At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert advice on employee relations and support managers through complex HR issues.
- Company: Join a leading education provider committed to learner success and staff development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 30 days leave, pension scheme, and health benefits.
- Other info: Opportunities for career progression and a supportive work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a diverse organisation while building trusted relationships.
- Qualifications: Experience in HR and knowledge of employment law required.
The predicted salary is between 40079 - 40079 £ per year.
Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion for Employee Relations? Are you looking for an opportunity where you can use your expertise to make a real difference to managers and staff across a diverse organisation? You will act as the specialist point of contact for employee relations across the College Group, providing proactive, professional and pragmatic advice and support to managers on a wide range of people matters.
You will take ownership of a varied caseload, helping managers navigate complex employee relations issues and ensuring cases are handled fairly, consistently and in line with employment legislation and College policies. You will support managers through the full employee relations process, including disciplinary and grievance proceedings, capability and probation reviews, investigations, attendance management and performance matters. You will also lead on flexible working requests and provide advice and guidance on family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave, as well as career break arrangements.
We are looking for someone who can build trusted relationships with managers at all levels and provide clear, practical and solutions-focused advice. You will have experience of managing a varied HR caseload, a sound working knowledge of employment law and the confidence to support managers in dealing with sensitive and complex employee relations matters.
The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South-east. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Langley, Windsor, Strodes (Egham) and Berkshire College of Agriculture (Maidenhead). Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state-of-the-art learning environments, we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.
The role offers a salary from K30 £37,263 up to K33 £40,079 per annum, which is dependent on experience and qualifications, primarily based at Strode's College, with travel to our other campuses as required.
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and college closure days
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) currently offering 24.3% employer contribution
- Free on-site parking at all sites
- Career progression opportunities for ambitious staff
- Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Family friendly policies supporting Work Life Balance
- Onsite Coffee Shop & Cafeteria
- Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at Langley College
Employee Relations Advisor employer: Strode's College
STRODE'S COLLEGE is an excellent employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional development within a supportive educational environment. With a comprehensive benefits package, including the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), and opportunities for growth across multiple campuses, employees can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the education sector. The college fosters a collaborative work culture where HR professionals can excel in their roles and contribute to the success of the Windsor Forest Colleges Group.
