The HR Advisor will provide comprehensive operational support and advice to managers and employees, ensuring the effective implementation of policies and procedures are adhered to throughout the employee lifecycle.
Key facts
- Full-time, permanent
37 hours per week - Salary
£23,556 to £25,645, depending upon qualifications and experience - Closing date
Sunday 8rd December 2024 - Interview date
Wednesday 17th December 2024
Unlocking Potential - Transforming Lives - Creating Bright Futures
The HR Advisor will provide comprehensive operational support and advice to managers and employees, ensuring the effective implementation of policies and procedures are adhered to throughout the employee lifecycle.
They will build strong, positive working relationships with a supportive and collaborative team and professional services that share the goal of providing a meaningful educational experience.
They will have excellent organisational and time-management skills and can prioritise work effectively to meet objectives and deadlines. They will be comfortable with, and proactively adapt to rapid changes in educational trends within the sector. They will be able to plan and prioritise their own schedule of work to achieve objectives, have strong IT skills and happy to be part of a close-knit team with shared objectives.
Job Overview
- Be one of the first contact points for Human Resource issues, providing a timely and comprehensive service to all key stakeholders.
- I support the HR administration team with day-to-day administration enquiries and take the lead on organising and supporting disciplinary, grievance, inductions, exit interviews, return to work, meetings, etc.
- Follow all key HR processes in a timely and professional manner, ensuring that the college is acting according to the law, the Employee Handbook, all relevant employment contracts, and the ACAS code of practice.
- Administer and engage in staff recruitment, onboarding and offboarding considering the entire employee life cycle, including producing contracts, change of employment requirements and additional HR documents as required.
- Update and keep concise and accurate personnel documentation within the defined HR Software systems.
- Support payroll administration.
- Support and develop initiatives to enhance employee engagement and communication.
- Run an absence management report, highlighting any concerns to the HR Manager.
- Analyse and report on trends relating to employee retention.
- Any other task and duty relevant to the HR department as defined by the HR Manager.
See the Job Description for full details.
Why choose us?
Set within the breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage site of the Lake District, we are an FE college that consistently punches above its weight on the national stage. Under the leadership of our Principal, Kelvin Nash, we are embarking on a series of bold steps to grow the college and remain an excellent education provider for Cumbria and the Northwest region. Our students are focused on their learning, achieve high levels of attainment, and consistently give us high satisfaction ratings. The college recognises the wellbeing of its staff as a priority, as well as ensuring that excellent work is appropriately recognised and that a healthy work-life balance is maintained.
What we offer
- Great career progression opportunities
- A generous holiday entitlement
- Excellent pension schemes for all staff
- Seven efficiency days per year (pro rata) and your hard-earned holiday allocation
- A college committed to helping every student reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability
- Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and develop
- Employee Assistant Program
- A comprehensive staff awards, rewards, and wellbeing scheme
- Membership options to other discounting/saving providers
- A full range of hairdressing and beauty therapy treatments
- Discounts in the college restaurant
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Enhanced absence pay
- Cycle to work scheme
- Blue Light card eligibility
- Free will writing
- Discounted eye teats and winter flu vaccine
- Access to discounted gym membership
Our vision
We will provide outstanding education and training opportunities that are responsive to the needs of our students and our community. All our actions will help develop our students to deliver positive economic and sustainable environmental change both now and in the future.
Our values
- Excellence & Ambition
- Respect & Honesty
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Loyalty & Commitment
- A Positive Environment
What we're looking for
Qualifications
| Essential | Desirable |
|---|---|
| English and Maths, at Level 2 (GCSE A* to C or equivalent) | Educated to Level 3 or higher |
| CIPD or equivalent Level 3 qualification or working towards the qualification |
Experience
| Essential | Desirable |
|---|---|
| In depth, generalist knowledge of HR processes and procedures in a HR advisor role or similar | Use of iTrent HR, onboarding and payroll software |
| Knowledge of HR based software systems along with analytics and reporting | Use of College IP software |
| Minimum 3 years generalist HR administration and advisory experience | Experience of generalist HR operations in an Education environment |
| Solid understanding of employment law at a generalist, operational level |
Knowledge & Skills
| Essential | Desirable |
|---|---|
| Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written | |
| Excellent organisation and time management skills | |
| Ability to be flexible within a dynamic and fast-moving environment | |
| Ability to work independently and collaboratively on projects | |
| Effectively prioritise a busy workload and manage expectations | |
| Ability to deal with information sensitively and confidentially | |
| Knowledge of best practice procedures | |
| Knowledge of Microsoft packages especially Word and Excel, PowerPoint |
Applications without the essential requirements will not usually be considered for appointment.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expect all staff to share this commitment. Employment at the college is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service, and any post in regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education(KCSIE) guidance, we will conduct online searches about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal obligation to meet safeguarding duties in accordance with KCSIE.
Right to work
You may need to obtain permission to work in the UK if you don’t already have the unrestricted right to work in any role. There are various types of visas, which include the right to work. You can check if you need a UK visa using the Government’s online tool and find information about UK visa routes and the eligibility criteria that must be met for each route Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). All staff are required to prove their right to work in the UK before they attend an interview.
Equality & diversity
We are committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We strive to ensure that no employee or job applicant receives less favourable facilities or treatment (either directly or indirectly) in recruitment or employment on grounds of age, disability, gender/gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation (the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010).
GDPR
All adults employed by the college have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations
Armed Forces Covenant
We are committed to supporting veterans' integration into civilian life after their loyal service to the Armed Forces. We welcome applications from veterans, and those who meet the essential criteria will be automatically invited for an interview.
Please note CVs cannot be accepted without a completed application form.
