Job Description

There has never been a better time to join us! As an HR service we are going through a significant period of growth and are heavily investing in our HR team, creating a number of exciting new opportunities to support our future vision.

Providing a high-quality, progressive and inclusive employment experience is really important to us, and in this role, you will support the Senior HRBP to deliver a high quality, strategically driven HR partnership to schools and professional services. You will oversee all employee relations case work, whilst also coaching and supporting managers. In addition, you will lead on people matters covering restructures, training, and procedure development.

We are looking for someone who thinks beyond processes and who understands the importance of the employee experience to the University\'s overall success. You will be Level 7 CIPD qualified and have experience of working in an HR team in a large, complex organisation. It is essential that you have demonstrable experience of dealing with complex HR issues including employee relations casework and working with stakeholders to understand their needs. You will also be comfortable and experienced in managing change initiatives and delivering training.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion are of vital importance to the University and the HR department. We recognise that recruiting and retaining a diverse range of colleagues is key to achieving the University\'s strategic aim to be more diverse, equitable and inclusive.

Together we are creating an environment in which diverse individuals can belong, develop and thrive. We have made strides in recent years, but recognise we have significant work to do to achieve our plans to ensure EDI is embedded in all that we do.

Loughborough University has a strong history of Staff Networks, and we see them doing a great job in empowering colleagues, building their confidence and community, and providing voice and influence across the organisation. You can read more about Staff Networks at Loughborough here .

We recognise the value of a fulfilling and balanced work and personal life which promotes wellbeing. We seek to support colleagues in achieving this balance and have family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements and many roles can be suitable for hybrid dynamic working arrangements. This includes considering applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing HR team and positively impact on the delivery of a high quality, progressive and inclusive employment experience for all our employees. In return, we offer you a great place to work, with a generous employment package including:

• Up to* 44 days leave per year (including Bank Holidays and University Closure days).
• Hybrid working (We typically expect people to be in the office for 60% of their time).
• Generous pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Incremental pay structure.
• A range of childcare support initiatives and benefits including childcare vouchers; on-site university nursery (with salary sacrifice scheme); and holiday play schemes.
• Fantastic range of sports facilities and preferential membership packages available.

Closing date for applications: 26 July 2023.

Interview Date: Stakeholder interviews by Teams week commencing 31 July 2023 and final interviews will be held week commencing 7 August 2023.

A copy of the job description and person specification is available .

\xc2\xa333,348 to \xc2\xa343,155 per annum. Subject to annual pay award.

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