HR Advisor

South Staffordshire College; Penkridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational organization in Penkridge is seeking a part-time HR Advisor to join their HR team. The role involves providing expert advice on recruitment and employee relations across multiple campuses. Ideal candidates will have a CIPD Level 5 qualification and experience in an advisory position. The position offers a supportive work environment emphasizing employee well-being and professional development.

Benefits

Generous holiday scheme

Pension contribution of minimum 20.9%

Paid time off for emergencies

Alternative 'ME' days for personal time

Qualifications

• Minimum of CIPD Level 5 qualification is required.
• Recent experience in an advisory role is essential.
• Clear DBS Enhanced check is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice across the College.
• Support recruitment and employee relations.
• Manage the employee lifecycle processes.

Skills

Coaching managers

Managing employee relations caseload

Organized and independent

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

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Are you an experienced HR Advisor looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity in Further Education? We're seeking a proactive and professional individual to join our friendly HR team at South Staffordshire College, working three days per week/equivalent hours.

With a newly appointed HR Director and an exciting new strategy being developed, this is a great time to join us. You'll be working alongside two experienced Advisors, providing expert advice, challenge, and guidance across the College.

This is a part-time role offering variety and impact, supporting a designated area across our five campuses. You'll be involved in all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, employee relations, and change management.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Credible and confident, with the ability to coach managers and support effective, compliant decision-making.
• Organised and independent, able to evidence experience of managing and prioritising a varied employee relations caseload.
• Qualified to a minimum of CIPD Level 5, with recent experience in an advisory role (please note: this role is not suitable for candidates with Shared Service Centre experience only).

As this role is based in education, a clear DBS Enhanced check is required. A driving licence and regular access to a vehicle are essential due to travel across campuses.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. To find out more and apply, visit www.southstaffs.ac.uk/latest-vacancies/ to apply and to download a job specification.

All applications must be received by midday on Thursday 7 th August 2025

Initial interviews will be held via Teams on Tuesday 12 th August 2025

In-person interviews will be on Friday 15 th August 2025

What you can expect from us - We care about your wellbeing so have a number of activities all year that provide support. However, time off is also important. We have a generous holiday scheme, the usual Bank Holidays, an additional 5 days at Christmas and 2 'ME' days (where you can have a day off work and do whatever makes you happy) as well as an additional day on campus spent on wellbeing.

We have a range of benefits available to all staff including paid time off for emergencies (designed to support carers) and all our policies are enhanced further than statutory requirements. The College also contributes to your pension at a minimum of 20.9% (we contribute more for people in the Local Government Pension Scheme).

South Staffordshire College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure with barred list check.