We are currently recruiting for a talented and motivated HR Advisor to join our fantastic HR team here at Bradford College.
As a HR Advisor your role will have a particular focus on Employee Relations and therefore some experience of dealing with disciplinaries, grievances and sickness absence is a must. You will have excellent communication skills, enabling you to produce complex reports and correspondence and will be confident to challenge and influence where needed.
This is a great opportunity for an HR Assistant or HR Officer looking to progress.
Responsibilities include:
- Supports local line managers and team leaders with day to day HR activities, provides appropriate advice in line with policies and procedures, and is the ‘go to’ expert for all HR enquiries
- Resolves all queries with a solution-oriented approach, either with first-hand knowledge or by collaborating with colleagues to deliver the appropriate solution
- Supports the HR Business Partners in the delivery of HR operational and cyclical activities such workforce planning, employee relations and performance matters
- Supports HR training and development to management population
- Attends formal hearings and meetings, ensuring accurate minutes are taken and disseminated to the relevant stakeholders
- Liaises with managers and team leaders, and communicates effectively with a positive, professional and proactive approach, providing flexibility and awareness of managers’ workloads and priorities, but ensuring deadlines and required intentions are achieved
- Works collaboratively across the HR function to actively promote and encourage team working
- Supports the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure that the HR strategy and functions are fit for purpose and consistent with the aims and objectives of the College
- Provides and maintains adequate and accurate documentation relating to absence management, disciplinary, grievance and redundancy situations in line with statutory requirements
- Undertakes any other tasks requested by the Line Manager or Head of HR in relation to the HR function
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Hybrid working is negotiable for this role. This means you may be able to work a proportion of your time on campus and some remotely. We are open to discussing this with you during the application process as we recognise the benefits and importance of an environment that supports flexible working.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be learner and quality focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. They should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within their core values.
Education & Training
- GCSE A*- C or nationally recognised level 2 qualification in Maths and English or equivalent. (e.g. CSE 1, O Level A – C) Or prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
- CIPD Level 3 qualification or equivalent relevant working experience.
Experience
- Experience of working in a HR environment
- Experience of handling varied HR generalist issues and Employee Relations matters including grievances and disciplinaries, managing casework and attending hearings and meetings
- Experience of working in a complex, challenging environment.
For an informal discussion about the role, please email recruit@bradfordcollege.ac.uk
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest and number of applications so early application is advised.
Bradford College
At Bradford College our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.
Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. From undergraduate, postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.
Our aim is to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference to the lives of everyone at Bradford College.
Benefits of working at Bradford College:
- Generous annual leave entitlement – equivalent to 30 days of holidays, plus bank holidays
- Additional college closure days, including 2-week Christmas closure
- Local government pension scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution
- Annual salary reviews
- Career progression opportunities – 54% of all vacancies are filled internally
- Free sports and gym facilities
- Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space
- Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders
- Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback
- Discounts on greener travel – cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts
- Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa
- On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant
- A host of training development opportunities
- Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025
- The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training.
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*If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.
Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with our statutory safeguarding requirements detailed in Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, employment references, health screening and social media search.
Please be aware it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children and vulnerable adults.
