Human Resources Business Partner - AD2361DM

Start Date: As soon as possible

The University is looking for an experienced HR professional to join our HR partnering team. As an HRBP you will have responsibility for supporting various school and units, providing professional HR advice in complex situations, supporting change management and leading on projects in line with the people strategy. The role holder will initially provide support to the School of Medicine at an exciting time of growth dedicating approximately 0.4 FTE of the role to embedding changes and processes and building relationships with partners such as the NHS, as well providing HR support to various other School and Units in the remainder 0.6 FTE. 

We are looking for an experienced HR practitioner, with a relevant degree and CIPD qualification or equivalent experience with a proven track record of delivering impactful HR advice, experience of managing complex employee relations matters, up to date knowledge of employment law and experience of building strong working relationships with stakeholder groups. Excellent communication skills are essential, and experience of working in the NHS or HE sector is desirable.  

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:  

• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays
• Financial contribution to relocation where applicable 
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
• discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
• A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters

This post will be primarily based at the Eden Campus at Guardbridge, a state-of-the-art working environment for professional services units.   

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Louise Nixon, Deputy Director of Human Resources email: ln10@st-andrews.ac.uk, Tel: 01334 46 2350.

Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.  

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter and Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

Closing Date: 28 August 2024

Interview Date: 10 September 2024

Please quote ref: AD2361DM

Further Particulars: AD2361DM FPs.doc

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