS
Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice. The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults). All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.
Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders
The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction. Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels.
What We Offer
- Flexible working arrangements including part‑time options (minimum 0.8 FTE).
- An attractive pension scheme.
- 26 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
- Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
- Onsite childcare facilities.
- Excellent learning and development opportunities.
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