ARE YOU READY TO LEAD A HIGH-PERFORMING HR TEAM AS WE BUILD ON TWO YEARS OF TRANSFORMATIONAL PROGRESS?

At Loughborough University our HR department is on a journey of reimagination to better support our people and our mission ofCreating Better Futures. Together
As HR Services Manager and a member of the HR senior leadership team, you’ll play a key role in delivering a seamless, inclusive, and strategically aligned HR experience.

This role oversees the full employee lifecycle - from probation to retirement - and you’ll lead the team responsible for:

• HR Shared Services – managing transactional processes and serving as the first point of contact.
• HR Advisory – providing expert guidance on policy, procedure, and employee relations across designated portfolios.

In addition, you will help shape the department’s ongoing transformation by leading on key projects and taking full ownership of their deliver while partnering with the HR senior leadership team to ensure a joined-up and positive employee experience.

WHY APPLY?

If you are someone who thinks beyond processes, with strong technical and collaborative skills and can lead a HR team with focus and enthusiasm - this could be a role for you.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Helen Seed, Deputy Director of HR on h.seed@lboro.ac.uk
For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Application closing date: Sunday 24 August 2025
Interview Dates: 1st stage interviews Monday 1 September 2025
Final interview and assessment Tuesday 9 September 2025

• HR Shared Services – managing transactional processes and serving as the first point of contact.
• HR Advisory – providing expert guidance on policy, procedure, and employee relations across designated portfolios