HR Officer (Generalist)

University of Leeds; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed higher education institution is seeking an HR Officer (Generalist) to manage a variety of HR processes. This role offers a salary graded from £37,099 to £44,263 per annum, depending on experience. Responsibilities include workforce planning, recruitment, and enhancing HR services. The position supports both routine activities and major change programmes in a hybrid working environment. Benefits include generous holidays, pension schemes, and access to personal development opportunities.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays

Generous pension scheme

Access to on-site childcare

Discounted gym membership

Personal development courses

Qualifications

• Experience in HR activities including workforce planning and recruitment.
• Ability to support managers with staffing issues effectively.
• Strong commitment to continuous service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support the HR team with business as usual tasks.
• Implement process improvements to enhance HR services.
• Work on strategic HR initiatives and change programmes.

Skills

Service excellence

Coaching

Adaptability

Process improvement

Job description

HR Officer (Generalist)

Salary : Grade 7 (£37,099 - £44,263 p.a. depending on experience)

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 focussed 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 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.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus 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, and self‑development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
• Access to on‑site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!