HR Business Partner

Buckingham College; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive education institution in Aylesbury is seeking a strategic HR Business Partner to enhance people management. In this role, you will support college departments to meet their objectives through effective HR practices. The ideal candidate will possess strong HR advisory experience, be a Chartered Member of the CIPD, and have expertise in employment law. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package that emphasizes employee wellbeing and professional development.

Benefits

Pension scheme - LGPS

Generous annual leave entitlement

Access to free training

Flexible working policy

Discounts at local businesses

24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong experience in HR advisory or business partnering roles, ideally within education.
• Detailed understanding of employment law, safeguarding, and equality and diversity legislation.
• Comfortable working across multiple campuses and liaising with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with managers to understand business needs and provide HR guidance.
• Lead on key HR areas including performance management and employee relations.
• Contribute to HR projects that promote openness, inclusion, and excellence.

Skills

HR advisory experience

Employee relations case management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Chartered Member of the CIPD (or working towards)

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about aligning people strategy with business goals? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your HR expertise can make a real impact? We are seeking a strategic and proactive HR Business Partner to join our People and Purpose team. This role is pivotal in supporting departments across the College to deliver their objectives through effective people management and HR practices. You'll work closely with managers to understand their business needs, provide expert HR guidance, and lead on key areas such as performance management, employee relations, and organisational change. You'll also contribute to College wide HR projects and initiatives that promote a culture of openness, inclusion, and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with managers to understand business needs and provide expert HR guidance to support department objectives.
• Lead on key HR areas including performance management, employee relations, and organisational change.
• Contribute to College-wide HR projects and initiatives that promote openness, inclusion, and excellence.

Qualifications

• Be a Chartered Member of the CIPD (or working towards).
• Strong experience in HR advisory or business partnering roles, ideally within education, local government, or unionised environments.
• Detailed understanding of employment law, safeguarding, and equality and diversity legislation.
• Experience managing complex employee relations cases including sickness, absence, grievance, and disciplinary.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working across multiple campuses and liaising with senior stakeholders.

Employee benefits

• Pension scheme - LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme)
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays & additional leave purchase scheme
• Access to free training & continuous professional development
• A bespoke package of intensive induction and probation support
• Flexible working policy and a commitment to employee wellbeing
• Discounts in the Aylesbury Day Nursery & Aylesbury Hair & Beauty (HAB) Salon
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cycle to work and local business employee corporate discount schemes

Buckinghamshire College Group is a Further Education college with three campuses located in Aylesbury, Amersham and Wycombe. We are proud to be a skills-based college supporting over 5,000 learners each year and working with a wide range of employers including Pinewood Studios, NHS Trusts and Flannery Plant Hire. If you\'re ready to bring your expertise to a forward-thinking college and help us build a thriving, inclusive workforce, we\'d love to hear from you. Commitment to Safeguarding BCG is committed to equal opportunities for all, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and staff alike; all posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks.