HR Advisor

Introduction to YSJ university

Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the addition of our London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider.

Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.

About Us

We are a small, friendly HROD team, working together to deliver an effective and efficient service to our customers across the breadth of HROD operations, in line with the University’s People and Culture Strategy.

HROD colleagues work collaboratively and proactively with each other so that the collective service offer is recognised as being empowering, innovative and value for money; known for delivery, efficiency and instrumental in the achievement of University objectives.

We are looking for an experienced HROD Advisor to join our HROD team, a small team of colleagues who work together in ensuring the provision of a professional and expert HR advice service to the University. You would work in partnership with customers and other stakeholders to understand their current and future business challenges, goals and people requirements, and to deliver effective, innovative and pragmatic solutions to these requirements. We are looking for someone, in conjunction with the HROD team, to provide professional advice, guidance, coaching and support in the application of the University’s HROD policies and procedures.

About You

You will have proven successful experience of working in a HR service, providing professional, impactful expert advice and support to managers. You will have significant experience of complex case management relating to all employee relations matters, including health, conduct and capability and grievance and dignity at work.

Your strong interpersonal, leadership and motivational skills will enable you to engage with staff at all levels. In addition, your ability to initiate and implement change will support you in delivering the best possible customer experience. You will have achieved a Level 5 CIPD qualification.

Further Information

Flexible, hybrid working is available with some presence on our beautiful city centre York campus as determined by business need.

For informal enquiries please contact:

Craig Donachie HROD Partner c.donachie@yorksj.ac.uk

It is anticipated that the selection process will include a panel interview on Tuesday, 15th April 2025.

We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.

Application process support

We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached candidate guidance which provides advice about completing the application process.

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