Job Description

Job number

PRS00423

Faculties

President's Team

Departments

Human Resources Division

Salary or Salary range

45,700 - 55,240 per annum

Location/campus

South Kensington Campus - Hybrid

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Fixed term

Posting End Date

29 May 2025

About the role

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We are seeking an experienced Assistant HR Partner to support the HR Partner in the delivery of a high-quality, dedicated partnering service across the Faculty of Engineering.



You will be joining an established faculty-facing team with high ambitions to deliver a flexible, proactive, innovative, customer focused and excellent HR service. This is a varied role that enables you to use your extensive HR generalised skill set to advise, influence, and effectively handle complex people-related challenges.



If you are interested in joining a highly motivated team of talented and experienced HR professionals, you will need to be a pro-active self-starter with excellent communication and influencing skills. You will need to be able to confidently explain the rationale for advice and decisions, where appropriate and be capable of handling difficult situations in a professional manner.

What you would be doing

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Proactively working in partnership with managers and providing day-to-day advice/ guidance and tactical solutions on a range of employee related issues e.g., sickness absence, performance improvement, capability, probation Advising on complex issues of a personal nature and ensuring action is taken in accordance with Imperial's existing HR policies, statutory and legislative requirements, with guidance from the HR Partner or specialist HR staff as necessary

What we are looking for

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HR professional with experience in either a generalist or specialist environment, including operational exposure to application of employment law, case management and organisational change management Knowledge of employment legislation and best practice approach to HR processes Ability to analyse problems, identify root cause and develop a range of solutions Communication skills, able to quickly grasp and communicate clearly, concisely, sensitively, assertively and diplomatically with the ability to deal with a diverse range of stakeholders.

What we can offer you

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The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity Benefit from sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes) Get access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day 1, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and a cycle-to-work scheme Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

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Please note: this is a full-time, fixed-term position for 12 months to provide maternity cover.


Should you require any further details on the role please contact: Sydney Cunningham (HR Partner) - sydney.cunningham@imperial.ac.uk

Please review the carefully and make sure your experience in relation to the areas listed, as well as the essential and desirable criteria, is addressed as fully as possible in your application.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits - Benefits webpages.


More information on the University's approach to Hybrid Working is available on the following web page: Work Location Framework | Administration and support services | Imperial College London

Available documents

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Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.



If you encounter any technical issues while applying online, please don't hesitate to email us at support.jobs@imperial.ac.uk. We're here to help.


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About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.



Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world's toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.



As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you'll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.



This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you'll join us at Imperial College London.


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Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages.



Our values are at the root of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.