Job Description
Are you a passionate and driven HR professional ready to make a real impact? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your expertise can truly shine? If so, this is your chance to join a leading educational organisation and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, proactive, and efficient HR advice and support to the College employee workforce. Act as an expert in employee relations, offering sound HR advice, coaching, and support.
* Up to £37,000
* 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday – 8.30am to 5.00pm (4.30 finish on a Friday)
* There would be an opportunity to work from home on occasion, and could accommodate 1 day per week, however this would not necessarily be a set day
* 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
* Employee discount and rewards scheme
* There may be some travel required to other sites as needed – Wellingborough, Corby, Silverstone, Bedford
Key Responsibilities:
* Partner strategically with Group Heads of HR and Group HR Manager
* Support HR strategies and initiatives
* Act as HR lead in the absence of the Group HR Manager
* Serve as the key point of contact for complex cases
* Communicate serious employee relation matters timely
* Provide regular case work updates
* Offer clear HR advice and coaching to Line Managers
* Contribute to HR team and organisation development
* Work on HR projects and initiatives
* Provide support, advice, and guidance on Employee Relations (ER)
* Manage a positive workplace culture
* Handle casework proactively
* Provide timely advice on employee relations matters
* Analyse internal data for insights and solutions
* Manage restructuring and redundancies
* Ensure advice reflects current legislation and best practices
* Support new managers through induction processes
* Balance and manage caseloads across the HR team
* Ensure accurate administration of the employee life cycle
* Maintain effective HR records compliant with GDPR regulations
Essential Requirements:
* Qualified to CIPD level 3 or working towards level 5 qualification or similar
* Extensive employee relations knowledge and practical experience working within a HR Advisor role
* Experience of working in a fast-paced HR environment, with substantial experience leading on employee relation matters and case management
* Excellent knowledge of employment legislation and best practices in employee relations
* Substantial experience working in a generalist HR role and able to demonstrate the application of HR policy in practice
* Understanding of Equal Opportunities and Data Protection legislation
* Proficient in HR systems and Microsoft
* Effective communication skills