Agile working (blend of home and office based)
This post represents an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join a team in Keele University’s People and Organisational Development Department. If you’re a HR Generalist ready to support the effective delivery of resourcing by supporting managers in attracting talent and delivering a seamless candidate journey, then we’d love to hear from you.
The HR Advisor (Resourcing) will be required to build strong partnerships with managers and candidates, deliver high quality recruitment support and optimise the tools and channels that help us attract the very best talent in a global market. Ensuring Immigration compliance will be a fundamental aspect of the role, providing advice on visa options (varying from skilled workers, global talent, student visas and more), sponsorship duties and right to work requirements.
While the primary focus of this role is on delivering a high‑quality resourcing service, we are looking for an individual with experience of conducting investigations into disciplinary and grievance matters. The role holder will work closely with the Employee Relations team, in the undertaking of a range of casework in partnership with managers across the University.
If your experiences lie in shaping and delivering outstanding recruitment and compliance services, and you’re keen to broaden your portfolio within employee relations, this role offers an excellent opportunity. It’s ideal for someone who enjoys variety, values continuous professional development, and is looking to support and grow across multiple areas of Human Resources.
You will have experience of co-ordinating recruitment activities and an understanding of immigration legislation and its application in the workplace. You will have up to date knowledge of employment law and experience of conducting investigations in disciplinary and grievance casework.
The Benefits
The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:
- Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade
- Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
- Excellent staff pension scheme
- Access to continued personal, professional and career development
- On site ‘outstanding’ nursery
- Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
- Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above
The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.
The University
Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/
Keele University is committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN charter, and values equity and diversity across our workforce. We strive to ensure that our workforce is representative of broader society, and therefore, we would actively welcome applications from men for this role.
Keele University values equity and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.
How to Apply
For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies
For informal enquiries may be addressed to Sarah Birchall, Employee Relations and Resourcing Manager, [email protected]. Applications to this address will not be accepted.
Closing Date: 21 June 2026
Interviews will be held on: 2 July 2026
Post reference: KU000005295
Pay: £38,784.00-£47,389.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Keele ST5 5BG
