HR Assistant at The University of Edinburgh

The Opportunity:

You will provide administrative support for all HR and staffing-related processes in the School, identifying issues, accurately capturing information, and assessing options in respect of policies, processes, and specific situations, and delivering effective solutions.   

This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working. 

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• A strong record of excellent team working, and ability to demonstrate self-motivation, initiative and resilience in achieving results and delivering work.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, in writing and in person, exercising discretion and diplomacy, respect and confidentiality, and ability to interact effectively and maintain good staff relationships. 
• Knowledge of HR and recruitment procedures, equality and diversity legislation and other relevant legislation.

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As part of your application, please submit a CV, and a covering letter that addresses your suitability for the role.

Informal questions about this post can be directed to the Hiring Manger, Mhairi Bingham, HR Manager, via email at Mhairi.Bingham@ed.ac.uk

External applicants, please refer to the guidance in ‘How to Join Us’ to support your application process.

For current employees interested in applying for this role, please apply as an internal applicant through the People & Money Current Jobs app.

The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC005336. Is e buidheann carthannais a th’ ann an Oilthigh Dhùn Èideann, clàraichte an Alba, àireamh clàraidh SC005336.