Senior HR Business Partner

Job description

Human Resources

Part time (0.8 FTE, 4 days per week), Open ended, Hybrid role. Working days to be agreed with the successful candidate.

About the Role and HR Department

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior HR Business Partner role at Loughborough University. There has never been a better time to join us as we continue our journey of transformation enabling the university to deliver its strategy, Creating Better Futures. Together.

As a member of the HR Senior Leadership team, you will help shape and deliver our exciting HR transformation journey as we continue to evolve our service into the future and enable the delivery of the university People and Culture Strategy.

As well as providing strategic HR advice on complex issues, as a Senior HR Business Partner you will lead on the following: -

• Organisational Design 
  
  
• People and Culture

• People Policy 

• Strategic Workforce Planning

You will provide strategic HR leadership and partnering support across a portfolio comprising of our Estates and Facilities Management Department, Technical Services, and some other Schools and Professional Services. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will support the delivery of organisational priorities whilst providing senior technical HR advice. 

This is a diverse and high-profile portfolio. Key areas include:

• Estates and Facilities Management are responsible for the effective and sustainable management of the University's land, buildings and infrastructure, delivering a diverse range of services that underpin the student and staff experience. Its remit includes the University's capital building and refurbishment programmes, maintenance of our extensive 523-acre single-site campus, and the provision of accommodation, hospitality and catering services for students, staff and visitors. 
  
  
• Technical Services is a University-wide Directorate providing specialist technical expertise and support across a diverse range of disciplines, including Chemistry, Engineering, Geography, Textiles and many others. Comprising approximately 170 technical tutors, managers and specialists, the service supports both teaching and research activities through the management and operation of laboratories, workshops, studios and other specialist facilities. Working closely with academic schools, Technical Services plays a key role in delivering safe, innovative and effective learning and research environments, while ensuring compliance, health and safety, and the effective management of technical facilities across the University.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for a HR professional qualified to Chartered Member level of the CIPD and who thinks beyond processes, partnering with stakeholders across Schools and Professional Services to shape and influence people strategies with confidence.

Substantial experience of working within an HR function in a large, complex organisation is essential, alongside a proven track record of partnering with senior leaders, strong HR technical expertise, and experience of working effectively with trade unions.

For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Application Process and Further Support

If you would like an informal conversation prior to applying, please arrange a call with Matthew Hammonds, Director of HR via his PA l.a.badjie@lboro.ac.uk

For further support with your application, please refer to our application guidance, which includes some top tips to help you when completing your application.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that you may need during the recruitment process.  If there are additional adjustments, you’d like to request please contact Matthew Hammonds, Director of HR via his PA l.a.badjie@lboro.ac.uk.

• Closing Date: Wednesday 21st October (23:59) 
  
  
• Interview Date: Thursday 5th November  

Our Benefits

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 life event leave policies 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.

£47,389 to £56,535 per annum pro rata. Management and Specialist grade 7. Subject to annual pay award.