Executive Assistant – Employee Relations
Department: Employee Relations
Campus: Belfast-based with travel to other Ulster University campuses
Salary: Pro rata to £28,081 - £31,404
Closing Date: 27th January 2025
Reference Number: 033262
- ABOUT US -
Ulster University recently received the prestigious Times Higher Education ‘University of the Year 2024’ Award for the UK and Ireland. The University has a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland. Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation, and knowledge transfer. We are an open and inclusive environment that celebrates and welcomes diversity and recognises the unique contribution that every employee brings to the workplace.
As an Ulster University employee, you can build your career around a flexible working environment through our Hybrid and Flexible Working Framework. You will be given the opportunity to follow your career ambitions in a place of progressive learning, through internal learning opportunities and further study opportunities to support your professional development.
- THE ROLE -
Employee Relations forms part of the University’s People and Culture team, which was named HR Team of the Year by Universities UK. The combined work of the teams across the People and Culture Directorate contributes to the University’s Strategy: People, Place and Partnership.
As a member of the Employee Relations team, you will contribute to the Employee Relations function and our work in promoting a harmonious work environment and culture across the University. The Employee Relations team has a wide and varied range of focus, which includes supporting partnerships working with trade unions, colleagues across the University, and other stakeholders to promote positive employment relations underpinned by the University’s values of Collaboration, Inclusion, Integrity, and Enhancing Potential, which define who we are and shape our organisational culture and behaviour.
- ABOUT YOU -
- A good standard of education, including GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.
- Evidence of having undertaken training to achieve an understanding of current data protection legislation and best practices in the handling, storage, sharing and management of personal and sensitive data.
- A keen interest in human resource management and employee relations.
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Please find our employee benefits listed on our website.
Ulster University holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality in higher education, read more on our website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family-friendly working environment, including flexible working.
The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.