Location University of Warwick Campus, Coventry Department Human Resources Position Type Permanent Salary £56,921 to £65,814 per annum About the Role For informal enquiries, please contact Jayne Baker (Interim Director of HR Shared Services) at Jayne.Baker.1warwick.ac.uk. The University of Warwick is looking for an experienced Head of People Partnering & Advisory to lead a high-performing People Operations team dedicated to providing a seamless, expert advisory service across the University. In this pivotal role, you will manage and support a team of People Advisors, overseeing case management and handling complex people-related matters with a focus on resolving cases efficiently and in line with best practice. As Head of People Partnering & Advisory, you will play a critical role in ensuring the consistent and fair application of People policies and processes, acting as an escalation point for more complex or sensitive issues. Your leadership will be key to shaping a team culture that is positive, inclusive, and aligned with the University’s values. You will collaborate with senior leaders across the People function, including Strategic People Partners and Employee Relations, to maintain high service standards and to drive continuous improvement in the delivery of People services. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of People Operations, providing expert guidance and leadership while promoting the development of a high-performing team, and driving the University’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in all aspects of People management. We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis, even where a position is advertised as full-time, unless there are operational or other objective reasons why it is not possible to do so. About You The ideal candidate for this role will be a strategic and empathetic leader with significant experience in People Operations, including case management, people advisory services, and team management. You will have a strong understanding of People policies, conditions of employment, recruitment, and employee relations, and the ability to handle complex and sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism. You will bring a proven track record in leading teams, offering pastoral care, and driving performance management, talent development, and succession planning. Your ability to collaborate across functions, particularly with Strategic People Partners, will be crucial in ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency in service delivery. Additionally, you will be passionate about fostering an inclusive culture and embedding DEI principles within all People processes and practices. If you are a collaborative leader with a focus on service excellence, people development, and operational effectiveness, we would like to hear from you. About the Department In the Human Resources Department, we are committed to nurturing our talent and fostering a thriving community. Our team ensures a supportive, inclusive and innovative working environment for all university colleagues. Come and join the team to help contribute to the success of our globally renowned institution. Our purpose is to enable our people to thrive in an ever-changing environment to make a better world. We want to be a People function that puts people at the heart of what we do and achieves a great employee experience. It is a place where you feel valued, are able to have your say and be heard, are proud to work and thrive, growing and achieving your potential. For more information, please see here. About the University Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We’re one of the world’s top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK, with 92% of our research assessed to be ‘world leading or internationally excellent’. You'll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed. QS World University Rankings 2024 Research Excellence Framework 2021 How to Apply CLOSING DATE: Thursday 23 January 2025 at 11.55pm To apply, please click ‘Apply’ below and submit an application form by the closing date. Please plan for any potential delays as you will not be able to submit an application past this deadline (even if you opened the form at, say, 11.30pm). Please attach a CV and cover letter. Your CV should include your most recent employment experience, any other relevant experience, and education history. Your cover letter must detail how you meet each of the essential criteria found in the