People and Culture Division
Human Resources Services
HR Service Administrative Assistant
Ref: SC4882
Starting salary from £24,685 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £26,093 per annum.
Do you have administrative experience and are looking for a new challenge or an opportunity to break into HR? If so we want to hear from you!
An exciting role has arisen for a HR Service Administrative Assistant to join the HR Service Team at an incredibly exciting time as we look to streamline and automate processes.
This is a varied role, providing administrative support to the HR Service Team and People and Culture colleagues. You will play a key role in assisting and supporting operational HR processes, feeding into process improvements and providing general office support activities.
You will have a good standard of secondary education or equivalent experience working in a similar role. Demonstrable administrative and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage a high workload in a fast paced environment is essential. You will also have strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills and an awareness of GDPR regulations. Previous experience working in an HR environment would be advantageous.
This full-time post is available on an indefinite basis.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
Benefits include:
- 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, medical centre, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 16 November 2025
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