Job Description

We are looking to recruit a new HR Coordinator to join our friendly team. We provide professional HR support to the Faculty of Human, Social and Political Science, the Department of History and Philosophy of Science and the Department of Land Economy.
Responsibilities include:

• Advising on HR policy, procedure and best practice on employment relations issues such as staff welfare, disciplinary/grievance, terms and conditions of employment (e.g. holiday entitlement, sick leave, maternity/ paternity leave, compassionate leave, leave of absence, hours of work, pay scales)
• Coordinating and managing recruitment campaigns, from writing role descriptions, advising on selection criteria, advertising and interview activity, through to preparing recruitment documentation and being responsible for implementing right to work, visa and immigration processes as well as global mobility policies
• Coordinating probation and appraisal procedures
• General administration relating to payroll, leave entitlements, sickness, holiday etc.
• Collating and analysing HR and payroll data

You will:

• have experience of HR administration, knowledge of employment law and be able to work well with a wide range of people; be confident in giving advice and be able to interpret and explain University policies and procedures
• be a skilled communicator, a diplomat, a problem solver and able to handle competing demands on your time. The ability to plan time-sensitive work and attention to detail is critical
• be educated to HND/HNC level, level 4/5 vocational qualification or an equivalent level of practical experience

The post is available immediately.
The closing date for applications is: 07 September 2025 Interviews will be held w/c 15 September 2025
We particularly welcome applications from candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our Faculty.
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Katia Averina, Senior HR Coordinator, If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact
Please quote reference JB46490 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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