HR Administration Manager - University College London - London

The appointment will be on UCL Grade 8. The salary range will be £41,844 – £49,362 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.

The Sainsbury Wellcome Centre, a newly-established research centre bringing together world-leading scientists to investigate how brain circuits process information to create neural representations and guide behaviour, is seeking to appoint an experienced HR Administration Manager to establish and manage an effective and efficient HR administration service for the Centre. The post is funded until 31 July 2019 in the first instance.

Duties include: appoint and line manage HR administration officers as necessary to meet service needs; manage staffing administration for the Centre, e.g. relating to recruitment, appraisal processes, end of contract procedures, etc; provide within HR administration an efficient and effective research student administration service; take responsibility for interpreting, communicating, implementing and ensuring compliance with UCL policies and procedures; lead on complex HR administration matters such as performance management, capability and long-term sickness; maintain up-to-date knowledge of policy, procedural and legislative changes relating to HR and student administration.

Key requirements include: education to degree level, CIPD qualification or equivalent experience and training; Extensive years of HR administration management in a higher education institution or comparable environment; experience in identifying the skills, qualities and contributions needed to build an effective HR administration team; experience in managing, guiding, appraising, training and developing staff; detailed knowledge of current HR policies and legislation (e.g. relating to equal opportunities, maternity/paternity leave, Right to Work / visa requirements, etc.); excellent oral and written communication skills and a high standard of English; excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels; the ability to manage competing demands and prioritise tasks effectively.

Applicants should apply online. To access further details about the position and how to apply please click on the ‘Apply’ button below

If you have any queries regarding the vacancy please contact Ms Alexandra Boss – alexandra.boss@ucl.ac.uk

We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within UCL at this level.