HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner

Salary: £41,510 per annum (with further increment rises available per annum)

Working pattern: 5 days per week (36.5hrs)

Location: Leeds. Primarily office based.

Contract: Permanent

Atkinson HR is proud to be partnering with Leeds University Union (LUU) to recruit their new HR Business Partner, a vital role acting as the trusted people partner to directorate leadership teams.

About Leeds University Union

LUU is a long-standing and dynamic charity based at the heart of the University of Leeds campus. They are dedicated to ensuring that every one of their 39,000+ students have the opportunity to love their time at Leeds by providing a supportive, inclusive, and empowering environment.

Since its inception, LUU has worked to represent students' voices and needs, championing their interests and shaping a vibrant student community. They believe in creating a space where students feel heard, supported, and inspired – whether through social connection, personal growth, or active involvement in shaping their own student experience. Their vision is of a thriving, inclusive student body where everyone can reach their full potential and make the most of their time at university.

LUU are proud of their fun, inclusive, and learning-focused culture. Their team is diverse, welcoming, and committed to continuous development. They invest in their people, supporting them to grow within their roles and beyond, and encouraging a spirit of collaboration and curiosity.

About the role

As HR Business Partner at Leeds University Union (LUU), you’ll provide strategic people support to our leadership teams, helping shape how we deliver great people practice across the organisation. You’ll work closely with directorates to translate our People & Culture strategy into practical action, supporting workforce planning, organisational change, and leadership capability to ensure our teams can thrive.

Working in partnership with the Director of People & Culture, you’ll play a key role in establishing LUU’s business partnering approach and act as a trusted advisor to managers and senior leaders, providing expert guidance on complex employee relations while building manager confidence and capability in handling people matters.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape how strategic HR partnering works at LUU, and we look forward to receiving your application!

How to Apply

Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to our website, where you can download the Candidate Information Pack and apply. Click here to Apply

For an informal conversation about the role and the application process, please contact our recruitment partners at Atkinson HR Consulting: sannah@atkinsonhrconsulting.co.uk.

LUU highly values inclusivity and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Key Information

Closing date: Monday 13th April, 9am

Interviews (In-person in Leeds): 27th April, 2026

Start Date: To be agreed with line manager

Details

Location: Leeds, LS2 9JZ, GB