Strategic People Partner/HR Business Partner at UWE, Bristol
Job Description
About the opportunity: We have an exciting opportunity to join our newly re-imagined People & Organisational Development (OD) service as a Strategic People Partner (formerly called HR Business Partner). Working within the ‘Talent Team’ as a strategic partner to Senior Managers within Colleges and Services within the University, the role involves supporting the development and retention of talent via workforce planning to meet our organisational needs and our 2030 People Strategy.
The role will work collaboratively within a team of Strategic People Partners, Talent Development, Talent Acquisition and Reward to ensure there is alignment between workforce plans and these areas. The role also requires extensive relationship management, working with key stakeholders across the University to develop and implement workforce plans.
This newly formed team signals our refined focus as a People function on driving and developing strategic workforce plans that provide the talent, skills, resource, and diversity required to ensure the success of the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape this approach at a transitional time for the service, influencing and engaging with key stakeholders within People & OD and across the organisation.
This is a full-time, permanent post working 37 hours per week. However compressed hours or a minimum of a 30-hour week can be considered. This post is not available on a job share.
About you: This is a strategic people role requiring you to have expertise in the development and implementation of workforce planning and talent management initiatives. You will need a breadth and depth of human resources experience across all key HR activities and be able to collaborate effectively to deliver innovative solutions to organisational challenges.
You will have an organised and strategic mindset with the ability to interpret and utilise data for organisational insights. You should have experience of leading and managing projects from conception to completion and the ability to self-manage and measure your progress against project objectives and deliverables. You will also need a high level of relationship management skills, particularly influencing, coaching and the ability to engage, build trust and seek buy-in from key stakeholders at all levels in the University.
You will need to work collaboratively with an inclusive approach and demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the value of inclusivity and diversity in the workforce. The role will require you to innovate and find creative and effective talent solutions to support the workforce needs of the University.
This role is best suited to colleagues with generalist HR knowledge and/or colleagues who have worked in a ‘partnering’ HR role, who have a strategic mindset and are motivated by working with the business to drive and deliver people solutions.
Where is this role based?
This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus with some travel to other campuses required occasionally. We have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.
We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 36,000 students and 4,200 staff from right across the globe. Based in Bristol, one of the UK’s most exciting and forward-thinking cities, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners.
In addition to progressive pay rates, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including generous annual leave and pension schemes as well as opportunities for training and personal development.
Add your individuality to ours
UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.
We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we’re always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing community and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you’ll thrive.
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, Multiple Heritage or Other Minority Ethnic and male candidates as we are currently under-represented in these areas within UWE Bristol, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.
Further information
If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Melissa Hayward, Talent and Workforce Planning Manager on 0117 328 4321 or email: melissa2.hayward@uwe.ac.uk.
As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.
UWE Bristol is a campus-based University and it is vital to our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore primarily campus based but with opportunity to work flexibly, either remotely or from home on an informal basis.
The University’s normal practice is that new appointments will be made at the starting point of the grade.
We reserve the right to close this opportunity earlier than advertised should we receive sufficient numbers of suitable applicants.
Interviews are likely to take place week commencing 8 April 2024.
We may be able to sponsor qualifying candidates for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. Please read our Skilled Worker Guidance to assess if you will be eligible to be sponsored under the criteria.
Please also refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist which provides details of which documents are acceptable to prove your right to work in the UK. Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to produce your right to work documents at your interview.
Please note that UWE does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.
