At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide strategic HR support and coach managers in people management.
- Company: Join the University of Hertfordshire's valued Business Partnering Team.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days annual leave, public holidays, and extra time off during Christmas.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and opportunities for career growth await you.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a supportive environment while developing your HR skills.
- Qualifications: Degree or equivalent with proven HR experience and professional HR qualification.
The predicted salary is between 46049 - 46049 £ per year.
Overview
FTE: 0.8 FTE (working 29.6 hours per week - Fixed Term) and 0.8108 FTE (working 30 hours per week - Permanent).
- Duration of Contract: 1 year fixed term maternity cover; 1 permanent.
- Annual Leave: 30 days pro rata plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the office closure between Christmas and New Year.
- Location: Bishop Square, Hatfield.
- Team: University of Hertfordshire Business Partnering Team.
- About the Team
Our business partnering team provides solution-focused, practical, hands-on advice to managers and staff across the University and its subsidiary companies.
The team is highly valued by managers and acts as the primary contact for people-related matters.
Business Partners act as the conduit between the wider HR team and the Strategic Business Units (SBUs) with autonomy, collaborating to achieve success for each unit and maintain consistency of approach across the University.
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day strategic and operational HR support for SBUs with a full generalist remit.
- Assist managers early in identifying HR implications of change management strategies and workforce planning.
- Coach and influence managers to develop people management and leadership skills; constructively challenge inappropriate behaviours or actions.
Skills and Experience
- Proven HR case work experience, including disciplinary processes, grievance, absence management, and claims of harassment and bullying; support for change management projects.
- Experience with trade unions and, ideally, public sector environment.
- Experience developing and delivering workshops for staff and managers; ability to manage stakeholders in a partnering relationship and prioritise conflicting demands.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to negotiate, persuade, and develop professional working relationships.
- Ability to work independently on own initiative while contributing to the team and maintaining consistency.
Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent; substantial proven work experience.
- Professional HR qualification and CIPD membership.
Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of duties and essential criteria.
Please attach a personal statement showing how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.
- Additional Notes
- Internal applicants - apply via the employee self-service portal.
- UKVI sponsorship: we are unable to offer sponsorship; applicants must have UK Right to Work or demonstrate access before offer.
- Closing Date: 30 July 2026. Interview Date: TBC. Reference Number: REQ000841 & REQ000711.
- Date advert placed: 16 July 2026.
Salary: UH8 £46,049 per annum pro rata to £58,225 per annum pro rata by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience.
HR Business Partner in Hatfield employer: Technical University of Denmark
The University is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With the flexibility of hybrid working and generous leave entitlements, including 36 days off, staff are encouraged to maintain a healthy work-life balance while contributing to the academic success of students in the Faculty of History.
Contact Details:
Technical University of Denmark Recruitment Team
