Human Resources Assistant at University of Sunderland

In this role, you’ll help keep our HR services running smoothly and support a positive experience for colleagues across the University. You’ll provide high quality administrative support across HR Operations and Organisational Development, working on everything from contracts and payroll updates to recruitment, data management and staff queries. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that keeps things accurate, efficient and people focused, making a real impact by helping us deliver a reliable and responsive HR service.

This is a fixed term position for 12 months.

Is this you?

• You’re organised, proactive and great at managing a busy workload. You’re confident using IT systems, can follow processes accurately and have an eye for detail. You enjoy helping people, communicating clearly and solving problems as they arise. You take pride in delivering a professional service, can adapt to different tasks and teams, and bring a positive, can do approach to everything you do. If you enjoy working collaboratively and want to support HR services that truly make a difference, this could be the role for you.

Why join us?

At Sunderland University, we’re more than a place of learning, we’re a welcoming community that values inclusivity, collaboration, and well-being. We don’t just offer jobs, we offer careers that come with support, flexibility, and plenty of perks: 

•  Up to 44 days’ holiday - that’s 31 days’ annual leave, 5 festive closure days and 8 Bank Holidays! 
•  Award-winning staff networks that celebrate who you are. 
•  Lifestyle benefits, with savings on shopping, tech, bikes, and even cars. 
•  Health and well-being support, from private medical cover to gym discounts. 
•  Learning and development that helps you achieve your goals.

End Date: 18th March 2026