HR Partnering Team Location: Bailrigg Salary: £46,974 to £54,395 12 month fixed term contract (maternity leave cover) Closing Date: Sunday 18 February 2024 Interview Date: Monday 26 February 2024 Reference: 0131-24
About Lancaster University
Lancaster University is an academic powerhouse that combines high quality teaching and research with a strong sense of community and belonging. Lancaster's strengths are in teaching, research and the student experience reflecting their distinctive community.
The Opportunity
Lancaster University are looking for a dynamic, efficient, and motivated candidate to join our HR Partnering Team on a 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave to play a key role in the implementation of our People and Culture Plan, and University Strategy. The role holder will work closely with leaders in the UK and overseas to help build organisational and people capabilities providing people solutions that contribute to the University's success.
As HR Partner at Lancaster, you will have personal impact, professional credibility and act as a leader and representative of the People and Organisation Effectiveness Division. With a strong appreciation for the HE sector, you will bring your knowledge of the best people management practices to advise on the people implications for the University.
You will have an excellent track record of being a HR generalist including implementing business strategy from a people perspective, offering expertise in all people areas, as well as operational activity such as dealing with employee relations and policy development.
In return the University provides a competitive annual salary, generous annual leave allowance of 25 days, plus 6 closure days (to be taken over Christmas and Easter) and Bank Holidays. The University offers membership of the USS Pension Scheme, alongside a variety of other benefits.
Lancaster University provides an environment that strongly supports the individual needs of each employee, promoting a healthy work-life balance. They are committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies on an individual basis, as well as the Athena Swan Charter, which recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in higher education.
The University is committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and ensuring our culture is inclusive. We encourage applications from all diversity groups and people from the Global Majority for this position.
This contract is offered on a 12 month fixed term basis to cover maternity leave and is a great opportunity to be part of a team that will drive forward the HR Partnering Team.
If you want to find out more about joining our team, please contact Russ Quigley, Deputy HR Director at [email protected].
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