SOAS, University of London Hiring for Associate HR Business Partner at Camden Full Time

Department: Human Resources Directorate

Contract Type: Permanent (Successful candidate must be based in the UK for the duration of their contract)

Salary: Grade 7, £37,920.50 – £44,543.50 (Inclusive of London Allowance)

Location: Hybrid – Bloomsbury, London and remote working (2 days from home)

Hours: 35 per week

We are seeking an Associate HR BP to join the HR Business Partner Team within the HR Directorate.

About the Role

The Associate HR BP provides managers with advice on a range of people issues and policies and manage a caseload of disciplinary and grievance processes. They take on specific tasks and initiatives to support individual departments as well as being responsible for specific processes including tailored adjustments and return to work plans.

About us

SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. SOAS University of London is positioned to play a leading role in reimagining higher education globally, with a new strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the School 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 you

The successful candidate will have experience of advising managers effectively on HR policies and procedures and identifying pragmatic solutions to staffing and development issues. They will have good interpersonal skills, including persuading and influencing skills, and a strong analytic and problem-solving capability.

You should also;

Have or be working towards CIPD Level 7 qualification or have equivalent, relevant work experience.

Have proven experience of identifying pragmatic solutions to HR issues and identifying and implementing improvements to people management policies, procedures or processes.

Have an up-to-date knowledge of basic employment law, including around diversity and inclusion and data protection, and a proven ability to maintain confidentiality

Benefits of working at SOAS

In return we offer 30 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional School closure days; a generous employer pension contribution; a number of loan schemes including season ticket and IT equipment; Cycle to Work Scheme; enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay provisions, childcare voucher scheme and financial support for childcare

How to Apply:
To apply, please complete the Unbiased application form, please note you will not be able to upload a CV.

Closing date: Friday 6th May 2022

Completed applications must be received by 23:59 on the closing date of to be considered.

Interviews to be held: Week commencing 16th May 2022

Further information

If you have any questions or require any assistance with regard to the application process, please contact hr-recruitment@soas.ac.uk

‘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’. ‘Successful candidates must be based in the UK for the duration of their contract.’

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