HSDC is seeking a proactive and collaborative HR Advisor (internally known as a People Services Business Partner) to join our team. You'll partner with managers across the College to deliver high-quality HR support on a wide range of people matters, including:
* Employee relations
* Absence management
* Performance and capability
* Workforce planning
You’ll ensure the consistent application of employment law, policies, and best practice, while building strong relationships and supporting managers to confidently manage their teams. You’ll also contribute to the delivery of HSDC’s strategic HR agenda, helping embed key people initiatives across the organisation. Why HSDC? Working in Further Education offers the chance to make a real difference. At HSDC, your work directly supports staff, students, and the wider community. You’ll be part of a values-driven organisation focused on inclusion, development, and wellbeing—where your impact is visible and meaningful.
Key Responsibilities
* Partner with managers and senior leaders to deliver the College’s people agenda across all campuses.
* Provide expert advice on HR policies, employment law, and employee relations, ensuring fair and consistent application.
* Support managers throughout the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, performance, absence, and development.
* Monitor workforce needs and contribute to creative, practical solutions that improve employee engagement and organisational effectiveness.
* Work with the People Services team to ensure policies remain aligned with legislation, best practice, and College values.
* Proactively identify people issues and trends, providing insights and early interventions to prevent escalation.
* Contribute to the ongoing development of HR policies, processes, and initiatives that strengthen the employee experience.
You’ll be an HR professional with strong generalist knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative approach. You’ll be motivated by making a positive impact and confident building relationships across a diverse organisation.
We welcome applications from both experienced HR Advisors and those ready to take the next step in their HR career. A strong interest in generalist HR and employee relations is essential for this role. You will need:
* CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent), working towards, or willing to work towards
* A solid grounding in HR practice, with experience of supporting managers across the employee lifecycle.
* Confidence in advising on HR policies, employment law, casework, and change management.
* Experience of delivering high-quality, customer-focused HR services.
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and coach managers.
This is a part-time (30 hours per week / 52 weeks per year), permanent role, based primarily at Havant Campus with travel across sites as required. The role offers some informal hybrid working options.
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