Salary range: £31,019 - £35,984 (dependent on experience)
12 Month Fixed Term contract with possibility of extension
Reference: UKHR.02.25
Bringing together leading minds and practitioners in the sector, Wessex Archaeology is a trusted archaeology and heritage service provider and educational charity. From our network of international offices, we work in partnership with our clients to deliver sustainable solutions to manage the historic environment - above ground, below ground and underwater. We are committed to our social impact. This means using the knowledge and connections we make through our commercial activities as a catalyst to engage the communities in which we work.
Join us and you’ll be part of a collaborative team committed to shaping a better future for our staff, the sector, and the world. As well as having knowledgeable and dedicated colleagues, you’ll have an opportunity to access a variety of fascinating and high-profile projects and develop your skills and knowledge along the way.
The role – what’s involved?
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with existing HR experience to expand their skills and knowledge. You will be working in a close-knit HR team, providing professional support and advice to line managers and employees for all HR related matters across our UK and international offices. Your role is to help Wessex Archaeology support its inclusive culture and achieve its organisational objectives. You will have the chance to identify and progress opportunities for learning and development whilst remaining compliant with employment law. This role may suit someone transitioning from an assistant role to one with greater responsibility.
As part of the team reporting to the HR Director, you will be responsible for managing a broad spectrum of HR operations, including Payroll, recruitment, absence, wellbeing management and Employee Relations. The role optimises processes, enhancing employee experience, and aligning HR operations with our organisational objectives.
You will be passionate about inclusivity, wellbeing and engagement and you will act as an advocate for positive mental health and wellbeing within the organisation.
Main responsibilities will include:
* Administer core HR departmental areas, including benefits, employee relations, performance and development, recruitment (contracts), induction and onboarding
* Developing Employment policies, ensuring employment law, HR policy, best practice and workforce development are applied
* Provide support with the monthly payroll process
* Support and advise on recruitment processes, to provide advice on inclusivity and diversity
* Collate data from HR systems to support organisational reporting at different levels of the business
* Recording and processing confidential information
Skills, Experience & Attributes
* CIPD membership
* CIPD Qualified to at least Level 3 or above or equivalent previous experience in role
* Working knowledge of HR best practices and employment laws and regulations
* People oriented, with excellent active listening, negotiation, and presentation skills, along with the ability to tactfully and thoughtfully manage complex and difficult situations
* Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to build relationships quickly
* Ability to work on own initiative
* Good organisational and time management skills
* Ability to work under pressure
* Excellent communication skills, written and report writing
What can you look forward to?
Our focus is on creating a collaborative culture where people can thrive, develop and where safety and wellbeing come first. From anonymising candidate data in our recruitment process to continuous improvements in our benefits, we’re committed to creating a safe, fair, and inclusive working environment.
We offer:
* 22 days of annual leave per year plus bank holidays rising to 27 after 5 years of continuous service
* Option to buy up to 5 days holiday per year
* Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme, Wessex Archaeology employer pension contribution 6.5%
* Life assurance scheme of three times your basic salary
Wellbeing and family-friendly benefits
* Our maternity, adoption and shared parental pay is 100% for 12 weeks, 90% for 21 weeks and 6 weeks statutory, day 1 eligibility
* Enhanced paternity leave, up to 4 weeks from day 1
* 5 days of carers leave
* Paid sick leave from the start of a contract, with the number of days dependent on length of service
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements where applicable
* Company Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - free and confidential service in the form of counselling and assistance in areas such as health and stress
* AIG SmartHealth – round-the-clock support for you and your family
Sustainability and other benefits
* Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
* 100% Professional membership costs reimbursed
* High-quality personal protective equipment (PPE) provided
* Free transport from regional offices to sites
* Time in lieu or paid time for drivers
How to apply
Interested in working with us?
Email your completed application form and equal opportunities monitoring form by 5pm on Thursday 6th March 2025 to wa.applications@wessexarch.co.uk. All applications will be acknowledged within 2 weeks of the closing date. If you have questions about the role, then please contact Angela Batt, HR Director a.batt@wessexarch.co.uk
We welcome applications from people with disabilities and aim to be supportive in our recruitment and employment practices. Please let us know if you need any special arrangements or adjustments in the application or interview process.
Successful candidates must have proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK by the start of their employment.
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