This HR Business Partner post at New City College supports managers across designated curriculum and professional service areas. The work centres on employee relations casework, including hearings, consultations and appeals, alongside workforce planning, HR policy and people data. It suits an experienced HR professional with strong employment law knowledge who can advise confidently across the full employee lifecycle and influence managers at every level. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Advise managers on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence, flexible working and organisational change
- Lead and support casework, formal hearings, consultations and appeals to ensure legally compliant, consistent outcomes
- Build partnerships with managers through regular HR meetings, coaching and people management support
- Support workforce planning, including recruitment, salary assessments, establishment management and organisational development
- Analyse HR data and workforce trends and produce reports and recommendations
- Develop and review HR policies, maintain HR systems and records, and ensure compliance with employment legislation and College procedures
- Work with payroll, trade unions, legal advisors and external agencies to deliver an effective HR service
Qualifications
- CIPD associate diploma or equivalent
Experience
- Experienced HR professional
Skills & knowledge
- Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
- Confident advice across the full employee lifecycle
- Excellent communication and relationship building with stakeholders at all levels
- Strong organisational skills and management of multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail and delivery of high-quality outcomes
- Ability to influence, challenge and support managers in people management
Checks & eligibility
- Full enhanced DBS check
- Eligible to work in the UK
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
