HR Adviser

Are you ready to make a real difference in a dynamic, forward-thinking HR environment?

At Loughborough University, our HR department is transforming how we support our people and deliver on our mission of Creating Better Futures. Together. After two years of exciting progress, we’re continuing to reimagine HR and we want you to be part of it.

We’re looking for a passionate, detail-driven HR Adviser to join our HR Services team. You’ll manage a varied portfolio of work, providing expert advice and guidance across a full range of HR matters. This includes employee relations casework and leading on key lifecycle processes such as sickness absence management, immigration, and fixed-term contract reviews.

You’ll play a vital role in delivering a progressive, inclusive and high-quality employment experience across the full employee journey from probation to retirement.

In this role, you’ll:

• Provide dedicated HR support to assigned areas of the University.
• Advise and coach managers and staff to resolve issues early and enhance employee experience.
• Lead on core HR processes and casework, ensuring fairness, consistency and compliance.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the HR department to support broader HR initiatives and projects.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.

We’re seeking someone who:

• Has HR experience in a large, complex organisation.
• Is committed to outstanding customer service and precision.
• Brings a proactive, solution-focused approach to problem-solving.
• Understands the importance of equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do.

We welcome applications from all walks of life, and we are really committed to diversity and inclusion in the way we manage recruitment and how we work with our colleagues at Loughborough University. We’ll expect you to be committed too.

In return, we can offer you a supportive and friendly environment with lots of opportunity to learn and develop your personal and professional skills.

For informal enquiries please contact Debbie Clancy, HR Services Team Leader by email D.Clancy2@lboro.ac.uk.

For more information, please refer to Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing date for applications: Sunday, 2 November 2025.

Interview date: Monday, 10 November 2025.

Our Benefits
At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:

Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme.

Where you work - access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green spaces, across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Financial Wellbeing - competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes and everyday savings opportunities.

Support for you and your family - on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options, and a range of family friendly policies.

Health and Wellbeing - discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support.

Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting.

Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.

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