Human Resources Business Partner
Posted 1 day ago by University of Bristol
£44,746 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of HR Business Partner is a part-time position focused on providing HR advisory services within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. The successful candidate will address various people management challenges and contribute to HR process development aligned with the HR strategy and University Plan. This fixed-term role is essential for supporting managers and enhancing employee relations across the organization. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to manage a diverse caseload effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide HR advisory services to managers at all levels within the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
- Support managers with employee relations cases throughout the employee lifecycle.
- Engage in workforce planning and analyze HR MI data.
- Assist with organizational reviews and manage academic procedures at School and/or Faculty level.
- Develop HR processes to align with the HR strategy and University Plan.
Key Skills:
- Experience as an HR Business Partner.
- Ability to manage a busy caseload and partner with managers in a complex environment.
- Flexibility and teamwork orientation.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Capability to explain complex issues clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
Salary (Rate): £44,746 yearly
City: City Of Bristol
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: HR
The role We are seeking a part-time experienced HR Business Partner to join our team working across the Faculty of Science and Engineering. As a key player in our organisation, you'll provide top-notch HR advisory services to managers at all levels, 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 role is part-time (21 hrs pw) and fixed term until 19/03/2027.
What will you be doing? Working with your allocated area of the Faculty you will establish strong working relationships with key managers. 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 will also be responsible for supporting organisational reviews, and assisting with the management of academic procedures at School and/or Faculty level.
You should apply if Have: Experience of working in a similar position as a HR Business Partner. Demonstrable experience of balancing a busy caseload and successfully partnering with managers at multiple levels in a complex environment. Flexibility in your approach and be happy to be part of a supportive team. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills are a pre-requisite with the ability to explain complex issues clearly and effectively to stakeholders of all levels.
Additional information Contract type: Fixed term maternity cover for 12 months Work pattern: Part time to include Wednesday and Thursday - third working day to be discussed. Grade: I Salary: £39,906 - £44,746 per annum School/Unit: HR This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Wednesday 4th March. For informal queries about the role, please contact Jo Livesey (Head of HR Business Partnering) on Jo.Livesey@bristol.ac.uk. Our strategy and mission We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.