People Partnering Officer

Glyndŵr University; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wrexham University is seeking a proactive People Partnering Officer to join the People Team for a 9-month period. The role supports colleagues across the full HR function, delivering a professional and efficient service throughout the University.

You'll work closely with managers to attract and retain talent, deliver induction and training programmes, manage employee benefits, probation processes, and employee relations activity, while helping to develop HR policies and systems to ensure

Responsibilities

• Attracting and retaining talent across the organization.
• Delivering engaging induction and training programmes for colleagues.
• Managing and promoting employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives.
• Overseeing the probation process and supporting managers in progression decisions.
• Supporting employee relations activity and casework where required.
• Helping to develop HR policies, processes and systems to ensure compliance and best practice.

Job description

We're looking for a proactive and people-focused People Partnering Officer to join our People Team for a period of 9 months. This is a varied role that supports colleagues across the full HR function, helping to deliver a professional and efficient service across the University.

Working closely with colleagues and managers, you'll play a key role in attracting and retaining talent, delivering engaging induction and training programmes, managing and promoting employee benefits, managing the probation process, supporting employee relations activity, and helping to develop HR policies, processes and systems, ensuring compliance and best practices across the function.

About You

You will be an organised and proactive people professional with experience working in an HR and/or administrative environment, providing excellent customer service and building positive working relationships. You'll have strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of work. You will be comfortable working independently, and able to use your initiative while recognising when to seek advice or support. An awareness of employment law and HR best practice is essential, as is experience of delivering training and/or providing guidance to others.

What We Offer

You’ll join a supportive team environment offering an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their HR career, gaining broad exposure and experience across the whole HR function. We are committed to staff wellbeing, professional development and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

You will receive a starting annual leave entitlement of 37 days inclusive of Bank Holiday and fixed closure dates, an excellent contributory pension scheme, as well as many other staff benefits.

Interviews will be held week commencing 5th October 2026.

Wrexham University is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates and will ensure applicants will not be discriminated against due to their protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. The University will make all efforts to meet your access requirements. Please contact our People Team as soon as possible to discuss any adjustments or assistance you may need to complete your application form, or to answer any queries you may have.

We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Any applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.