HR Officer

An exciting opportunity had arisen for an experienced HR practitioner to join the University of St Andrews HR team as HR Specialist. The focus of the role is to ensure a consistent and timely approach to the investigation process, ensuring the investigation mangers are trained, supported during the process and provided with appropriate advice in line with internal policy and employment legislation and that there is a supportive environment for all concerned. The role will be ideal for someone looking to advance their career in HR and whilst focusing on the ER investigations aspect, there will be opportunity to experience wider HR work and provide general advice and guidance to schools/units as required. The role will sit within the HR parterning team and report to the Deputy Director of HR.

We are looking for an individual with experience of handling complex case work, managing hearings, who is up to date on employment legislation, with excellent organisational skills and attention to detail and the ability to advise with confidence and build strong and impactful working relationships, as well as manage multiple deadlines.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter and Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi, The University of St Andrews is a charity registered in Scotland (No SC013532).

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays
• Financial contribution to relocation
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
• A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters