University of York campus (with some remote working options available)
Interview date
22 October 2026
Posted Date
28/09/2026
Apply by
12/10/2026
Job Reference
15245
Documents
• Job Description 15245.pdf (PDF, 247.96kb)
Role Description
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 robust 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, com
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