HR Shared Services Assistant
| Posting date: | 20 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,073 to £28,108 per year |
| Additional salary information: | per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 December 2025 |
| Location: | Nottingham, Nottinghamshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | The University of Nottingham |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | HR114025X1 |
Summary
We are looking to appoint a HR Shared Services Assistant to join our friendly and supportive Employment Support Services team. This is customer focused role and your main responsibilities will be day to day transactional and advisory support to all staff across numerous HR activities; this will include dealing with customers over the phone and via email.
To be successful you will be able to demonstrate your high levels of attention to detail and accuracy and have experience in a data entry or administrative role. You will need to be resilient and comfortable working with high volume requests, as well as being adaptable and a good problem solver, actively looking for opportunities to improve our service for customers and our processes. This is an excellent opportunity for you to gain HR experience, covering the full employee life cycle; from inducting new hires to processing leavers, while navigating your career in HR.
We are looking for someone who shares our passion for excellent customer service and who is a strong team player. You must have a positive, pro-active approach to your work, show flexibility and a willingness to learn new skills.
At the University of Nottingham, we aim to give you all the support you need to nurture your talent and to help you reach your professional and personal career goals. As a university employee, you will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes, along with a generous holiday allowance and a contributory pension scheme. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link here.
You will need to have GCSEs in English and Math (C/4 or above) or equivalent.
This is a permanent, full time post (36.25 hours per week). Arrangements for job share would be considered.
This role is based in the Human Resources Department on Kings Meadow Campus and will be offered on a hybrid basis with a blended approach of home and office working. Typically, you will work 2 – 3 days per week on campus.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Pam Tallis, email: pam.tallis@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
To be successful you will be able to demonstrate your high levels of attention to detail and accuracy and have experience in a data entry or administrative role. You will need to be resilient and comfortable working with high volume requests, as well as being adaptable and a good problem solver, actively looking for opportunities to improve our service for customers and our processes. This is an excellent opportunity for you to gain HR experience, covering the full employee life cycle; from inducting new hires to processing leavers, while navigating your career in HR.
We are looking for someone who shares our passion for excellent customer service and who is a strong team player. You must have a positive, pro-active approach to your work, show flexibility and a willingness to learn new skills.
At the University of Nottingham, we aim to give you all the support you need to nurture your talent and to help you reach your professional and personal career goals. As a university employee, you will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes, along with a generous holiday allowance and a contributory pension scheme. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link here.
You will need to have GCSEs in English and Math (C/4 or above) or equivalent.
This is a permanent, full time post (36.25 hours per week). Arrangements for job share would be considered.
This role is based in the Human Resources Department on Kings Meadow Campus and will be offered on a hybrid basis with a blended approach of home and office working. Typically, you will work 2 – 3 days per week on campus.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Pam Tallis, email: pam.tallis@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
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