HR Business Partner

Tradewind Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner for a full-time role in Hull. This position involves strategic leadership and operational delivery of HR services, including recruitment, employee relations, and compliance. Candidates should ideally be CIPD Level 7 qualified and possess significant senior HR experience. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development through in-house CPD programs.

Benefits

High rate of pay

Free access to CPD courses

Flexible working options

Wellbeing initiatives

Equal Opportunities Employer

Qualifications

• Substantial HR leadership experience required.
• Must possess enhanced DBS disclosure.
• CV must cover full employment history.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR strategic and operational services at the college.
• Manage complex employee relation cases.
• Handle recruitment and onboarding processes.

Skills

Senior HR experience (FE sector ideal)

Legal right to work in the UK

Enhanced DBS Disclosure

Education

Chartered member or Fellow of CIPD (Level 7)

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment are recruiting for a full time HR Business Partner at a good College in Hull, starting as soon as possible and lasting until at least Summer 2026. However, the College would also be looking for a temporary to permanent deal, where a candidate would start on a temporary basis, for 10 weeks, before transferring onto a permanent basis with the college The salary will be 37,016, scaled to a daily rate. Working hours will be between 8:30AM and 4:30PM, 5 days per week. This role is to start ASAP, but starting in the new year would also work well for the college.

This role will involve being responsible for the strategic leadership and operational delivery of people related services at the college. You will be providing strategic HR guidance, advice and support. Managing complex employee relation cases and ensuring risk mitigation and legal compliance will all be strong parts of the role. You will also take charge in the appointment of temporary agency staff, ensuring that appropriate authorisation has been received. This is a multi faceted role which provides much room to grow.

You will be responsible for assisting with operational HR services such as recruitment and onboarding, as well as maintaining effective frameworks for managing cases such as absence and disciplinary.

Located in Hull, the college is easily accessible from almost all parts of Hull via Bus, and has an onsite car park for candidates who drive. There is also a large car park nearby that is low cost and can be reimbursed in wages.

Tradewind will also support your development during your placement and beyond through our fantastic CPD via The National College. Signing up for this role means you can be offered other shifts and roles through Tradewind Recruitment.

To join us and be successful in this role you will need to:

• Chartered member or Fellow of CIPD (Level 7) - ideal but not necessary
• Significant senior HR experience (FE sector ideal)
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
• CV must cover the full CV History
• Legal right to work in the UK

If you’re an experienced HR Business Partner looking for an exciting new opportunity and would like to register with Tradewind Recruitment, please apply now and take the next step in your teaching career! Or for more information about the role, contact Alex Bateman on (phone number removed) / (url removed)

The benefits of joining Tradewind Recruitment:

• Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
• Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
• Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions available local to you
• Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
• We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer