HR Adviser (0.8 FTE) (maternity cover)

Part-Time (0.8 FTE) and Fixed Term to cover maternity leave 

Please note: If you have applied for this position previously, we are only considering new applicants for this role.

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

At Loughborough University, our HR department is redefining how we support our people and deliver on our mission of Creating Better Futures. Together. After nearly three years of exciting progress, we are continuing to evolve and we would love for you to be part of the journey.  

We are looking for a proactive, detail-driven HR Adviser to join our HR Services team. You will 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 will 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 will: 

• Provide dedicated HR advice and support to assigned areas of the University
   
• Coach managers and staff to resolve issues early and enhance the employee experience 

• Lead on core HR processes and casework, ensuring fairness, consistency and compliance 

• Contribute to continuous improvement, and support HR initiatives and projects where appropriate 

 We are seeking someone who: 

• Has HR experience within 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 

• Can make an immediate impact and contribute from day one 

If you are passionate about supporting people, improving processes and have excellent attention to detail and accuracy, we would be delighted to hear from you. 

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 Kam Bhupla, HR Services Manager, by email K.K.Bhupla@lboro.ac.uk 

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

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 18th March 2026  

Interviews will be held: Friday 27th March 2026 

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 space 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 those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options. 

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 a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting. 

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