HR Advisor
Job Type Full Time Permanent Salary £32,080 - £38,784 per annum Location Waterside Campus Closing Date 04-01-2026 Ref No UN5425 Documents
1. HR Advisor - Job Description.pdf
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About The Job
Interview Date: 15 January 2026
We’re seeking an experienced HR Advisor to support the delivery of employee relations and organisational design across a diverse customer base. Reporting to an HR Business Partner, you’ll coach managers, embed smarter working, and help create high-performing, supportive cultures in line with the University’s overall People Strategy.
Key Responsibilities
2. Support and guide line managers on employee relations and performance management issues that arise.
3. Advise on organisational design and workload management.
4. Analyse people data and deliver actionable insights.
5. Support cultural change and deliver HR training and interventions when required.
Join us and help shape a workplace where people thrive.
We want you to be able to carry out your work in a way that best supports UON and our students, but also you as an individual. We understand this may vary between different areas of the university as well as from one person to another. With Smarter Working you can work with increased flexibility, if you would like to, which can facilitate greater freedom and autonomy.
About You
6. Demonstrable experience in employee relations, complex casework, organisational design, and cultural change.
7. Excellent communication, influencing, and organisational skills.
8. Ability to work under pressure to multiple tight deadlines whilst ensuring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Qualifications
Essential
9. CIPD Level 5, or other related HR qualification, or relevant experience: particularly in strategically guiding leaders in people leadership and organisational design principles
10. A degree or equivalent experience
11. Evidence and commitment to continuing professional development
Human Resources
Our Human Resources department is at the heart of creating a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace. We provide strategic leadership and operational support across all aspects of people management, from employee relations and organisational design to learning and development. Working closely with managers, we help embed smarter working practices, promote wellbeing, and ensure compliance with employment legislation. Guided by the University’s People Strategy, HR focuses on attracting, developing, and retaining talented individuals while fostering a culture of collaboration, trust, and career growth
About Us
At the University of Northampton, we are committed to supporting aspirations, creating opportunities, and delivering meaningful impact. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a progressive, inclusive environment where excellence thrives for our students and staff.
Our People
Our staff are our greatest asset. We are dedicated to building an inclusive community that values diversity, promotes wellbeing, and supports personal and professional growth. By developing a first-rate People Strategy, we aim to attract and retain top talent, enhance career progression, and ensure that every colleague feels empowered to achieve their best.
Our Values
12. Inclusivity: We celebrate diversity and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to excel.
13. Sustainability: We are committed to becoming a net zero carbon institution, taking collective action for the benefit of society and the environment.
14. Aspiration: We strive for excellence in all we do, empowering our staff, students, and partners to reach their highest potential.
15. Trust: We build relationships based on respect, transparency, and shared goals.
Together, we are creating a future where our community, our work, and our impact truly make a difference.
Right To Work
All candidates will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK during the interview process. The University is open to considering Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this post to successful applicants who:
16. already hold a Skilled Worker visa and have continually done so since 22 July 2025;
17. and meet the eligibility criteria of the points-based immigration system for this position.
Equality
We welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented groups.