About the role
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading HR related activities within the department, managing the interactions between the department, Faculty and UCL’s central HR teams. This includes directing the staff recruitment function, managing the on boarding of staff from induction through probation to regular appraisal, and acting as the first point of contact for all HR-related staffing queries. In addition, the Senior Human Resources Officer will provide high-level support to the Director, Departmental Manager and line managers, providing advice and guidance on HR processes and policies, employee relations issues and actively supporting managers and staff to follow appropriate HR procedures.
This role is initially fixed for two years in the first instance, with a possibility of further extension.
We reserve the right to close the advert after two weeks if we have received sufficient suitable applicants.
About you
You will have experience of delivering effective and timely Human Resources administration, within the Higher Education Sector (or comparable working environment) and of implementing and advising on HR policies, procedures and processes effectively. You will possess an excellent knowledge of employment legislation and have the enthusiasm to update this knowledge on a regular basis. Together with your successful track record of implementing and advising on HR policies, procedures and processes effectively, you will be confident in leading recruitment and selection processes, including providing advice and guidance on relevant legislation and best practice processes. In addition, you will have up-to-date knowledge and a sound understanding of equality, immigration and data protection law. The ideal candidate would possess a Professional HR qualification such as CIPD but this is not essential.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits some of which are below:
• 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On-site outdoor swimming pool
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance Please visit to find out more.
The Department is family friendly and applications would be welcome from applicants seeking flexible working hours.
The Department has been awarded the Institute of Physics Juno Practitioner. The aim of Project Juno is to recognise and reward physics departments, schools, institutes and organisations that can demonstrate they have taken action to address gender equality in physics and to encourage better practice for all staff.
A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page. If you have any queries about the role, please contact Claire Puddephatt, Department Manager (). Please ensure you that attach a supporting statement as part of your application to address how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as outlined in the person specification.