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Human Resources Partner
University of York
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University of York
£58,225 - £67,468 a year
Full-time
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£58,225 - £67,468 a year

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About the Role

The University of York is seeking a dynamic HR Partner to join our Directorate of Human Resources, People and Organisational Development for a 12 month fixed-term contract.

The successful candidate will be a senior HR professional who excels at combining strategic business partnering with strong trade union relations and progressive policy design and implementation?

This is a varied role as you will demonstrate your ability to act as a trusted strategic HR partner to our executive leadership, primarily working alongside Deans of Academic Faculties and Directors of Professional Services, to translate institutional priorities into tailored local people plans and actions. At the same time, you will support the University’s Employee Relations strategy, building collaborative relationships with recognised trade unions, and supporting the policy review requirements aligned to our strategic HR and Finance Transformation Programme. There will also be leadership and involvement in a number of key high profile projects to support the organisation following our recent University Strategy refresh.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic HR Business Partnering: Act as a strategic consultant to Deans and Directors, coaching leaders, building leadership capability, and navigating complex organisational change.
  • Employee Relations & Union Engagement: Support our institutional ER strategy and dispute resolution, acting at times as the interface with local, regional, and national trade unions and employer associations.
  • Policy Strategy & Governance: Support with the development, communication, and execution of a medium-term HR policy plan; author high-level strategic discussion papers for key executive groups such as UEB and the Operations Group.
  • Large-Scale Organisational Change: Lead major institutional projects, which may include formal consultation and negotiation regarding Terms & Conditions, Pay, and Reward frameworks.
  • Insights & Inclusion: Utilise HR metrics to identify strategic risks and opportunities, ensuring equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded across all HR solutions and project designs.

About You

We are looking for a proactive, visionary HR leader who brings:

  • Qualifications: CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent mid-to-senior HR experience.
  • Proven Union & ER Expertise: HR experience in a large, complex, unionised environment, with demonstrated expertise in collective bargaining, dispute resolution, and union negotiation.
  • Strategic Stakeholder Impact: A track record of acting as a trusted advisor to senior executives, equipped with the confidence to challenge constructively and guide high-level decisions.
  • In-Depth Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of UK employment law, equality legislation, Employment Tribunal practices, and key Higher Education trends.
  • Collaborative Leadership: Strong communication, project management, and relationship-building skills, paired with a commitment to fostering an inclusive, high-performing organisational culture.

Why Join Us?

At the University of York, we foster an inclusive, supportive, and flexible workplace culture. You will work alongside dedicated teams, lead high-visibility institutional projects, and play a key role in supporting our academic and operational excellence.

Ready to drive meaningful change?

Join us and bring your strategic HR expertise to a dynamic Higher Education! environment!

This is a 12 month fixed-term post and internal secondments are welcomed.

Interview date: week commencing 7 September 2026.

For informal enquiries: please contact Suzy Shelton at suzy.shelton@york.ac.uk


The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.

We also encourage applications from women for senior roles.

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum (essential) criteria for each position will be offered an interview. Read more about the University of York’s commitments under the Disability Confident scheme.

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