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People Services Assistant (Ref A972)
Aberdeen City Campus/ Part-time 30 Hours/1 Year Fixed-Term (Maternity Cover)
Salary: £30,388.04 - £34,057.84 pro per annum
Actual Salary: £26,046.90 - £29,192.43 per annum
We are seeking a talented People Services Assistant to join our busy team. You will be required to carry out operational support including recruitment and selection, monitoring and maintenance of sickness absence, and employee relations to the People Services team.
The successful candidate should hold or be willing to work towards a certificate in HR Practice equivalent to Level 3 CIPD Foundation and have previous experience in an administrative role. Applicants should have a basic understanding of employment legislation and HR best practice.
The ability to maintain confidentiality is essential. Candidates should have strong IT skills including the Microsoft Office Packages, in particular Excel, Word, and Outlook. The ability to meet deadlines and the need for accuracy and attention to detail is essential. Applicants must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work with staff at all levels within the organisation.
NESCol is a disability confident employer. We offer a variety of working options in line with business requirements and place great importance on staff wellbeing. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.
The closing date for applications will be 12th January 2025.
Person Specification
JOB TITLE: People Services Assistant
(*Desirable Criteria)
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Certificate in HR Practice that equates to CIPD Level 3 Foundation or a commitment to work towards. (Broadly comparable to SCQF level 6)
2. Evidence of commitment to continuous professional development.
EXPERIENCE
1. Previous experience in an administrative role.
2. Experience of using IT based systems.
3. Experience within an HR, Payroll or Learning and Development capacity*
4. Experience with Job Evaluation Schemes*
KNOWLEDGE
1. A basic understanding of employment legislation and HR best practice.
2. A basic knowledge of and commitment to safeguarding, equality and diversity and health and safety and their applications to this role.
SKILLS
1. Excellent communication skills with the ability to work with people at all levels within the organisation.
2. High level organisational and administrative skills.
3. High level IT skills.
4. The ability to meet deadlines.
5. Accuracy and attention to detail.
6. Problem solving skills.
7. A positive and determined approach to achieving results.
8. Demonstrates a professional and business-like manner.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
1. Self-motivated.
2. Committed to customer service and quality improvement.
3. Ability to relate to people and build positive working relationships.
4. Articulate and able to communicate information clearly.
5. Confidential.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Commitment to College values and equal opportunities.
2. Able to travel between College sites as and when required.
3. Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the post.
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