HR Advisor

TransUnion; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major credit reference agency is seeking an HR Advisor to join their team in Leeds for an 11-month maternity cover. This position involves leading Employee Relations casework, managing compliance, and supporting HR initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of UK HR law and experience in employee relations. The role offers flexible working options and a generous benefits package including annual leave and wellness programs.

Benefits

26 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Global paid wellness days off

Contributory pension scheme

Private health care

Access to diversity forums

Qualifications

• Solid UK HR and employment law knowledge.
• Some employee relations experience, gained through various cases.
• Self-starter able to manage workload independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead on Employee Relations for client group and provide expert advice.
• Build relationships with managers and deliver proactive support.
• Drive compliance and manage HR risk register.

Skills

UK HR and employment law knowledge

Employee relations experience

Self-starter

GDPR knowledge

Excel and reporting skills

Job description

What We'll Bring

TransUnion is a major credit reference agency, and we offer specialist services in fraud, identity and risk management, automated decisioning and demographics. We support organisations across a variety of sectors including finance, retail, telecommunications, utilities, gaming, government and insurance.

What You'll Bring

We’re looking for an HR Advisor with strong Employee Relations expertise to join our team for an 11‑month fixed‑term maternity cover contract from early May 2026. Flexible working options: four days a week or full‑time.

This role is all about Employee Relations casework, work permits and compliance—you’ll lead on performance and wellbeing cases, provide expert advice to managers, and ensure a smooth, compliant process across a regulated environment. Alongside ER, you’ll manage compliance, risk, work permits, and partner closely with our central People Services team to keep UK and European requirements on track.

Day to Day You’ll Be

• Lead on Employee Relations for your client group – provide expert advice across cases including flexible working, sickness absence, and performance management.
• Build strong relationships with managers and colleagues, delivering exceptional service and proactive support.
• Partner with People Services – own the operational relationship, act as escalation point, and ensure SLAs and in‑market requirements are met.
• Drive compliance and risk management – ensure FCA SMCR adherence, manage HR risk register, and maintain the HR Business Continuity Plan.
• Manage work permits and sponsorship compliance in partnership with third parties, ensuring accurate record‑keeping.
• Monitor quality and process improvement – review SOPs, conduct spot checks, and recommend improvements.
• Produce reports and MI, support audits, and track workload through to resolution.
• Support wider HR initiatives – acquisitions, policy reviews, and specialist projects.
• Stay ahead of legislation and regulatory changes, adapting processes and documentation as needed.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Solid UK HR and employment law knowledge;
• Some employee relations experience, gained through a variety of cases;
• Relevant experience in an HR Generalist, Shared Services or HR Compliance role, covering the hire to retire lifecycle;
• Ability to be a self‑starter and independently manage workload in a fast‑paced environment, escalating or seeking guidance where required;
• Knowledge of GDPR legislation;
• Excel, reporting and analysis skills to allow you to produce, manipulate and interpret data;
• Experience in reviewing and improving policies and Standard Operating Procedures;
• Experience in owning and managing HR risks and compliance activities;
• Knowledge of work permits and immigration requirements (preferred);
• Experience of working in a regulated and/or global organisation (preferred).

Impact You’ll Make

At TransUnion you will be joining a friendly, forward‑thinking global business.

What’s In It For You?

As well as an excellent salary and bonus scheme or commission scheme (if joining our sales teams) our benefits package includes:

• 26 days’ annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Global paid wellness days off + a bonus day off to celebrate your birthday
• A generous contributory pension scheme + access to the TransUnion Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Private health care + a variety of physical, mental and financial fitness wellbeing programmes such as access to mindfulness tools
• Access to our diversity forums and communities so you can get involved in causes close to your heart.

TransUnion – a Place to Grow

If there’s something on the list of essential/desirable skills that you can’t quite tick off, don’t let that put you off applying. We are open to exploring training and development opportunities for the right candidate to ensure you are successful. We know imposter syndrome is real, let’s confront it so we can continue to grow and thrive together.

Flexibility at TU

We recognise that our people need the freedom to balance their day‑to‑day lives with their work. This is why we’ve set out to create inclusive and flexible policies and practices for you to accommodate all your responsibilities and needs: children, family and beyond. If the role is advertised as full‑time, don’t let this stop you from applying. Let us know if you’re looking for a part‑time or flexible working arrangement and we can discuss this with you.

Additional Support

At TransUnion, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individual’s talents and perspectives are valued. When you apply for a position with us, you’re not just joining a team, you’re becoming part of a community that celebrates differences and embraces equality. We understand that everyone has different needs, which is why we offer a range of reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to help you through the application process or to attend an interview with us by contacting [e-mail].

Interview & Hiring Process

Most of our recruitment processes are virtual, so you’ll get to know our hiring managers and teams over the phone and through video. If we need you to attend a physical in‑person interview your recruiter will inform you of this.

Recruitment Notice

We do not accept any unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies. If you are a recruitment agency on our PSL our talent team will contact you directly should we require any assistance.

Find Out More About Life At TU UK

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This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in‑person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.

TransUnion Job Title: Sr Analyst, Employee Relations