People and Culture Advisor (HR)
Salary: £28,344 to £45,357 (depending on experience)
Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute
The CRUK Scotland Institute in Glasgow is one of Europe’s leading cancer research centres. It is core funded by Cancer Research UK and supports leading research into the molecular mechanisms of cancer development. The Institute provides an outstanding research environment, underpinned by state-of-the art core services and advanced technologies.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR generalist advisor to support the Institute’s busy People and Culture function. The successful candidate will work as part of a small but dynamic People and Culture team to support its activities across the Institute.
The Institute employs over 300 staff comprising academic research scientists, research services support staff and administration support. In addition, the Institute also supports about 40 PhD students and 50 associated research staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with employment law and best practice
- Assist HR Manager with Employee Relations cases
- Provide expert advice on HR policies and procedures
- Support design and delivery of learning events and programmes
- Support Institute Health and Wellbeing strategy
- Ensure HR system and database is maintained and up to date, advising of any enhancements/improvements required
Full job description available here.
Essential criteria
- CIPD Level 5 or other relevant Human Resources Management qualification
- Strong generalist HR experience in a relevant setting
- Strong understanding of current employment law
- Experience of managing employee relations issues
- Strong IT skills and experience with HR systems (MHR Itrent an advantage)
For informal enquiries please email the HR Manager Elaine Marshall at e.marshall@crukscotlandinstitute.ac.uk
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Our overarching research ethos at the Institute is about excellence, honesty, openness, accountability and integrity. The diversity of our staff and students is also what makes the Institute such a vibrant place to work and advance discoveries in cancer research. Family friendly policies, our collaborative ethos, a focus on good mental health and well-being and opportunities for all help to create an enjoyable and inclusive workplace where your voice matters.
Employee Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 40.5 days annual leave including bank holidays (FTE)
- Defined contribution pension scheme
- Free life assurance scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Interest free season ticket loans
- Additional maternity pay for 6 months at full salary
- Shared parental leave including up to 6 weeks paid at full salary
- Cycle to work scheme saving tax and NI on cycle purchase and spreading repayments over up to 12 months
- Access to employee benefit schemes with discounts on supermarkets, cinema, travel and much more.
- On-site secure parking
Closing date for applications: 28th March 2025 2024
We may contact promising candidates on a rolling basis, so we would encourage you to apply as soon as you are ready.
