Main purpose of the job To provide comprehensive and effective support with HR and staffing matters across the Institute, ensuring compliance and adherence with policy. Line managing an HR Administrator and building effective and positive working relationships across the department spotting and flagging any potential people issues.Duties and responsibilities HR Advice and Guidance: Providing advice and guidance on HR matters or policy and signposting queries to appropriate areas for further information or escalation where necessary. Using initiative and judgement to identify potential complex problems or issues and escalate these where necessary. Supporting line managers to carry out absence, attendance and probation processes appropriately, applying policy. Communicating, explaining and advising on new policy initiatives and their benefits. Cascading HR best practice and changes that will impact the faculty or its departments/divisions through workshops and engagement activities. Eg recruitment, sickness, appraisals.Recruitment and Resourcing: Reviewing job descriptions and ensuring standardisation across JDs Liaising with Finance and Research teams regarding funding agreements for research funded posts to ensure they are in place prior to recruitment formalities commencing. Ensuring recruitment exercises are carried out in line with compliance requirements (e.g. Right to work checks, certificates of sponsorship and visas) and enable a positive candidate experience. ..... full job details .....