Human Resources Business Partner

New City College; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

New City College is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to deliver a professional HR service across curriculum and professional services. You will advise senior leaders on employee relations, workforce planning and organisational development, ensuring compliance with employment law and college policies.

You will build credible relationships, support change initiatives, and drive people-focused strategies to contribute to the College's success.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience supporting managers across the full employee lifecycle.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice on employee relations matters and organisational change.
• Lead casework, hearings, consultations and appeals with legally compliant outcomes.
• Partner with managers to develop high-performing teams and manage workforce planning.
• Analyse HR data and workforce trends to inform decisions.
• Develop and review HR policies and maintain accurate HR records.
• Collaborate with payroll, unions, and external bodies to deliver HR services.

Skills

Employee relations

HR advisory

Stakeholder management

Organisational development

Workforce planning

Education

CIPD Associate Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Human Resources Business Partner to provide a professional, solutions-focused HR service across designated curriculum and professional service areas. Working closely with senior leaders and managers, you will play a key role in supporting workforce planning, employee relations, organisational development, and the delivery of people-focused strategies that contribute to the College's success.

As a trusted advisor, you will help managers build high-performing teams, effectively manage change, and ensure compliance with employment legislation, College policies, and best practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert HR advice and guidance on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence management, flexible working and organisational change.
• Lead and support casework, formal hearings, consultations, and appeals, ensuring legally compliant and consistent outcomes.
• Build strong partnerships with managers through regular HR meetings, coaching and support on people management matters.
• Support workforce planning activities, including recruitment, salary assessments, establishment management and organisational development initiatives.
• Analyse HR data and workforce trends, producing reports and recommendations that support informed decision-making.
• Develop and review HR policies, maintain HR systems and records, and ensure compliance with employment legislation and College procedures.
• Work collaboratively with payroll, trade unions, legal advisors and external agencies to support the delivery of an effective HR service.

Who You Are:

An experienced HR professional with a strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice, capable of providing confident advice across the full employee lifecycle and hold a CIPD associate diploma or equivalent.

An excellent communicator who can quickly build credibility and positive working relationships with stakeholders at all levels. With strong organisational skills, you can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and delivering high-quality outcomes with the ability to influence, challenge and support managers to achieve effective people management outcomes