Assistant HR Partner

Plymouth University; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking an Assistant HR Partner to join their HR Partnering Team. You will provide expert HR support, focusing on recruitment and employee relations, while contributing to policy development. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, a solid HR background, and knowledge of UK employment law, as well as a CIPD Level 3 qualification. This role requires on-site presence four days a week, with some flexibility for remote work.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Generous pension scheme

Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Development opportunities

Enhanced family leave

Flexible working

Retailer discounts

On-site nursery

Qualifications

• Proven HR experience and knowledge of UK employment law.
• CIPD Level 3 is essential; working towards Level 5 preferred.
• Strong communicator and team player with customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for HR queries.
• Support managers with casework and employee relations.
• Deliver training and contribute to HR policy development.
• Analyse HR data to identify trends.
• Collaborate across departments for seamless HR services.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to influence and build trust

HR experience

Knowledge of UK employment law

Customer-focused solutions

Education

CIPD Level 3

Working towards CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

Are you ready to take the next step in your HR career? We’re looking for a proactive Assistant HR Partner to join our HR Partnering Team at the University of Plymouth.

About the role

In this people-focused role, you’ll report to the Senior HR Partner and act as the first point of contact for a portfolio of academic and professional services teams. You’ll provide expert HR advice across recruitment, employee relations, performance management, job evaluation, and more - while contributing to policy development, training delivery, and continuous improvement.

You will :

• Act as the first point of contact for HR queries within your portfolio
• Support managers through casework and employee relations
• Deliver training and contribute to HR policy development
• Analyse HR data to identify trends and inform decisions
• Collaborate across departments to ensure seamless HR services

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Kate Murray : by email at

Please note : We’re currently unable to sponsor this role under the Skilled Worker visa route. However, we welcome all applicants, as other visa options may be available.

What we’re looking for :

• Strong communicator with the ability to influence and build trust
• Proven HR experience and solid knowledge of UK employment law
• CIPD Level 3 (essential) and ideally working towards Level 5 or equivalent experience
• Team player with a passion for customer-focused solutions

For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.

About us

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your HR career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment. Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development.

For this role, you will need to be on site 4 days a week. Although we can accommodate flexibility to work from home, being based on-site will be expected due to business needs.

Application Process

Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.

Anticipated Interview Date : Week Commencing Monday 19 January 2026

Our Offer

A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.

When joining us, you will receive :

• Generous annual leave : 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays & Closure Days
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On-site nursery

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed .

Additional Information

The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our .