HR Administrative Assistant

The Norwich Bioscience Institutes Partnership (NBIP) has an exciting opportunity for a HR Administrative Assistant to join their busy HR department.

Background:

The Norwich Bioscience Institutes are a cluster of internationally renowned research organisations, working to tackle major challenges of the 21st Century – the sustainability of our environment, our food supplies and healthy ageing. 

The NBI Partnership provides high quality, non-scientific support services for the diverse community of staff, students and visiting workers at the Institutes (the Earlham Institute, John Innes Centre, The Sainsbury Laboratory and Quadram Institute Bioscience) and for the NBI Partnership.

Based on the Norwich Research Park amongst 230 hectares of parkland, you will be joining a committed, professional and welcoming team. In addition, you will enjoy a competitive salary and annual leave, our defined contribution pension scheme, excellent recreational facilities and a range of other employee benefits. The Human Resources team provides support and guidance to managers and staff throughout the Institutes, on everything to do with people. Services span the whole employment experience from recruitment, performance and absence management to training and development, pay and benefits and leaving processes. We work pro-actively alongside Science to ensure that people’s skills and potential are realised. The team is also responsible for ensuring that the Institutes are both legally compliant with Employment Legislation and following accepted best HR practice.

The role:

The post holder will be responsible for providing efficient and effective administrative support to the Human Resources department. This will include:

Supporting recruitment activities, such as

·       arranging interviews

·       setting up rooms

·       creating and distributing interview packs

 General administration tasks, such as:

·       meeting and greeting visitors to the department

·       answering the phones; assisting with queries

·       creating and maintaining personnel files including scanning, copying, filing and saving documents

The ideal candidate:

The ideal candidate will have 5 GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English. Qualifications such as A Levels, CIPD Level 3, RSA Level 2 or equivalent are not essential would be advantageous. Candidates will have an awareness of information security procedures and excellent computer skills with significant experience using Word, Excel, Access and Outlook. They will have substantial and recent experience working in an administrative role and have proven experience in using HR or Data Management Systems. Good communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels is essential. Previous experience working in an HR or recruitment environment would be beneficial.

Additional information:

Salary on appointment will be within the range £22,000 to £26,750 pro-rata, per annum depending on qualifications and experience. This is a part-time post for 28 hours offered on an indefinite basis. For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website or contact the Human Resources team quoting reference 1004677. Please note, this post does not meet UKVI requirements to provide visa sponsorship.

The NBI Partnership is an equal opportunities and disability confident employer. We are committed to attracting, recruiting and retaining the best talent, and welcome all applications.

The closing date for applications will be 3 June 2024.