HR Partner - 0350-25

Lancaster University Conferences and Events+; England; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster University is seeking an HR Partner to shape and implement HR strategies, enhance employee experience, and manage operational activities. The role is full-time and fixed-term, offering a vibrant work environment with numerous benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual reviews

Generous employer pension scheme

39 days off annually

Support for parental and caring responsibilities

Qualifications

• Experienced HR professional with a track record as a HR generalist in a large organization.
• Understanding of HR issues in the higher education sector is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Shape and implement effective HR strategies and programmes.
• Enhance staff experience and facilitate workforce planning discussions.

Skills

HR knowledge

motivational leadership

Job description

HR Partner

HR Operations

Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK

Salary: £48,148 to £55,755 (Full time, Fixed-Term)

Closing Date: Sunday 25 May 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Reference: 0350-25

What we’re looking for

Skills
Are you an experienced HR professional with wide-ranging HR knowledge and motivational leadership skills? We have an opportunity for the right person to help us:

• Shape and implement effective HR strategies and programmes
• Enhance our staff experience, enabling employees to flourish
• Facilitate workforce planning discussions and handle operational activities such as employee relations

At Lancaster University, as HR Partner, you will have personal impact and professional credibility to represent the People and Organisation Effectiveness Division. Your insights will be essential in implementing our People and Culture Plan and aligning with the University’s strategic goals.

An understanding of HR issues in the higher education sector is desirable, but more importantly, we seek someone with an excellent track record as a HR generalist in a large, complex organization.

The People and Organisational Effectiveness Division

Lancaster University’s People and Organisational Effectiveness division comprises 10 expert teams:

• Educational Development
• Employee Relations
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
• Global Mobility
• Health and Safety
• HR Partnering
• HR Systems
• Organisational Development
• Payroll and Pensions
• Reward

Why work for us

Lancaster University's beautiful campus offers a vibrant work environment, blending urban activity with green spaces and seasonal landscaping. Facilities include a sports centre, shops, cafes, a multi-faith centre, pre-school, post office, and a library. Numerous clubs, groups, and networks foster community and support work-life balance.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary with annual reviews
• Generous employer pension scheme
• 39 days off annually, including university closure days at Easter and Christmas, plus bank holidays
• Support for parental and caring responsibilities

More benefits are detailed on our website: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/jobs.

This is a fixed-term role for 18 months. It is full-time, but flexible working options are available, combining campus presence and remote work.

For more information or an informal chat, contact Catherine Ellwood, Head of HR Partnering, at [e-mail].

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Lancaster University values diversity and equality, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to a culture of inclusion and wellbeing.

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