Human Resources Advisor [Ref : BRTN7380]

Chichester College Group; Brighton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Brighton is seeking a passionate HR Advisor to join their team. The ideal candidate will manage employee relations, provide credible HR advice, and develop HR policies in alignment with best practices. Candidates must have experience with a wide range of staffing issues and be CIPD level 5 qualified or willing to work towards it. This role offers a supportive environment with various staff benefits, including a generous pension and annual leave policy.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

25+ days annual leave

Discount schemes

Family friendly policies

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex employee relations cases.
• Ability to build effective relationships with staff.
• Experience developing HR policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advisory service to staff and managers.
• Develop and implement HR policies in line with legislation.
• Work collaboratively with HR team members.

Skills

Credible HR advisory

Employee relations management

Attention to detail

Proactive problem solving

Education

CIPD level 5 qualification (or willingness to obtain)

Job description

Brighton MET, part of the Chichester College Group

Human Resources Advisor [Ref : BRTN7380]

£31,279 - £38,485 per annum

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Are you passionate about providing a credible and customer focused HR advisory service? Chichester College Group is recruiting for a diligent and knowledgeable HR Advisor to join their friendly Human Resources team based at the Group’s Brighton campus in the heart of the city.

As our HR Advisor, you will have experience of managing a varied and complex employee relations caseload and will quickly build effective working relationships with staff at all levels. You will provide credible, confidential and customer focused employee relations advice and guidance to staff and managers

In addition to employee relations cases, you will also be responsible for developing and implementing Human Resources policies and procedures, in line with legislation and best practice. You will work closely with other HR Advisors in your team, as well as the HR Manager and wider HR department.

Our HR Advisor will be CIPD level 5 qualified, or have a willingness to work towards this qualification. You will be able to demonstrate your experience in dealing with a wide range of staffing issues and have a proactive and a solutions focused approach to progressing employee relations matters, as well as a high level of attention to detail.

Our Staff Benefits :

We have a fantastic range of staff benefits, highly competitive against what is offered by the private sector and other organisations, including :

• Local Government Pension Scheme - the Group contributes 20.4% of your actual pensionable pay.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service , plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement and a wellbeing day. Plus, the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.
• Discount schemes - including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).
• Family friendly policies - including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay (dependant on continuous service).
• Continuous professional development opportunities - including development days, funded apprenticeships and access to a range of other courses and activities.
• And much more - check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff.

Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.

We actively encourage applications from those seeking job shares, or other flexible working arrangements. Whether you're balancing caring responsibilities, pursuing personal goals, or simply seeking a healthier rhythm between life and work, we’re here to support you. Our roles are designed with adaptability in mind and at the heart of our people strategy is a commitment to an inclusive environment where different ways of working are not only accommodated but celebrated. If flexibility matters to you, you'll find a welcoming home here at CCG.

Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.