Senior People Advisor - Preston, United Kingdom - University of Central Lancashire

University of Central Lancashire

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Preston, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Reference:

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Date Posted: Friday, 11 August 2023
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Application Closing Date: Sunday, 3 September 2023

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Location: Preston Campus

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Salary: £28,759 to £32,982 per annum

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Basis: Full Time

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Contract Type: Indefinite

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Job Category / Type: Professional Services
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School / Service: People Team
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Hours: 36.25 hours per week
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Interview Date: To be confirmed

The University

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is a modern, international, multi-campus university, which is one of the UK's largest universities with a staff and student community approaching 38,000.

The University's vision is to "transform lives by delivering an outstanding educational experience, creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve.

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Our innovative thinking inspires pioneering research and prepares the leaders of tomorrow.

Investing in our people and facilities both in the UK and Internationally, we are shaping a new era for UCLan.

Are you ready to play your part?

About the Department

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior People Advisor to join our People Operations team.

This is one of a number of opportunities that we are investing in to help us to deliver our People Strategy.

Here at the University of Central Lancashire, we strive to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and important members of the wider University community.

Our colleagues play a crucial role in allowing the University to fulfil its goals.

As a People Team, we pride ourselves on being a dynamic, proactive, professional service focused on delivering an exceptional and supportive employment experience to all our colleagues throughout all stages of their career with us.

About the role

As a Senior People Advisor, you will support the work of the People Team in the provision of a comprehensive, efficient and high quality administrative and advice service by providing a link between the department and key customers in all Schools and Professional Services.

A key part of this role is managing day to day to recruitment, ensuring process are appropriate, continually updated and fit for purpose.

In addition, you will specialise in areas of compliance including safeguarding and immigration and play a key role with job evaluation and other reward initiatives.

You will also deputise for the People Operations Team Leader as required.

The People Operations Team is a busy, customer-focused environment and this role will enable you to work co-operatively and supportively in a diverse team of professional colleagues.

The successful applicants will be able to demonstrate experience of advising managers on a wide range of HR issues and have a sound knowledge of employment legislation and policies, in particular, understanding and/or practical experience of dealing with the operational and legislative requirements regarding pre-employment and right to work checks.

Possessing a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, you will facilitate the recruitment and selection process, providing advice to recruiting managers, acting as a key contact to support maintenance of the Resourcing Hub (our recruitment system).

You will also support the People Operations Team Leader and Delivery Manager to deliver the People Team Strategy with regards to systems and processes, participating in any specific projects as required.

Applicants must be CIPD qualified (or equivalent) or be working towards this. They must also be pro-active in their approach and be able to use their initiative to resolve issues.

Experience of working in sensitive and confidential situations is vital due to the nature of the work.

What's in it for you?

A competitive pension scheme we pay 10% into your pension and your contribution rates are flexible.
30 days annual leave per year (pro rata), plus bank holidays
4 additional discretionary days that are usually given over the Christmas period
Discounts at a range of retailers through Vivup and salary sacrifice scheme through Tusker for electric vehicles
On site Pre-School
Excellent health and wellbeing support including an house counselling team, faith and spirituality centre and access to free financial planning
Discounted rail and bus travel

In addition, this role offers:

Hybrid working this role offers up to 2 days working from home per week

How to Apply

Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based in Preston, on a hybrid working basis.

UCLan is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse.

Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our website at Safeguarding - UCLan