Job Description

Ref Number

C14-00180

Professional Expertise

HR and Wellbeing

Department

Human Resources Division (C14)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

43,981-52,586

Contract Type

Permanent

Working Type

Hybrid

Available for Secondment

No

Closing Date

15-Oct-2025

About us

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Our HR People Partnering (HRPP) Team is embedded within each Faculty and Division at UCL, working closely with both Central HR and local Faculty HR teams. We are active members of Senior Leadership Teams and collaborate across the university to deliver impactful people strategies. We support UCL's leaders and teams with expert HR advice and strategic guidance. Our goal is to help create a thriving, inclusive workplace, where people and organisational goals work in harmony.



The Associate HR People Partner will support our team by partnering with junior/middle managers and local HR colleagues in the Vice Provosts' Offices and the following group of world and sector-leading faculties:

Laws:

This faculty is one of the leading centres of legal education in the world, combining a strong theoretical foundation in the law with practical teaching from world-leading academics and practitioners.

Arts & Humanities

: Ranked 6th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2024), the Faculty of Arts & Humanities at UCL is recognised globally for both its teaching and research excellence.

Social & Historical Sciences:

This faculty is intellectually diverse and widely regarded as world leading, with the 2022 Times Higher World University Rankings placing our social sciences 13th in the world and our arts and humanities disciplines 5th.

IOE:

IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society, is a world-leading centre for research and teaching in education and social science - ranked number one for education worldwide since 2014 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject.

About the role

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This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role at the heart of UCL's People Partnering Team. You'll work alongside experienced HR People Partners to deliver people-focused initiatives that make a real difference to our staff and managers.



You'll be a trusted first point of contact for your client group, helping to resolve employee relations matters and working with our specialist Employee Relations Team on more complex cases. Your work will directly contribute to creating a positive and supportive workplace culture.



Data and insights will also be part of your toolkit: you'll prepare clear, engaging HR reports using business analytics tools, turning complex information into meaningful insights that inform decision-making.



Most importantly, this role is all about relationships. By building strong connections with managers and staff, you'll provide day-to-day HR advice and guidance, and influence how managers achieve both their local goals and UCL's wider ambitions.



This is a role where you'll grow your HR expertise, strengthen your analytical and relationship-building skills, and see the real impact of your work across one of the world's leading universities.


Please note, this is a full-time role starting from 5th January 2026 and is availablie on a hybrid basis with 2-days based onsite (Monday plus one other) at our London Kings Cross office.


Job Ref: C14-00180


Closing date: 15-10-2025 at 23:59 GMT (applications may close early if volumes are high, so early submission is recommended).

Job description and person specification available at the bottom of the advert.

About you

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We are seeking an experienced HR professional who can thrive in a complex organisation and is motivated to make a positive impact across UCL. You will bring a strong track record of advising on and managing a wide range of HR issues, including disciplinaries, grievances, organisational change and TUPE. Experience of working in a large, complex HR environment is essential, along with both generalist and specialist HR knowledge. You will be confident in providing high-quality HR administrative support, delivering clear and practical advice to managers on policies, procedures and best practice, and designing and facilitating engaging workshops on HR-related topics.



Alongside your experience, you will demonstrate excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data insights for client groups, run reports, and use visualisations such as graphs and tables to present insights clearly. You will be a confident problem-solver who can develop and implement practical solutions, drawing on sound judgement and an evidence-based approach. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are key: you will be able to influence and build relationships across UCL, communicate complex ideas in writing and in person, and produce accurate notes and reports.



You will also be able to demonstrate the following:


Experience supporting and contributing to organisational change processes, ensuring staff are engaged and transitions are managed effectively. Experience coordinating and carrying out job evaluation and grading activities with accuracy and fairness Experience designing and co-delivering workshops and training sessions, helping individuals and teams to understand and apply HR policies and procedures with confidence. A CIPD qualification (or equivalent).

We are looking for someone who is resilient and professional when faced with challenge, able to work independently but also thrive as part of a team. Most importantly, you will contribute to a collaborative and inclusive culture, working closely with colleagues across central and local HR teams to help everyone feel part of one supportive community.

What we offer

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Standard UCL Benefits:

41 days' holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 6 closure days) Option to purchase 5 additional days' annual leave Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, and immigration loan Relocation support for eligible posts On-site nursery and gym Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay Staff Support Service (employee assistance programme) Discounted medical insurance

Full details: UCL Rewards and Benefits.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.



We particularly encourage applications from candidates underrepresented in UCL's workforce, including those from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, and - for Grade 9 and 10 roles - women.



Read more: UCL Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.



Applicants should also familiarise themselves with UCL's policies on: Prevention of Bullying, Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy and Personal Relationships Policy