HR Business Partnering

Location:  Highfield Campus
Salary:   £30,942 to £33,797
Full Time Fixed Term from 02/08/2021 to 31/07/2023
Closing Date:  Wednesday 16 June 2021
Interview Date:   Tuesday 13 July 2021
Reference:  1382021DD

The University of Southampton’s mission is to change the world for the better. As a world-leading, research-intensive university, with a strong and high-quality educational offering, it is renowned for its innovation and enterprise and sits within the top 1% of universities worldwide.

We are looking for an engaging and collaborative recruitment professional to support our recruitment and talent acquisition strategy across the University.  The post is offered initially on a two year fixed term contract.

The role

Providing professional advice and support on staff attraction and recruitment campaigns for specialist, hard to fill and senior appointments. You will act as the recruitment expert on employee resourcing strategies, including assessment and selection tools and provide specialist advice and support on the implementation of the University’s recruitment strategy.

Actively promoting equality and diversity at all levels and ensuring all recruitment activities are in line with the University’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity strategy you will work closely with all HR stakeholders and hiring managers ensuring a smooth and effective recruitment service is delivered.

What we’re looking for

The successful candidate will be passionate about recruitment and the candidate experience, and have previous experience working in a similar role. With proven knowledge of talent acquisition best practice and emerging trends, you will have significant experience of delivering accurate and timely specialist recruitment advice and activities preferably in a large, complex organisation.  

You will have proven experience of senior stakeholder management along with a detailed understanding of a range of selection and assessment methods along with the ability to be hands-on and a strong team player who can work well across different teams. 

What we can offer you

Based at our lively Highfield campus, you will have access to our sports complex, Hartley Library and Staff Social Centre.  Initially you will be required to work from home due to the Covid-19 pandemic. 

We offer some fantastic benefits including 44 days leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days), options for flexible working, excellent family leave arrangements (including maternity, paternity, adoption, parental and carers leave), a wide variety of on and off-campus arts and culture facilities and access to a range of staff discounts and offers at local shops, restaurants and service providers.  

As a university we aim to create an inclusive environment that attracts, supports and retains the best students and staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences from across the world. 

The HR Team is proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We select candidates on the basis of merit and ability, and aspire to thrive In the diversity of our workforce.  We welcome applications from all candidates with an interest in the role and those who are committed to helping us create an inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, people who identify as LGBTQ+; and people with disabilities.

Application Procedure

You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Hannah Farrance (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 2750. Please quote reference 1382021DD on all correspondence.