HR Business Partner (on-site) in Suffolk

HR Business Partner (On‑Site) Recruiter: Suffolk New College Location: Ipswich, Suffolk Salary: £36,114 – £41,604 per year (pro rata, 22.2 hours per week) Type: Permanent, Part‑Time (22.2 hours/week) About the Role We are seeking an experienced HR Professional to join the Human Resources team at Suffolk New College. As a senior member of the HR team, you will deliver a proactive, professional, customer‑focused, effective and efficient service that drives business performance and supports strategic and operational objectives. You will be the HR lead for a portfolio of directorates and departments, providing advice, guidance and support on all aspects of HR activity in line with policy, procedures and employment law. Working in partnership with senior management, you will drive organisational culture and improve performance via solution‑focused decision‑making, creative thinking and pragmatic implementation of policy and process. Line management responsibility is integral to the role and you will be expected to work across the multi‑campus college, including travel between campuses. Responsibilities Build and sustain effective and credible working relationships at all levels. Take a solution‑focused approach to problem‑solving. Offer advice that aligns with business objectives and strategy. Lead and manage employee relations casework with minimal supervision. Interpret employment legislation and advise line managers effectively. Use coaching skills to promote ownership and accountability. Communicate clearly, effectively and with confidence at all levels. Qualifications • Experience managing a broad range of complex casework within a unionised environment. • Excellent knowledge of employment law. • Commitment to delivering best practice and driving cultural change. Equal Opportunity We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and to equality and diversity. Suffolk New College guarantees to shortlist all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure