HR Business Partner

The role

Are you ready for a career that empowers you to make a real impact? We are seeking a passionate and talented HR Business Partner (hybrid) to join our vibrant team at the University of Bristol. As a key player in our organisation, you'll provide top-notch HR business partnering service to managers at all levels and tackling a diverse range of people management challenges. Your expertise will be vital in finding innovative solutions, considering HR policy, employment legislation, and our unique organisational culture. You will also contribute to the development of HR processes in order to achieve the aims of the HR strategy and University Plan.

This is a fixed term position with funding until 30 November 2025. Hours of work are part-time (21 hours). We operate a hybrid working arrangement and you will be expected to work a minimum of 1 day a week on campus.

What will you be doing?

The role will be expected to partner with the leadership teams in their area.  Routine activities within the role will include supporting managers with employee relations cases from all stages of the employee lifecycle, workforce planning, analysing and interpreting HR MI data.

You should apply if

You have:

• Proven experience working with professional or specialist staff.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and current HR trends.
• The ability to handle a busy workload with resilience and flexibility.
• A talent for building strong relationships with staff at all levels.

Why choose us? 

Join a top-ranked UK research university, offering a hybrid work environment, competitive pay, and flexible working arrangements. Benefit from attractive perks and a generous pension scheme. Embrace our inclusive culture, join diverse staff networks, and become part of a supportive community. 

Additional information

For informal queries about the role, please contact Mel Wise (melanie.wise@bristol.ac.uk) or Concetta Dragojevic (Concetta.dragojevic@bristol.ac.uk).

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Sunday 30th March.

Interviews likely to be held Wednesday 9^th April.

Our strategy and mission

We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.

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