HROD Assistant -People Services

Job description

HROD Assistant -People Services

Human Resources & Org Development

Professional & Business Support

Grade 4 - £26,707 to £27,319 per annum (depending on experience)

As a member of the People Services team, you will support the delivery of excellent standards of HROD administration and payroll processes to colleagues across the University.

The HROD People Services team provides frontline customer service and enquiry management for HROD across a range of generalist and payroll related subjects.

You will be responsible for providing an effective and efficient administrative service across a range of HROD processes, accurately updating employee records within agreed deadlines and providing excellent customer service to University managers, staff, and external parties.

Inputting is completed in the HR and Payroll system (PeopleXD) alongside the production of word-processed letters and contracts.

You will work closely with the other HROD Assistants and Senior HROD Assistants within People Services, whilst also building key relationships with the wider directorate.

We offer a diverse range of benefits and opportunities to pursue a rewarding and fulfilling career in a supportive environment.

You will be contractually enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) one of the largest and most generous defined benefit pension schemes in the country.

Find out more about the LGPS.

If you are, or have been, a recent member of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) directly prior to joining us, you can choose to opt out of the LGPS and remain in the USS. Please contact the Pensions team to discuss options available.

Sheffield Hallam welcomes applications from all candidates irrespective of age, pregnancy and maternity, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, or marital or civil partnership status.

For this job we particularly welcome applications from ethnic minority applicants who are underrepresented in this area/this type of job at Sheffield Hallam.

The role is not likely to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route so if you are an international applicant, you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary right to work in the UK. For more information, please visit the UKVI Guidance before applying.

We welcome applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements.

To find out more, take a look at our guide to applying.

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Contact Person : Liz Dahlin
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Date Advertised : 27-Aug-2026
Closing Date : 14-Sep-2026

Location : City campus
Employment Type : Permanent - Full Time

Job number : 119867
Contact Email : [email protected]