Human Resource Advisor

• Act as the first point of contact for HR queries from staff and managers
• Provide advice on HR policies, procedures, and employment legislation
• Support the management of employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, and absence management, and lead on absence management 1st stage formal meetings
• Lead on the HR elements of recruitment and selection processes, ensuring compliance with college policies
• Provide regular communication relating to recruitment activity and onboarding to recruiting managers
• Ensure all onboarding documentation is sent to successful applicants, including accurate letters and an employment contract issued prior to date of commencement
• Maintain accurate HR records, ensure trackers remain live documents, and support HR systems administration
• Contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies and initiatives
• Support HR projects such as wellbeing initiatives, equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) programmes, and learning and development activities
• Secures temporary agency cover for short term needs and logs appropriately
• Work closely with line managers to provide guidance on performance management and probation reviews
• Complete relevant administrative work including but not limited to employment letters, PTR trackers and documentation, absence management, Authority to appoint documentation
• Update absence notifications and return to work notifications, highlighting individuals who have hit trigger points within policy
• Update personnel accounts on all relevant systems, and payroll reflects the current position of all employees
• Support the HRBP during Heads of Institute meetings, and act as lead (with support) for Institutes as part of development processes
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and safer recruitment practices
• Assist in HR reporting, including absence and turnover data analysis
• Any other appropriate task that may be required and deemed appropriate by your line manager or executive team

• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or working towards it) is desirable
• Previous experience in an HR role, ideally in an education setting is essential
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices is desirable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
• Experience handling employee relations matters

Annual Leave: 31 days per annum (excluding bank holidays and up to 3 additional discretionary days over the Christmas/New Year period)