Recruitment Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Recruitment Assistant
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Human Resources for a Recruitment Assistant to support the Employment Services Centre Recruitment function. We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive individual with good organisational and administrative skills. You will be an outgoing person with a flexible approach to work who must be able to work both on your own initiative and as part of a team.
School/Section People Division Human Resources Staff Category Secretarial Position Type Full Time Duration of Post Substantive Grade Grade 3 Salary From £22,197 Salary to £24,715 Location Aberdeen Closing Date 20/06/2023 Ref No HRS107S Documents- Further Particulars.pdf
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The successful candidate will undertake duties relating to the recruitment of staff which include all administrative aspects of the recruitment process, preparation of contracts of employment for signature, issuing new starter information packs, administering new starter process dealing with administration for relocation expenses, preparing PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) checks where appropriate and immigration activities in relation to new members of staff.
You should have a good general education with practical experience within an HR environment. Candidates should also be able to demonstrate basic knowledge of current employment legislation and best practice guidelines in relation to staffing matters.
Salary will be at the appropriate point on Grade 3, £22,197- £24,715 per annum, and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.
Informal enquiries should be made to Jill Fordyce, Recruitment Services Team Leader, e-mail: jill.fordyce@abdn.ac.uk
This post does not meet the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post that require sponsorship to work in the UK.
To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs
Job Reference Number: HRS107S
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 20 June 2023
The Directorate of People embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Recruitment Assistant roles across University of Aberdeen's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,197 - £22,197 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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