Are you a HR professional who would like to support creativity and growth in a leading higher education setting?
Can you start in January?
My client is prestigious university who are looking to recruit a HR Business Partner initially on 3 month temporary contract until the end of March 2026.
They offer a hybrid working policy. You will work 3 days per week in their office based in the city with the remainder of the week working from home.
To be considered for the role you will have worked within a higher education environment within a business partnering role. You will need to be CIPD Level 5 or 7 for this role.
Paying £30.22 per hour PAYE
Role
*Acting as HR lead for allocated business areas, ensuring best practice
*Advising senior managers on workforce planning, performance, and employee relations
*Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and talent development strategies
*Managing complex HR cases including sickness, grievance, and disciplinary
*Collaborating with corporate HR teams on policy, learning, and job evaluation
*Leading on change projects and representing HR in organisational forums
*Coaching and developing HR team members
*Reviewing data and reports to identify trends and inform decision-making
*Supporting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and sustainability projects
*Providing strategic advice on recruitment processes to ensure fairness and inclusivity
*Maintaining oversight of sickness cases and liaising with Occupational Health
*Participating in HR cyclical processes such as performance reviews and safeguarding audits
*Helping design and implement specific HR policies and procedures
Please apply at your earliest convenience to be considered.