HR Business Partner

TES FE News; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks an experienced HR Generalist to support various HR matters and projects. This full-time role requires a strong background in HR administration, employee relations, and UK employment law. Candidates should possess solid interpersonal skills and be comfortable working in fast-paced environments with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Benefits

Flexible working

Paid CPD training and CIPD membership

Workplace pension and 3 x life cover

Employee Assistance Programme

BHSF Health Cash plan

Discounted membership to Sports Centre and Golf Club

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free parking

Lunch provided when kitchens are open

Qualifications

• Experience as HR generalist at advisor level.
• Proven HR administration and advisory skills.
• Experience managing employee relations cases.

Responsibilities

• Support HR administration and advisory tasks.
• Handle employee relations cases.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships across the College.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Multi-tasking

Organizational Skills

UK Employment Law Knowledge

Education

CIPD Level 5

CIPD Level 7

Job description

Job Overview

If you are an experienced HR generalist who enjoys improving processes and supporting a wide range of HR matters and projects, then this could be the role for you!

To succeed in this role, you will need proven experience in a similar generalist HR capacity at advisor level and be comfortable dealing with general HR administration duties, as well as HR advisory work. Experience of managing employee relations cases is also essential.

You will thrive under a large and varied workload and will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships across the College. You will be a self-starter, with a completer/finisher attitude and be confident supporting both academic and operational staff at all levels.

You will be able to multi-task and prioritise your workload, be well-organised and able to transition seamlessly from one task to the next as required in a fast-paced environment.

You will also be CIPD Level 5 or 7 qualified (or possess an equivalent level of experience).

Prior experience within an HR team in an education setting is desirable, along with knowledge of safeguarding and safer recruitment.

It is essential however, that you have considerable hands-on experience in all areas of HR at advisor level, and you must have solid UK employment law knowledge.

The role is full-time, all year round and office based in Bradfield, Berkshire. You will need to be able to drive and have access to your own vehicle due to the rural location, and occasional travel between school sites (St Andrew’s, Pangbourne).

There is the possibility of working from home during term time, but this is dependent on workload and College requirements.

Benefits

• Flexible working
• Access to paid CPD training and paid subscription for CIPD membership
• Workplace pension and 3 x life cover
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• BHSF Health Cash plan
• Discounted membership to the Sports Centre and Golf Club
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus 6 concessionary bursar days
• Free parking and lunch provided when the kitchens are open

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

If you have any queries about the application process, please contact the HR department at [e-mail]

Closing date for applications: Monday 30 June 2025.

Bradfield College reserves the right to make an appointment at any time so early applications are encouraged.

Bradfield College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening as part of their application. This includes submitting an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate prior to employment, registration of the DBS Update Service and checks with past employers.