HR Officer

University of Leeds; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated HR Officer to join their dynamic team. This role involves managing a wide array of HR activities, from workforce planning to recruitment, while enhancing service delivery through process improvements. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, committed to service excellence, and ready to tackle competing demands in a busy environment. With opportunities for personal development and a supportive team atmosphere, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in HR while enjoying a range of generous benefits.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Generous pension scheme

Health and Wellbeing discounts

Access to on-site childcare

Shopping discounts

Travel schemes

Access to personal development courses

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to service excellence and continuous improvement.
• Experience in HR practices and ability to coach and challenge effectively.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for full range of HR activities, including workforce planning and recruitment.
• Support managers in staffing issues and process improvements.

Skills

HR Management

Workforce Planning

Recruitment

Process Improvement

Coaching

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

As a HR Officer, you will have responsibility for the full range of HR activities, including workforce planning and recruitment. You will support managers in dealing with staffing issues effectively and implementing process improvements to enhance the service we provide. You will be a key member of our busy, solution-focused HR team, working with colleagues across the service on both "business as usual" and service-wide HR strategic initiatives. Alternatively, you may be working with one of the University’s major change programmes, supporting the introduction of new ways of working.

You will bring a strong commitment to service excellence and continuous service improvement. You will be able to act as a champion of good HR practice and be able to coach and challenge as required. As an experienced professional, you will be able to step straight into a busy team by being adaptable and comfortable in responding to competing demands.

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information, please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

What We Offer In Return

• 26 days holiday plus approximately 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts, and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Toby Crawford, Deputy HR Manager

Email: [e-mail]

Further details:

• Candidate Brief