The University of St Andrews is seeking a dedicated and proactive Associate HR Business Partner to join our HR Partnering Team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the delivery of strategic people initiatives within a world-leading academic institution.
In this key role, you will support Strategic HR Business Partners in delivering expert guidance across a wide range of people-related matters including employee relations, performance and absence management, talent development, and organisational change.
You will coach and influence managers, ensure consistent policy application, and contribute to strategic HR initiatives that shape the future of our workforce.
This is a fixed term post for two years.
This post will be primarily based at the Eden Campus at Guardbridge, a state-of-the-art working environment for professional services units.
Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Louise Nixon, [email protected], Tel: 01334 462350.
Please note, previous applicants need not apply.
St Andrews offers more than just a place to work it is a place to belong. We value collegiality, inclusion, and wellbeing, and we are committed to creating a workplace where staff can thrive and perform at their best.
In addition to the salary on offer for this position, there are a wide range of benefits for staff working at the University of St Andrews. The package for the Associate HR Business Partner includes:
- Financial contribution to relocation (subject to eligibility)
- Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions of 14.5%
- A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies, supporting work-life balance
- Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
- Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
- Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
- 34 Days Annual Leave plus 5 Public Holidays.
At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter.
We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions
Closing Date: 23 July 2026 Interview Date: 20 August 2026
Please quote ref: AD2894LS
Human Resources
Salary: £38,784 - £46,049 per annum
Start Date: As soon as possible
Fixed Term for two years
