HR Business Partner

Tradewind Recruitment; Hessle; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Hull is seeking a full-time HR Business Partner to support people-related services at a college. This pivotal role includes strategic HR guidance, complex employee relations management, and recruitment assistance. The position offers a competitive salary of £37,016 and flexible working weeks. Consider this opportunity to enhance your HR career while benefiting from extensive CPD resources and support. Apply now if you're ready to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Free access to CPD courses

Flexible working options

Wellbeing focus

Equal Opportunities Employer

Qualifications

• Ideal to have CIPD Level 7, but not mandatory.
• Experience in FE sector is preferred.
• Legal right to work in the UK required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR guidance and support.
• Manage complex employee relations cases.
• Lead appointment of temporary agency staff.
• Assist with operational HR services.
• Deliver multi-faceted HR activities.

Skills

Strategic HR guidance

Employee relations management

Recruitment and onboarding

Legal compliance

Education

Chartered member or Fellow of CIPD (Level 7)

Significant senior HR experience

Enhanced DBS disclosure

Job description

Overview

Tradewind Recruitment are recruiting for a full‑time HR Business Partner at a college in Hull, starting as soon as possible and lasting until at least Summer 2026. The role may begin as a 10‑week temporary engagement before transferring to a permanent position. The salary is £37,016, scaled to a daily rate. Working hours are 8:30 AM–4:30 PM, five days a week.

Responsibilities

This role involves strategic leadership and operational delivery of people‑related services at the college:

• Provide strategic HR guidance, advice and support.
• Manage complex employee relation cases, ensuring risk mitigation and legal compliance.
• Lead the appointment of temporary agency staff, securing appropriate authorisation.
• Assist with operational HR services such as recruitment, onboarding, and maintaining frameworks for absence and disciplinary cases.
• Deliver multi‑faceted HR activities with room for growth.

Qualifications

• Chartered member or Fellow of CIPD (Level 7) – ideal but not required.
• Significant senior HR experience, preferably in the FE sector.
• Enhanced DBS disclosure, overseas police clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks.
• Full CV history.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Location

Located in Hull, the college is easily accessible by bus and offers an onsite car park for candidates who drive. A large low‑cost car park nearby can be reimbursed in wages.

Development & Support

Tradewind will support your development during your placement and beyond through CPD via The National College. Signing up for this role may open opportunities for other shifts and roles within Tradewind Recruitment.

Benefits

• Highest possible rate of pay with expert salary advice.
• Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the National College.
• Flexible working weeks – daily supply, long‑term contracts and permanent positions available locally.
• Wellbeing focus – we make people our priority and are a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for four years running.
• Equal Opportunities Employer with exceptional candidate service.

Application

If you are an experienced HR Business Partner looking for an exciting new opportunity, please apply now to take the next step in your teaching career. For more information, contact Alex Bateman.