HR Business Partner

Location: Singleton or Bay Campus, Swansea

About The University

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

About The Role

This is a Fixed Term post until July 2025 working full-time.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact and to play a critical role in leading transformation across the University. As part of the HR Leadership Team, you will role model the University’s values as you work with your designated Faculty and/or Professional Services function to drive business performance through people, or work with HR colleagues to deliver strategic business priorities.

Highly visible and role modelling excellent leadership, you will be responsible for identifying, developing and delivering innovative HR solutions based on a long-term view of the University’s direction, within a complex and fast-paced organisation.

You will have strong emotional intelligence, exemplary communication skills, political awareness and the ability to work with and influence senior stakeholders. You will be outcome driven and exceptionally well-organised, with the ability to plan complex pieces of work at pace.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

Closing Date: 30 January 2025

Interview Date: 6 February 2025

Informal Enquiries: Brian Knaggs B.M.Knaggs@Swansea.ac.uk

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