Job Description

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Reference number

405798
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Salary

36,650
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
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Job grade

Executive Officer
UKRI Band D###

Contract type

Permanent###

Business area

UKRI - Human Resources###

Type of role

Human Resources###

Working pattern

Full-time###

Number of jobs available

1

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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Swindon

About the job

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Job summary

Job Overview:

Do you have experience of working in an operational HR role where no two days are the same? Are you self-motivated, happy to use your own judgement and provide sound support to colleagues at varying levels? If yes, then this role is for you........


People are at the centre of all we do. Your role will be varied and fast paced with learning opportunities along the way. As a large team of HR professionals, we strive to provide high quality provisions to c6500 employees across UKRI, by working together and supporting each other.


You will be joining UKRI at an exciting time as we gear up to launching our new HR, Reporting, Accounting and Procurement System. This will bring improved functionality and simplified processes to assist Employees and Managers to 'self-serve' HR first line enquiries.


Our fantastic team is based across several locations. Whilst we work in a hybrid environment, we do require on-site working twice a week as we believe spending time in person and collaborating is important for us as individuals and as a team. We do however understand the balance of work / life pressures; therefore, our team work flexibly around their personal commitments.

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Job description

Key Responsibilities:

Manage day-to-day queries, providing professional, timely, accurate and robust advice and guidance to managers and staff in line with the HR delegation framework on a wide range of HR queries including pay, attendance, working patterns, performance management, etc., providing advice on associated policies and completion of forms as appropriat Manage or provide support as appropriate on a range of casework including sickness absence, performance management, disciplinary and grievance cases etc. Work closely with colleagues in the HR Operations Team, Strategic HR Business Partners and the HR Centres of Expertise in helping to deliver a consistent and joined-up HR service across the organization Build effective working relationships with managers and staff and with other HR colleagues to support the maintenance and development of best practice policies and procedures Participate as appropriate in the development and delivery of HR learning and personal development initiatives Lead or support on HR-related projects as appropriate Review and analyse MI data and trends in order to make recommendations on data-driven HR actions Adopt a continuous improvement approach to work, to ensure that records are kept up to date and letters, guidance and templates etc are accurate and appropriate Liaise with colleagues in UKSBS, and other external organisations as appropriate ###

Person specification

Person Specification:

(S) - Shortlisting Criteria (I) - Interview Criteria


Essential

Current, relevant experience working in an operational HR role, ideally in a diverse and demanding environment (S & I)*
Appropriate CIPD Qualification or equivalent skills and knowledge gained from working in an HR role (S & I)*
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to present information, to persuade, influence, counsel, support or challenge people at all levels, often in sensitive circumstances, and to treat information confidentially (S & I)*
Ability to work on own initiative and to manage own time effectively (S & I)*
A track record of effectively managing a range of casework (S & I)*
Ability to apply judgement and decision-making to find innovative solutions which meet customer needs, within policy or procedural requirements (I)*
Ability to work with ambiguity and conflicting priorities (I)*
A self-motivated, results-focused and proactive, approach to work, with a strong record of delivery (I)*
A proven track record of team-focused behaviour (I)*


Desirable

Good all-round knowledge of UK Employment law and HR best practice Line management skills & experience Sound IT skills and proficiency in the use of spreadsheets and data manipulation, specifically, analytical skills and the ability to identify, analyse and make appropriate recommendations Ability to learn quickly and champion best practice and continuous improvement

Application Guidance

How to evidence the criteria:


You are encouraged to use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) in the cover letter to evidence your ability to meet the 'person specification' criteria in the job description. Cover letters should be no more than two sides of A4 (minimum font size 11). For examples of the STAR method, please visit: The STAR method , National Careers Service'.

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 36,650, UK Research and Innovation contributes 10,617 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Things you need to know

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Selection process details

1st interview incl presentation.


Interviews will either take place remotely or in person face to face.



Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.###

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check .



See our vetting charter .
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.###

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:


UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements
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Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.###

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : Recruitment Team Email : recruitment@ukri.org
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Recruitment team

* Email : recruitment@ukri.org