People and OD (Human Resources) Assistant (Performance, Development and Reward)
People and Organisational Development
Ref: 142729
Salary: Grade 5 (£25,138 - £29,605 per annum)
The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 570 years, and today we are one of the world's top 100 universities. We are delighted to have recently been awarded Scottish University of the Year by the Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.
Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers. We are currently looking to appoint a People and OD Assistant to join our Performance, Development and Reward Team within the People and Organisational Development (P&OD) department. As a member of our P&OD team, you'll play a crucial role in fostering an environment where talent thrives and innovation flourishes.
About the role
As a People and OD Assistant, you will be responsible for the planning, co-ordination and administrative implementation of all Performance and Reward activities and initiatives in support of the University’s People & Organisational (P&OD) strategy.
This will include providing expert advice and administrative support for the University’s Academic Promotion/Zone Movement process, Early Career Development Programme and annual Performance & Development Review cycle as well as the various employee benefits and reward schemes. You can find out more about these activities here.
Reporting to the People & Organisational Development Business Partner, you will have a role to play in process improvement and will be involved in projects and engagement events, fostering a positive work culture within an inclusive University community.
About you
With previous experience of working in a busy People & OD (HR) office, including experience of working to/ meeting multiple deadlines, you will also have a demonstrable ability to manage your own time effectively, prioritising a busy workload whilst working towards team goals and deadlines.
You will be interacting with staff across the University at a range of levels, therefore excellent written and verbal communication, and sound people skills, are essential.
The successful candidate will have a high level of initiative and decision-making capability, with the ability to resolve issues and determine when to involve more senior colleagues.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week, Monday - Friday) and open-ended (permanent)
Informal enquiries should be directed via email to Angela Sloan angela.sloan@glasgow.ac.uk
Closing Date: 23:45 on Friday 12th April 2024
As part of Team UofG, you will be a member of a world-changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
1 A welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension, benefits and discount packages.
3 A flexible approach to working.
4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing.
We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University.
We endorse the principles of Athena Swan and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.
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