HR Coordinator
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Position Overview & Specifications
HR Coordinator
£25,340 gross per annum, 35.5 hours per week
The role
The HR Coordinator will work closely with the Senior HR Coordinator & People & Administration Manager to ensure that key HR projects, policy and best practice is successfully supported throughout the organisation.
The role will support the delivery of people management, providing advice and guidance to managers and staff, promoting best practice and communicating policy as well as being responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of data of the HR System (Staff Savvy).
The HR Coordinator role supports the Senior HR Coordinator to deliver the People & Administration departmental plan. Acting as a role model for the required standard of values, behaviour and performance, we expect Coordinators to help to create an inclusive and engaging environment for all.
Success in the role will require a highly student and customer focused approach together with an emphasis on teamwork. The role involves collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a positive ambassador for the Guild and facilitating under-represented groups to find a comfortable place here.
The Benefits
We offer great benefits including:
· 5 days close down during Christmas, and 2 during Easter each year, in additional to bank holidays and 21 days annual leave, rising to 26 days after 5 years’ service (meaning you will not work during Christmas, New Year or Easter).
· Full sick pay from the moment you start working for us.
· A comprehensive suite of basic training for all employees which includes Equality & Diversity, Mental Health Awareness and Data Protection
· Discounted membership rates at University of Birmingham Sport & Fitness
· The opportunity for new staff to join the NEST pension scheme. The Guild contributes a matched payment of between 4-6% of your salary
· A range of wellbeing benefits
We are a Times 100 Best Companies to Work For employer and in our most recent staff survey (June 2022) 89% of our staff said they are proud to work for this organisation.
The Guild of Students is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all members of the community.
Closing date for applications: Friday 17th March 2023 at 09:00am
Interviews are provisionally expected to take place on Monday 27th March.
To apply and view more information about this role, please visit: https://www.guildofstudents.com/about/your-union/workwithus/currentvacancies/
Should you need to complete your application in an alternative format, please email staffing@guild.bham.ac.uk
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £25,340.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in BIRMINGHAM
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HR Coordinator roles across University of Birmingham, Guild of Students's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,340 - £25,340 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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