Human Resources Advisor

TN United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an HR Advisor to support a vibrant college's ambitious People & Culture strategy. This role involves ensuring staff retention, overseeing development programs, and managing employee relations. With a focus on creating a positive workplace, you will work alongside a dedicated team to implement best practices and improve staff well-being. Join a dynamic environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a significant impact on the college community. If you are passionate about HR and want to contribute to a supportive educational institution, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Generous paid holiday entitlement

Selfie Day

Contributory salary pension scheme

Professional Development opportunities

Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Refer a Friend reward

Subsidised cafes

Employee Assistance Programme

Free eyesight tests

Qualifications

• Experience in a Human Resources team, specifically in employee relations.
• CIPD Level 5 qualified or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Organising and delivering first-day inductions for new staff.
• Advising managers and staff on employment queries.
• Leading on first-stage attendance management.

Skills

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Employee relations experience

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of current HR practices

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Four GCSEs at Grade C or above

Job description

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Permanent contract, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
The position is based in both Radstock and Bath.

Interviews to be held on the 16th of May in Radstock.

Every work day is different!

The People & Culture team at Bath College launched our new strategy in January 2025, and we are recruiting an HR Advisor to support the delivery of this ambitious programme. You’ll help us ensure we retain great staff, support staff development, and oversee reward and recognition programmes for all staff. You’ll work with the People and Culture team on employee relations issues, managing absence, supporting staff well-being, and contributing to projects, as well as assisting managers to provide the right tools, confidence, and knowledge for their staff to perform effectively. Our goal is to make Bath College a great place to work.

You’ll need experience working in a Human Resources team, specifically employee relations, and be Level 5 CIPD qualified or working towards this. We seek a confident colleague who can work effectively with staff and managers and understands current best practices. Experience with HR systems and a keen interest in maximizing their use is essential. The role involves advising staff and managers, monitoring quality, ensuring compliance, and implementing improvements.

For more information or to arrange a conversation, please email [emailprotected]. We look forward to hearing from you.

The job posting can close as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Key Responsibilities

1. Organising and delivering first-day inductions to ensure new staff have a positive experience.
2. Monitoring and supporting probation processes, advising line managers, following up on issues, processing probation reviews, and updating systems.
3. Creating contracts of employment and bank worker agreements, ensuring accuracy, and collecting signed documents.
4. Preparing and processing contract change letters, updating employee systems, and recording changes for audit purposes.
5. Advising managers and staff on employment queries via in-person, email, and Teams communication.
6. Leading on first-stage attendance management, identifying areas for improvement, and advising managers accordingly.
7. Supporting managers and the People & Culture Business Partner with formal and informal processes such as capability, conduct, and grievances, including notetaking and ensuring timely, accurate completion of documentation.

Please see attached for the full Job Description

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or significant relevant experience with willingness to work towards it.
• Four GCSEs at Grade C or above, including English and Maths.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues from all backgrounds.
• Good knowledge of current HR practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including creating professional documents in Word, manipulating data in Excel with basic formulas, and presenting data effectively.

Please see attached for the full Person Specification

• Generous paid holiday entitlement of 30 days, plus College closure days and public holidays.
• One Selfie Day per year.
• Contributory salary pension scheme (Local Government).
• Continuing Professional Development opportunities for all staff.
• Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• £500 Refer a Friend reward.
• Subsidised cafes at both campuses.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential short-term counselling and support.
• Free eyesight tests for eligible staff.
• Progressive family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
• Discounted treatments at the Bath Campus.
• Free parking at the Radstock campus.

Welcome to Bath College, a vibrant and successful institution with campuses in Bath and Radstock, committed to providing vocational and academic training to a diverse student body from across the region.