HR Advisor (CH13300)

University of Bath; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK university is seeking a proactive HR Advisor to join their HR Service Delivery team. This full-time fixed-term role involves supporting effective employee relations and delivering HR advice to line managers and staff. Ideal candidates will be CIPD qualified, possess strong communication skills, and have a solid understanding of employment legislation. The role offers various benefits such as discounts on gym memberships, educational opportunities, and a generous leave allowance.

Benefits

Free counselling services

Cycle to work scheme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Staff discount at Team Bath gym

Generous annual leave allowance

Relocation allowance

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified or equivalent.
• Effective knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Proven experience of delivering HR advice and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of an efficient and effective HR service.
• Work closely with stakeholders and HR Business Partners.
• Enable excellent people management practice and build capability.

Skills

Effective knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Ability to advise and coach managers

Experience in delivering customer-focused HR advice

Education

CIPD qualified or equivalent

Job description

We have an exciting, fixed-term opportunity for a proactive and highly organised HR Advisor in the HR Service Delivery team to support the delivery of an efficient and effective ER service. You will join a busy advisory team who are responsible for providing clear, outcome focused HR advice to line managers and individuals. The role of HR Advisor at the University of Bath is a varied and interesting one working with a range of stakeholders based in Faculties and Professional Services Departments. You will work closely with the matrix team and HR Business Partners in order to deliver a timely and legally compliant service as well as working with our colleagues in Reward, Workforce Development, Culture and Inclusion and Safety, Health and Wellbeing. The aim of the role is to enable excellent people management practice and build the capability of individuals, teams and departments to meet the University's and the department's objectives. The role will support designated business areas, developing effective working relationships with key stakeholders, whilst working for and alongside HR Business Partners. The HR Advisor will support the delivery of the HR Strategy and work in such a way that supports pace, innovation and customer service in HR service delivery.

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified or equivalent
• Effective knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice and its practical application appropriate to a generalist advisor role
• Proven experience of delivering outcome- and customer-focused HR advice and guidance
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Able to advise, support and coach managers to manage employee relations issues effectively.

This role is offered on a full time (36.5 hours per week) fixed term basis with an expected end date of 31 July 2026. A minimum of two days a week on campus is required.

Benefits

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

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