Human Resources Specialist

2 days ago


Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Medical Research Council – Mary Lyon Centre Full time

As an HR Officer at the Medical Research Council – Mary Lyon Centre, you will be responsible for the day-to-day aspects of recruitment and HR administration, reporting to the Deputy Head of HR.

The role involves managing the recruitment process, including advertising vacancies, shortlisting candidates, and conducting interviews. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate records and providing administrative support to the HR team.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing the recruitment process, including advertising vacancies and shortlisting candidates
  • Conducting interviews and making recommendations for appointment
  • Maintaining accurate records and providing administrative support to the HR team
  • Providing guidance and support to line managers on HR-related matters

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Experience in HR and recruitment
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

The Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell is an internationally renowned centre at the forefront of genetics research. As the hub of the new National Mouse Genetics Network, the specialist facilities and capabilities of the MLC support a number of distinct research clusters spread across the UK to accelerate our understanding of human disease.

Benefits of working at the MRC include:

  • Defined-benefit pension scheme
  • Excellent holiday entitlement
  • Access to employee shopping/travel discounts
  • Salary sacrifice cycle-to-work scheme

For more information and to apply, please visit our website.



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