Human Resources Officer

Loughborough University; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Hybrid facilities

Pension schemes

Wellbeing support

Sustainable travel

Job summary

Loughborough University is seeking an organised HR Officer to join HR Services and support the employee lifecycle across the University. You will provide administrative support for probation, contract changes, DBS checks, sickness absence, holidays and retirements, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.

You will maintain employee records, update HR systems and produce correspondence, acting as a first point of contact for HR enquiries and working closely with HR Advisers to deliver a seamless

Qualifications

• Ability to support probation, contract changes and DBS checks.
• Accurate record keeping and HR system data entry.
• Proactive customer service to staff and managers.

Responsibilities

• Support probation, contract changes, DBS checks, sickness, and holidays.
• Maintain employee records and update HR systems.
• Act as first point of contact for HR enquiries and assist HR Advisers.

Skills

Organised

Customer focused

Data systems

Prioritisation

Inclusive culture

Job description

Full-time, Fixed-term Opportunity (8 months or earlier return of the post-holder)

There has never been a better time to join the Human Resources team at Loughborough University. We are committed to delivering a high quality, progressive, equitable and inclusive employment experience for our staff and are looking for an organised and customer-focused HR Officer to join our HR Services team.

As an HR Officer, you will play an important role in supporting employee lifecycle processes across the University. You will provide administrative support for a wide range of activities including probation, contract changes, DBS checks, sickness, extended family leave, holidays, resignations and retirement, ensuring these are delivered accurately, efficiently and in line with agreed procedures. You will maintain employee records, process employee changes, update HR systems, produce correspondence and help ensure the accuracy and integrity of HR information.

Acting as a first point of contact for HR enquiries, you will provide a professional and responsive service to employees and managers, resolving queries and directing more complex matters to the appropriate HR team. You will work closely with HR Advisers and colleagues across the University to support a seamless employee experience.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Organised and highly accurate
• Customer focused and approachable
• Confident using systems and managing data
• Able to prioritise a busy workload
• Keen to contribute to a positive and inclusive employee experience

For more details please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

For an informal enquiries please contact Debbie Clancy, HR Services Team Leader on [e-mail]

Interview date: 29th September 2026

Please note we may close the job earlier then the closing date indicated, if we have sufficient number of applications.

At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:

• Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme.
• Where you work - access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
• Financial Wellbeing - competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities.
• Support for you and those close to you - through our range of family leave options, as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options.
• Health and Wellbeing - discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support.
• Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting.

Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.