HR Researcher

Salary £27,000 to £33,000 depending on experience, plus benefits 

We are expanding our HR research and consulting work and we are looking for an experienced researcher with a relevant degree such as social science or occupational psychology and/or experience of applied HR research or process consultancy skills in an organisational setting.  We need someone who has HR knowledge and expertise, and who has experience of developing strong client relationships. 

You will be contributing to and managing a range of projects on people issues such as staff engagement, employee and management development, pay and reward, performance management, health and wellbeing and OD/change projects.

This job will be based at the Institute’s head office, in Brighton. Brighton and the surrounding areas of Sussex offer a stimulating environment in which to live with close access to the sea, countryside, cultural activities, London (1 hour) and France (2.5 hours).

What we offer

Our strongest offering to you is the benefit to your career and the development that working with us will provide. Our people are acknowledged experts in their fields and you will learn and develop by working with them on challenging consulting and research projects.

We also offer a contributory career-average defined benefit pension scheme, interest-free travel and cycle loans, a childcare voucher scheme, flexible working opportunities and 31 days' annual leave (which includes four Christmas closure days) plus bank holidays.

Job description/person specification

How to apply

To be eligible for consideration, please use an IES application form:

Please also complete an equal opportunities monitoring form:

Send your application form and accompanying equal opportunities monitoring form to:

Address: Careers, Institute for Employment Studies, City Gate, 185 Dyke Road, Brighton BN3 1TL  

or

Email: careers@employment-studies.co.uk

 

If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Catriona Homer, HR Manager on 01273 763421.

Application closing date: midday, Monday, 16 July, 2018

Interviews are taking place on either Thursday, 26 July, 2018 or Tuesday, 31 July.

Vacancy details

Job type HR Researcher
Application deadline 16 Jul 2018
Location Brighton
Salary £27,000 - £33,000
Contact telephone number 01273 763421
Contact email careers@employment-studies.co.uk
Contact name Catriona Homer
Document(s) Job specification (.pdf), Application form (.pdf), Application form (Word)

Legal note

The Institute for Employment Studies:

  • is a registered charity (no. 258390)
  • seeks to be an equal opportunities employer
  • is an Investor in People