Human Resources & Organisational DevelopmentFTC - 12 months - hybrid - Bournemouth - parking
£26,000 - £27,500 DOE
About the roleThis is a varied, people‑focused HR role at the heart of Bournemouth University. As an HR Services Adviser, you’ll play a key part in delivering a high‑quality, responsive and professional HR service that supports our staff and managers across the entire employment journey — from recruitment through to ongoing employment and change. Someone used to HR Services, ideally lifecycle and recruitment process, with good HR Systems use.
You’ll be a trusted first point of contact, providing clear, confident and practical advice, while managing a busy and rewarding workload. Working closely with Faculties and Professional Services, you’ll help ensure BU remainspliant, efficient and an excellent place to work, aligned to our ambitious BU 2035 vision.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys pace and variety, cares about service excellence, and wants to continue developing a career in HR within a supportive, collaborative environment.
What you’ll be doing
1. Acting as the first point of contact for HR advice, supporting managers and staff with policies, procedures and best practice
2. Managing end‑to‑end recruitment processes, including advertising, selection, appointment and onboarding
3. Coordinating and administering employment lifecycle activities, such as contracts, probation, changes to employment and flexible working requests
4. Supporting key people processes, including family leave, sickness absence and fixed‑term contract management
5. Ensuringpliance with employment law, immigration requirements, pre‑employment checks and data protection standards
6. Producing and maintaining HR records and reports, helping managers proactively manage key dates and actions
7. Working closely with Payroll to resolve queries and ensure staff are paid accurately and on time
8. Providing guidance on HR systems, digital processes and continuous improvements to the way we work
9. Supporting formal HR processes such as disciplinary and grievance hearings
10. Building strong working relationships across the University and contributing to service improvements and HR projects
11. Deputising for the HR Services Manager when required
What we’re looking for
Essential
12. Experience working in a busy, fast‑paced administrative or HR environment
13. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
14. A good understanding of HR processes across the employment lifecycle
15. Confidence providing clear, professional advice to a wide range of stakeholders
16. Excellent IT and digital skills, with confidence using systems and data
17. An understanding of data protection and informationernance
18. Working towards (or willing to work towards) CIPD Level 3/5
Desirable
19. Experience working in HR within a large orplex organisation
20. Experience within Higher Education
21. Knowledge of immigration processes and right‑to‑work requirements
How you’ll work
You’ll be proactive, professional and solutions‑focused, with a genuinemitment to service excellence. You’ll bring integrity, kindness and respect to your work, handle sensitive matters with care and discretion, and know when to seek advice or escalate issues to senior colleagues.You’ll also be someone who enjoys improving processes, embracing technology and contributing ideas that make a real difference.
We offer:
22. A supportive and inclusive culture
23. Opportunities for learning, development and career progression
24. A strongmitment to equality, wellbeing and sustainability
25. The chance to contribute to a globally connected, forward‑thinking universitymunity