At a Glance
- Tasks: Support HR strategy and deliver effective people management practices across the university.
- Company: Join the University of Bath, a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Benefits: Generous leave, pension schemes, discounts, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Part-time role with excellent career growth and a commitment to diversity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in HR while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: CIPD qualified with strong HR knowledge and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 38233 - 46729 £ per year.
The role of HR Advisor at the University of Bath is a varied and interesting one, working with a range of stakeholders based in Faculties and Professional Services Departments. You will work closely with the matrix team and HR Business Partners in order to deliver a timely and legally compliant service, as well as working with our colleagues in Reward, Workforce Development, Culture and Inclusion and Safety, Health and Wellbeing.
The aim of the role is to enable excellent people management practice and build the capability of individuals, teams and departments to meet the University’s and the departments objectives. The role will support designated business areas, developing effective working relationships with key stakeholders, whilst working for and alongside HR Business Partners.
The HR Advisor will support the delivery of the HR Strategy and work in such a way that supports pace, innovation and customer service in HR service delivery.
About you
- CIPD qualified or equivalent
- Effective knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice and its practical application appropriate to a generalist advisor role
- Proven experience of delivering outcome- and customer-focused HR advice and guidance
- Strong communication and relationship building skills
- Able to advise, support and coach managers to manage employee relations issues effectively
- Experience of actively managing HR casework from absence and wellbeing conversations through to investigations and formal processes is essential
This role is offered on part-time, permanent basis (24.5 hours per week). A minimum of two days a week on campus is required.
We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality, receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from underrepresented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.
We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, an accredited Disability Confident Leader, autism-friendly university, and committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.
What we can offer you
- Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work-life balance
- Generous employer contributory pension schemes
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Staff discount at Team Bath gym
- Staff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities, such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more
- Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
- A family-friendly workplace
- An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
- Relocation allowance
- Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
- Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app
Find out more about our benefits on our website and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work, as well as following us on X and LinkedIn.
Be Well at Bath
We’re committed to creating a health-supporting working environment where everyone can thrive and be at their best. We offer a range of resources to enable you to do that from your first day here, including:
- Staff support groups and networks
- A network of Staff Wellbeing Champions
- A suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thrive
Find out more about being at your best at Bath on our website.
Right to Work in the UK:
We do not assess immigration or right to work status until the offer stage. Being invited to interview does not guarantee you are eligible for visa sponsorship, and all offers are conditional on meeting right to work requirements. Further information is available on our application support webpage.
Anonymous shortlisting: We are constantly seeking to reduce the unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details such as your name may be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.
HR Advisor in Bristol employer: University of Bath
The University of Bath is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where collaboration and innovation thrive. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees benefit from comprehensive training opportunities and a supportive culture that values work-life balance. Located in a vibrant city, the university provides a fulfilling career path for those looking to make a meaningful impact in higher education.
