Full or Part-time – minimum of 25 hours per week

The opportunity

Skills

Are you an experienced HR professional with a strong background in providing generalist advice and solutions on people-related matters? Do you combine your knowledge of employment law and HR best practice with excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach? We have an exciting opportunity for the right person to:

Provide first-line generalist HR advice and pragmatic interventions to managers
Deliver proactive and timely responses to all HR enquiries
Take the lead on casework aligned to a specific faculty or division
Collaborate with stakeholders to shape and implement people-focused solutions
Develop and enhance HR-related projects to improve organisational effectiveness

An appreciation of working in higher education and managing change in a complex organisation would be desirable, but more importantly, we are looking for someone with an excellent track record of providing pragmatic advice and delivering people-focused solutions.

The People and Organisational Effectiveness Division

As HR Advisor, you will be part of Lancaster University’s People and Organisational Effectiveness Division. Our division is dynamic, ambitious, and customer-focused, supporting the University’s commitment to creating an inclusive and thriving environment for all.

About You

For this role, we are looking for someone who has:

Proven experience in a generalist HR role with the ability to manage casework independently
Strong knowledge of current employment law and HR best practice
Excellent communication skills to build and maintain professional relationships
The ability to prioritise workloads effectively and work on their own initiative
A collaborative and proactive approach to delivering HR objectives

Why work with us

Lancaster University’s main Bailrigg campus is a fantastic place to work, offering a vibrant yet tranquil environment surrounded by beautiful green spaces. Facilities on-site include a sports centre, shops, cafes, a multi-faith centre, a pre-school, and a state-of-the-art library.

We Offer a Comprehensive Package Of Benefits, Including

A competitive salary with annual reviews.
A generous employer pension scheme.
39 days off annually, including University closure days and bank holidays.
A family-friendly approach for those with parental or caring responsibilities.
Flexible benefits tailored to your needs and interests.
Support for relocation (where applicable).

Find out more about our employee benefits on our website: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/jobs

Contract and contact

This post is offered on a full or part-time, indefinite basis with a hybrid work pattern. We are happy to discuss flexible working options.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lucy Moore, HR Partner at l.moore9@lancaster.ac.uk

Find out what it's like to work at Lancaster University, including information on our wide range of employee benefits, support networks and our policies and facilities for a family-friendly workplace.

The University recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address all inequality in higher education whilst promoting the importance and wellbeing for all our colleagues. 

We warmly welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability or sexual orientation, and are committed to promoting diversity, and equality of opportunity. 

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