HR Administrator

Reference
1116211

Branch
De Montfort University (Leicester)

Start date
09/08/2026

Duration
Other - See Job

Hours and days
See Advert

Dress code
Not Applicable

Rate of pay
£13.84

Holiday rate
£2.16

Role

Unitemps is a University-owned temporary staffing agency that operates in various universities, including De Montfort University (DMU). There are several benefits to working with Unitemps at DMU:

Networking Opportunities: Through Unitemps, you may have the chance to work with various departments and individuals at the university. This can help you expand your network and establish connections that may be valuable for your future career.

Professional Development: Many positions available through Unitemps may offer opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement. You can learn new skills and gain valuable knowledge while on the job.

Career Progression: Some temporary positions may lead to permanent employment within the university, giving you a potential pathway for long-term career advancement.

Contribution to the University Community: By working with Unitemps at DMU, you become a part of the university community and can contribute to its success and growth.

More information on the DMU Branch can be found HERE.

THE ROLE

Working within People Services, this role will undertake specialist human resources administration work for the, People Operations teams supporting local and university-wide projects and activities.

The role is working full time 37 hours on a hybrid basis- You will start as soon as possible with a current end date of 30/09/26

Duties and responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to HR teams, including confidential project work, research, and liaison with internal and external stakeholders.
• Update and maintain HR content on the Connect intranet in partnership with subject matter experts.
• Produce and support professional internal and external reports, presentations, and ensure templates are up to date.
• Support the Staff Review Group by:
  • Administering PAFs, CAFs, and related documentation for senior staff.
  • Liaising with colleagues to ensure the smooth running of panel meetings.
• Prepare and draft correspondence, publications, and presentations as required.
• Provide ad hoc financial administration, including raising purchase orders using SAP.
• Carry out other duties appropriate to the role and grade as required.

General Responsibilities

• Contribute to improving environmental performance and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by following the university's Environmental Policy.
• Deliver services in line with the Equality Act 2010 by promoting equality, diversity, inclusion, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
• Comply with all university health and safety policies and complete mandatory training.
• Help maintain a safe working environment for staff, students, and visitors.
• Report accidents and dangerous incidents promptly through the university's reporting system.

Skills and experience

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.

Experience

• Significant experience providing administrative support within a busy office environment.
• Experience of undertaking desk-based research.
• Experience of providing administrative support to projects.
• Experience of financial administration, including:
  • Purchasing.
  • Raising purchase orders.
  • Processing invoices.
  • Interrogating data.
  • Using SAP or another electronic finance system.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage conflicting demands while meeting deadlines and maintaining professionalism.
• Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work with limited supervision.
• Strong digital skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams (or equivalent).
• Diplomacy, political awareness, and the ability to handle sensitive issues confidentially.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Equality & Diversity

• Ability to provide an inclusive service to a diverse range of people, promoting equality and positive working relationships.

Location
De Montfort University

Additional information

Unitemps is acting as an Employment Business, supplying temporary workers, in relation to this vacancy.

Unitemps DMU operates a monthly payroll - Please refer to the candidate information hub for DMU unitemps in relation to pay dates and further information - https://www.unitemps.com/resources/info-hub/?type=candidate-uk&branch=dmu

We aim to notify all candidates of the outcome of their application however volume of applications sometimes do not allow us to do so; please check your application status via your Unitemps account regularly; we may also communicate via email; please check your junk mail.

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