HR Administrator

Hours: Full Time – 37 hours per week

Leeds Arts University is the only specialist arts university in the North of England. We have contributed significantly to the development of arts education for over 170 years, and have developed a national and international reputation based on the achievements of our students and staff.

A vacancy has arisen for a Full Time HR Administrator. The post is part of a team and the role will  include a wide range of responsibilities supporting the University’s HR Advisers. The post will provide support across all areas of HR with a specific emphasis on staff development and training in the first instance; though the postholder will from time to time provide support on timetabling, recruitment and Employee Relations matters.

Candidates should have substantial and relevant experience in an administrative role, possess good verbal and written communication skills, and have the ability to maintain the strict level of confidentiality required in an HR environment. The successful candidate will have excellent organisational and prioritising skills, being able to manage their own workload within the team. Much of our work takes place on digital platforms so we expect proficiency in Microsoft applications and a willingness to learn (or experience of) our HR & Payroll system. The full person specification for this role can be found in the job description.

Please note CV’s will not be accepted for this position. If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please click the 'apply' button where you will be redirected to our website.

Closing date: Wednesday 10^th December 2025 at 11:59pm

Interview date: Friday 19^th December 2025 (in person)

Leeds Arts University is committed to pursuing equality of opportunity and to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all learners and we expect our staff to share this commitment. We would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the University at this level

This role is based on our Further Education site and as such the successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

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