People Adviser

Organisational Development service to support Academic Heads and Managers and to enhance the staff experience. This forms part of the wider goal to transform Professional Services to develop the student experience and enhance the academic endeavour. If you are a human resources professional who thrives on finding solutions to complex issues and exceeding customer expectations, come and contribute to the creation of a role. The role holder will support the People and Organisational Development (POD) Business Partners in the delivery of People Advisory service to academic schools. Responsibilities Support and work alongside a team of POD Business Partners in providing an excellent POD consultancy service to Academic and Professional Services Heads of Schools/Directors and Management, on all aspects of people management. Act as a first point of contact for advice on terms and conditions of employment, best practice and people management policies and procedures. Contribute to and support POD projects as directed by the Assistant Director, POD. Provide advice and guidance to managers on all people related issues and policies including informal and formal absence and performance management issues. Provide guidance on and process occupational health referrals and support managers in agreeing reasonable adjustments. Support POD Operations team in ensuring advice and guidance on recruitment is accurate and consistent, including job design, selection methods and onboarding. Ensuring that recruitment processes are effective and in line with Goldsmiths' policies and best practice. Undertake job evaluations in line with Goldsmith's evaluation method (HERA) ensuring consistency. Support POD Business Partners with complex employee relations cases and change management including providing administrative support and attending meetings as required. Support POD Business Partners in delivering POD policy and management training sessions and workshops. Provide secretarial support to the Academic Progression and Titular Awards Committee as well as Pay and Progression, and People and Organisational Development Committee. Contribute to development and implementation of POD policies and processes. Provide notes and administrative support for formal casework and committee meetings as required. You will be required to undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required. Ensure that you are aware of and aligned with Goldsmiths' Regulations, Strategy, and Objectives to proactively advance Equality and Diversity. At all times help maintain a safe working environment by participating in training as necessary and following the Goldsmiths' Health and Safety Codes of Practice. Essential Criteria CIPD qualified or relevant HR experience A,I, CIPD qualified or working towards a qualification A,C. Essential criteria 2 – Experience: Experience of working in an HR department A,I,R; Experience of providing HR advice on a range of HR issues to managers A,I,R; Experience of providing HR support on informal and formal employee A,I,T,R relations case work. Desirable Criteria Experience of working in Higher Education A,I,R; Experience of working in a unionised environment A,I. Essential Criteria 3 – Knowledge Up‑to‑date knowledge of statutory employment rights and legislation, A,I HR best practice and ACAS guidelines. Good understanding of best practice in promoting equality and A,I diversity in the workplace. Excellent IT and word‑processing skills; experience using Microsoft A,I Word and Excel, and HRMI systems. Excellent written communication skills with ability to draft non‑standard A,I,T emails and letters. Excellent verbal communication skills with ability to build working ,I relationships and influence and negotiate with others. Professional approach, including absolute discretion, diplomacy and ,I sensitivity. Prioritising own workload in an organised manner while balancing I multiple priorities and deadlines. Ability to work independently and as part of a team A,I. Goldsmiths, University of London is a world‑leading centre of educational excellence where ground‑breaking research meets innovative teaching and thinking. We are looking for inspiring and talented people to help build on our global reputation while also growing personally in a true learning organisation. As a college we are working to tackle inequality in all its forms and are working to promote equality on grounds of race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibilities. We are keen to attract candidates from diverse backgrounds who share our commitment to creating an inclusive culture in which all students and staff feel safe, respected and valued. Benefits Competitive salary Working in Zone 2, with fantastic transport links and interest‑free travel to work loans Excellent annual leave entitlement plus additional closure days at Christmas and Easter 3 days of volunteering leave per annum, plus parental and study leave allowance Maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave and pay Membership of USS or LPFA pension scheme, dependent upon grade Contractual sick pay provision Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, offering 24/7/365 confidential and free advice, support, and information service on a range of personal, family, or work‑related matters Free eye tests Cycle to work scheme Wellbeing initiatives including the Chaplaincy and Staff Choir On‑site dining facilities Access to University of London facilities such as Senate House Library Membership of Staff Diversity Networks: (Dis)Ability, Goldsmiths Race Equality Group, LGBTQ+, Menopause, Parents and Carers, Women at Goldsmiths. Staff are also encouraged to join networks as allies should they wish to do so rather than as members. #J-18808-Ljbffr