HR Operations Assistant

Job description

UK Research & Innovation Salary: £30,895 per annum: Band: UKRI Band C: Contract Type: Fixed Term (14 months) Hours: Full-time/ Part Time (minimum 0.8 FTE) (flexible working available) Location: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire - Hybrid working available (Min 2 days per week in the office) Closing Date: 29th April 2026: About the role: The HR Operations teams provide high quality advice and support to people managers and employees on day-to-day HR queries, key HR processes, UKRI policies and employee relations cases as they arise. Working closely with the HR Advisors, and with interaction from the Centres of Expertise and UK SBS, you will be the first point of contact for many employees and managers. The role is busy and varied with key activities required so organisational skills are essential. This role is ideal for someone starting or returning to a HR role, with development and training opportunities available. Your responsibilities: - Provide advice to employees and managers’ on UKRI policy and processes - Review and action staff change forms and provide advice on associated policy and completion of forms where appropriate. - Act as gatekeeper for the HR inbox, ensuring querie...