You will work with colleagues across the People & Organisational Development function delivering a high quality, efficient and timely HR advisory service across the University. You will assist the HR Business Partners and Advisory Team in providing an exemplar HR service to managers, which is fully cognisant of current and future business challenges and associated people requirements, proactively identifying opportunities where HR & OD can add value.
About you:
- Excellent communication, team-working and administrative skills
- A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and the confidence to develop the skills to work across a range of technology platforms
- The ability to prioritise and organise your own busy workload, as well as a flexible approach to support the work of the HR Business Partners and Advisory Team that play a crucial role in delivering the University's agenda.
- Excellent partnership working skills with the ability to build credible relationships with managers to bring about business improvements and work in a collaborative way.
- A proactive approach to developing administrative processes, engaging with our stakeholders and supporting projects related to service improvements.
- While you are not expected to know everything about what the HR Business Partners and Advisory Team do, the ideal candidate will be motivated by learning and willing to develop their skills to support the team.
About the Department:
Helping our colleagues grasp their potential, realise their ambitions, and exceed expectations is what drives our Human Resources team. We work collaboratively to create the ideal environment for our colleagues to be exceptional and to deliver the sort of experience our students both deserve and expect. Working as the trusted voice of HR across the University, the team is encouraged to deliver innovative approaches with lasting impacts. We are passionate about creating a workplace where all can thrive, and where every single person can develop, grow and to be valued for their contribution.
If you would like to join our people and share our ambition, we would love to hear from you.
This is a 12 month fixed term contract.
To apply: Please attach your CV and covering letter to the online portal.
We recognise the benefits and importance of an environment that supports flexible working and are open to conversations about this throughout the application process.
Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
We promote applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of background, belief or identity, recognising the benefits that a diverse organisation can bring and particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in the University workforce.