Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.
The HR Team at LJMU supports every stage of the employee journey from recruitment and onboarding through to development, progression and wellbeing. We work in partnership with colleagues across the University to deliver people-focused services that help create an inclusive, supportive and high-performing workplace for our circa. 3,000 employees.
We are now looking for an HR Resourcing Assistant to join our team and play a key role in helping us attract and recruit talented people who make a difference across the University.
As a member of our HR Resourcing team, you will be one of the first points of contact for prospective employees, recruiting managers and visitors to HR. You will play an important role in ensuring candidates receive an excellent experience throughout the recruitment process. Your responsibilities will include:
- Advertising vacancies across a range of platforms
- Supporting recruiting managers throughout the recruitment process and ensuring compliance with policy
- Preparing and issuing offers and contracts of employment
- Coordinating and completing pre-employment checks
- Maintaining accurate records across our HR and recruitment systems
- Providing advice and support to candidates and colleagues on recruitment processes
This is a varied and fast-paced role that requires excellent organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering outstanding customer service.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has excellent administrative and organisational skills
- Communicates confidently and professionally with a wide range of people
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to customer service
- Has a keen eye for detail and takes pride in producing accurate work
- Is confident using Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Outlook
- Enjoys working as part of a collaborative team
Experience of working in an HR environment is desirable and experience of using HR and e-recruitment/applicant tracking systems would be an advantage. However, we are equally interested in candidates who can demonstrate transferrable administrative and customer service skills, a good knowledge of HR recruitment administration and a willingness to learn.
In return, we offer a welcoming and supportive working environment, along with an excellent range of benefits, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- A competitive pension scheme
- Learning and development opportunities
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing support
- Family-friendly policies
- Access to staff wellbeing initiatives
This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do. .
If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.
LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, ethnicity and religion or belief. All our appointments are made on merit. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments in the recruitment and selection process.
Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.
