Job title: Recruitment and HR Operations Assistant

Department: Human Resources

Contract Type: Permanent

Grade: Grade 5

Salary: £30,557 - £34,178 per annum inclusive of London Weighting.

Location: Bloomsbury, London – Hybrid 3 days on Campus and 2 days Working from Home

Hours: 35 per week

SOAS is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. We are uniquely positioned to play a leading role in reimagining higher education globally, with a strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the university which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity. SOAS is moving towards a new model of international partnerships which is responsive to the transnational character of our global challenges.

About the Department:

With a energetic People Director in post, the HR team is embarking on a programme of modernisation, upgrading our systems and processes, becoming a high performing and modern people team, enabling SOAS to meet the challenges ahead and realise our mission. Now is a perfect time to join a welcoming and supportive team, contributing, not only to the usual day to day work but also playing a key role in shaping our future. This is a growth opportunity for SOAS as well as for the successful candidate.

About the Role:

The Recruitment and HR Operations Assistant will provide an excellent proactive recruitment and operational HR administrative support to the Recruitment and HR Operations team within the HR Directorate.

They will be responsible for providing a comprehensive and customer focused HR administration service and demonstrate a commitment to excellence and improving employee experience. They support the delivery of their operational function, entering information onto the HR systems, drafting template letters, upholding service standards, audit checks, and support of FOI and Data Protection request responses. They provide staff and managers with information and guidance on statutory requirements, HR policies, procedures and practices and identify and implement improvements to current working methods.

The Recruitment and HR Operations team is part of the SOAS HR Directorate and has responsibility for all recruitment and operational HR administration across the university. The team works in partnership with managers and HR colleagues to provide expert guidance and administration on all aspects of recruitment, selection and contractual changes. In addition, the team administers the full employment lifecycle for every SOAS employee, working with SOAS’ systems and processes to effectively manage the administration process between the Recruitment and HR Operations team and the Payroll and Pensions team.

Further information:

You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, on the SOAS website.

You will also find information about SOAS’ location in historic Bloomsbury as well as the benefits of working in Higher Education.

How to Apply:

Please complete the online application form and upload your CV and a supporting statement, clearly demonstrating how you fit the role and what you will bring to the team.

Closing date: 05th January 2025 (Due to high volume of applications, this advert will be closed on the 20th of December 2024, kindly complete your applications as soon as possible in order to avoid disappointment).

Interviews to be held: TBC

Further information

If you have any questions about the role or require any assistance regarding the application process, please contact us via HR Contact Form | SOAS

'Successful candidates will need to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with SOAS, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006'. for the duration of their contract

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We are not able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.

We would particularly welcome applications from candidates from working class, first generation Higher Education, Black, Asian, other minority ethnic and underrepresented groups from within the UK and beyond. All appointment decisions will be made on merit, following a fair and competitive process.

Please note that SOAS is closed from Tuesday 24 December and will reopen on Monday 06th January 2025. During this period, the named contact within the advert may not be available to answer any queries that you may have regarding the advert, post, or your online application. Apologise, in advance, for any inconvenience this may cause. We will endeavour to answer all outstanding enquiries from the 06th January onwards.

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