Human Resources Advisor
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Position Overview & Specifications
£34,976 – £37,904 per annum, pro rata (for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression of up to £48,180 per annum, pro rata)
We have a unique opportunity for a Human Resources Advisor to join the University on a job-share basis for a 12-month period.
As part of the HR Business Partnering Team, you will be responsible for providing first-line professional HR guidance and support to managers, as well as managing HR casework. Working collaboratively with your job-share partner, you will work with the business to deliver efficient, proactive, innovative and pragmatic business-focused HR solutions and recommendations. You will also work proactively with the business to improve employee relations through coaching and building management capability to support effective people and performance management.
This is a part-time role for 16 hours per week. As this is a job share with a current member of staff, the days and hours needed are fixed: Monday 9.30 – 16.00, Tuesday 9.30 – 16.00, Wednesday 12.30 – 16.30 (inclusive of 30-minute breaks on Monday and Tuesday).
Skills
You'll have current knowledge of employment legislation, its application and best practice, combined with HR generalist experience in a large and complex organisation. This role involves working with various stakeholders to develop their HR skills through a coaching approach to ensure a high-quality staff experience across the organisation. You will also have a relevant degree or equivalent HR experience.
Benefits
As well as competitive pay scales, we offer generous holiday entitlement. We also offer opportunities for further salary progression based on performance, and the opportunity to join a contributory pension scheme.
About Us
At the University of Derby, we make it real. Our undergraduate, postgraduate, professional, foundation, part-time and short courses enable people to get wherever they want to be in life. With 34,000 students, including 1,700 from overseas, we’re going from strength to strength – and we want you to be part of our growing team.
For more information and to apply, please click the “Apply” button.
Closing date: Tuesday 28 February 2023.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Part-time hours: 16 per week
Salary: £34,976.00-£37,904.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: 0802-22
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Human Resources Advisor roles across University of Derby's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £34,976 - £37,904 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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