Senior HR Advisor (Reward)

We are seeking to appoint a Senior HR Advisor, to work within Organisational and Staff Development.

The postholder will play a key role in the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the University’s reward framework during a period of organisational transformation.

The successful applicant will have substantial experience in reward, compensation, job evaluation and HR analytics within a complex organisation (HE desirable) with a strong understanding of EDI principles and pay equity in practice. Proven experience in supporting pay structure design and review is also essential.

For informal enquiries, please contact Ying-Ying Ho (HoY2@cardiff.ac.uk)

This post is full-time (35 hours per week), fixed term for 12 months and is available immediately. 

The majority of roles at Cardiff University are currently operating under “blended working” arrangements, with staff having the flexibility to work partly from the University campus and partly from home, depending on specific business requirements. Discussions around these arrangements can take place after the successful candidate has been appointed. 

Salary: £41,064 - £46,049 per annum (Grade 6). Please be aware that appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at start of scale with annual increments within the grade.

Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 days annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays), local pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, and more.  It is an exciting and vibrant place to work, with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter.  

Closing date: Friday, 7 August 2026

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds.  We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age.  We especially welcome and encourage applications from those from under-represented groups within the University workforce, such as those who identify as LGBT +, Ethnic Minority or those with disabilities. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements. 

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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