Associate HR Business Partner

Derby College Group; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)

Local Government Pension Scheme 19.9%

Discount at Little Explorers Nursery

TOTUM discount card

Tastecard

East Midlands Railway Discounts

SENSI onsite salon discounts

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Derby College Group is seeking an Associate HR Business Partner to join our high-performing HR team. This hybrid role across College sites provides specialist advice on a broad range of employment matters, supporting policy development and HR-related training.

You’ll work with managers and colleagues, contribute to organizational change projects, and advocate for an inclusive workplace culture while ensuring compliance with employment legislation.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Experience advising on employee relations and handling absence, disciplinary, grievance processes.
• Knowledge of employment legislation and terms/conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice to managers and employees on a wide range of people matters.
• Support employee relations cases such as absence management, disciplinary, grievance, and capability issues.
• Contribute to HR projects, policy development and HR training delivery.
• Advise on employment legislation, terms and conditions, wellbeing and family-friendly policies.

Skills

Employee relations

Policy development

HR advice

Training delivery

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification

Job description

Optimistic – Equity – Kindness – Innovation – Collaboration

Kindly note that we cannot accept CVs, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements. All applications must be submitted via the link provided only.

Derby College Group (DCG) is seeking a dynamic Associate HR Business Partner to join our high-performing HR team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering a professional, proactive and high-quality HR service, providing specialist advice and support on a broad range of employment matters. You'll work closely with managers and colleagues across the College, while also contributing to HR projects, policy development and the delivery of HR-related training. This is a hybrid role, primarily based across our College sites in line with operational requirements, with some opportunity for home working.

The Opportunity

You’ll play a key role in delivering a proactive, high-quality HR service, providing expert advice and guidance to managers and employees on a wide range of people matters. Supporting employee relations cases such as absence management, disciplinary, grievance, capability, bullying and harassment issues, you’ll help ensure fair and consistent outcomes. You’ll also contribute to organisational change projects, policy development, HR training and performance initiatives, while advising on employment legislation, terms and conditions, wellbeing and family-friendly policies. This is a varied opportunity to make a real impact while championing an inclusive and positive workplace culture.

About You

You’ll be a confident and approachable HR professional with strong employee relations knowledge and a passion for delivering excellent people support. With up-to-date knowledge of HR best practice and employment legislation, you’ll be comfortable managing a varied workload and building effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels. You’ll be an excellent communicator, able to work independently and collaboratively, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. A positive, resilient approach, commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and a CIPD Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) are essential for success in this role.

The Benefits

• Salary of £36,958 per annum
• 34 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a 19.9% employer contribution
• Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
• TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card)
• Discounted Tastecard
• Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
• Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
• Continuousdevelopment and progression opportunities
• Free eye tests with Specsavers
• Our new and enhanced Employee Assistance Programme provides 24/7 confidential support for wellbeing, mental health, and life matters
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at [e-mail].

Safeguarding statement

DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Please note that unfortunately,this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system.Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Our Commitment to Sustainability

We are committed to embedding sustainability throughout Derby College Group, from the way we operate to the way we educate and support our learners. We welcome applicants who are motivated to support our sustainability ambitions, help reduce our environmental impact, and contribute to a creating a more sustainable world for our future generations.

Recruitment Agencies

We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.