People Services Business Partner
HSDC is seeking a proactive and collaborative People Services (HR) Business Partner to join our People Services team. This role is offered on a full-time, permanent basis, though we are open to considering part-time working across four days per week. It is key to delivering consistent and reliable HR support across the College, ensuring the effective application of employment law, policies, and best practice in day-to-day employee matters.
The role will be principally based at our Havant campus, with travel as required to our other campuses, and offers flexibility to work from home one day per week.
As a Business Partner, you will work closely with managers across designated business areas to provide high-quality advice and support on a wide range of people issues, including employee relations, performance management, absence, and workforce planning. You will also play an active role in engaging stakeholders with the College’s strategic HR agenda, helping managers to understand their responsibilities and enabling them to embed people initiatives effectively within their teams.
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.
Requirements
* 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.
Benefits
* Invest in Your Growth: Access a wide range of training, in-house coaching, workshops, and funding for qualifications. Opportunities for funded research, with potential international travel.
* Teaching Excellence Support: Fully funded Level 3 Award in Education & Training for new teachers. Certificate in Education or PGCE options with financial support and reduced teaching hours for experienced teachers.
* Generous Pension Plans: Benefit from the Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Ample Time Off: Enjoy a generous annual leave package to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
* Exclusive Discounts: Get an NUS TOTUM card, offering discounts with hundreds of retailers.
* Community Engagement: Participate in volunteering and fundraising for local and national charities. Option to donate through the Give As You Earn (GAYE) scheme.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We strive to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment and interview process to all candidates. If you require any support with reasonable adjustments, please contact recruitment@hsdc.ac.uk.
#J-18808-Ljbffr