EDI / HR Business Partner

Business Area: HR

Place of Work: Liverpool

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

When you join USS, the size and scale of our pension scheme means you will have numerous opportunities to learn and develop your career. Given our size you'll have real autonomy and influence as you collaborate closely with a wide-ranging team of experts.

Our office is a vibrant place to work, and we offer flexibility of office/homeworking due to our hybrid model.

About the role

In your role as EDI / HR Business Partner you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset.

This role will provide a great opportunity to support and drive forward the company’s EDI strategy through the design and delivery of initiatives and projects across resourcing, people policy and practice, learning and career development.

The EDI / HR Business Partner will lead the internal EDI Steer Co, collaborating with EDI employee networks, the wider HR team and Executive Sponsors to monitor and progress EDI actions.​

This role will also work closely with internal stakeholders on connecting the employment EDI strategy to our pensions proposition and investment strategies.  

What you will be doing

As a trusted part of the HR you will be responsible for:

• Supporting delivery of the strategic and operational requirements of the Company’s EDI strategy, targets and objectives
• Driving forward EDI actions in relation to attracting and onboarding; creating an inclusive culture and working practices; and developing diverse talent and EDI awareness
• Coordinating activity across key stakeholders/diversity strands, including collaboration across teams that support the delivery of EDI activity where required
• Working alongside the HR Business Analyst, drive enhancements in EDI data collection and analysis to highlight trends, progress, potential risks to the EDI strategy. Present data in different ways to ensure it is accessible and useful to various stakeholders

About you

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box, if you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, then please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the requirements outlined in this profile.

To be successful in the role you will have:

• HR professional with direct experience of delivering against an EDI strategy
• An understanding of the challenges of EDI in Financial Services
• Experience of influencing at senior levels to gain buy in to EDI
• Strong knowledge of EDI best practice and the relevant employment law surrounding EDI

Why join us?

At USS, every individual contributes to building a secure financial future for our members and their families.

We strive to create a work environment where everyone can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact on the lives of others. We're also committed to helping you build your career by providing opportunities for development.

We put a focus on recognising and supporting each individual's unique career path, driving this forward with the support of an engaged and proactive management team. Here at USS, we want you to thrive in and out of work with a friendly team, flexible culture and excellent range of benefits!

How we will reward you

• Great starting salary
• Generous annual leave package
• Access to a high quality pension scheme provided through Universities Superannuation Scheme
• Supportive people policies (including enhanced occupational sickness pay and family friendly pay)
• Financial contributions towards your personal development to help you maintain your physical and mental wellbeing
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing services i.e., private healthcare, discounted gym membership
• Learning and development opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and talent
• Employee Volunteer Day’s to support the communities where you work and live
• Cycle to Work Scheme
   

Flexibility

As an inclusive employer, we recognise the importance of achieving the right work-life balance that works for you. Our people work differently depending on their role and needs, from hybrid working to flexible working arrangements. We are open to discussing alterative working arrangements - such as part-time hours and job shares, so please feel free to raise this with us.
 

Our culture and values

Our people are what makes us different. We work together to create a diverse and inclusive culture that embraces individuality, where people are welcomed and feel comfortable in the knowledge that they can be themselves. Our purpose firmly states the importance of members, putting them ‘front and centre’ of what we do. This is embedded through our values:

• Integrity
• Collaboration
• Excellence

About us

Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) was established in 1974 as the principal pension scheme for universities and higher education institutions in the UK. We work with around 330 employers to help build a secure financial future for more than 528,000 members and their families. We are one of the largest pension schemes in the UK, with total assets of around £75.5bn (at 31 March 2023). To find out more, please visit the USS website.

USSL is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to ensure our recruitment process is as flexible and inclusive as possible so we can attract diverse candidates and recruit the best talent.