S37/26 - Human Resources Business Partner - Employee Relations

South Eastern Regional College; Ballynahinch; On-site; GBP 42,839 - 46,142; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave + 12 public holidays

Healthcare cash plan

Access to college gym facilities

Cycle to Work scheme

Continuous Professional Development

Job summary

South Eastern Regional College is seeking a full-time Human Resources Business Partner for the Ballynahinch Campus. The role includes providing high-quality employee relations services, ensuring compliance with HR standards, and advising managers on performance management, grievance processes, and employee engagement. The position offers competitive salary packages along with comprehensive benefits, including annual leave, a healthcare cash plan, and professional development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing employee relations support and advice.
• Ability to manage performance and grievance issues.
• Skills to empower managers in a high-performance culture.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality employee relations service across the college.
• Provide advice on discipline, grievance, and performance issues.
• Support managers in improving HR service delivery.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Discipline processes

Grievance handling

Absence management

Employee engagement

Education

Relevant Human Resources qualification

Job description

Human Resources Business Partner - Employee Relations

• Band 7, SCP 32 - 35, £42,839 - £46,142 per annum

Full‑time, permanent, 36 hours per week – Ballynahinch Campus

Northern Ireland’s Further Education sector is a key driver of both economic and social inclusion. SERC as a college is a hub of innovation, collaboration and industry partnerships along with a strong community focus. We pride ourselves on delivering internationally recognised, high‑quality, industry‑relevant courses that equip our students with the skills necessary to grow and shape our economy and transform their own lives. We are committed to continuous improvement and to fostering a supportive culture of creativity and inclusivity as a catalyst for success.

We currently have a vacancy for a Human Resources Business Partner – Employee Relations.

Key Benefits

• 26 days annual leave + 12 public holidays (plus 6 additional annual leave days after 5 years’ service)
• Additional leave to supplement closures during Easter, July & Christmas
• NILGOSC defined benefiter CARE pension scheme with employer contribution rate of 19%
• Corporate healthcare cash plan scheme
• Annual free health checks onsite
• Access to college gym facilities free of charge, plus discounted membership with a range of gyms
• Mind Yourself health & wellbeing initiatives
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Teachers Credit Union
• Access to hair, nail & beauty salons onsite
• Continuous Professional Development opportunities via our dedicated Learning Academy

Job Purpose

Reporting to the HR Manager, the post holder will be responsible for delivering a responsive, high‑quality employee relations service across the college. This includes providing professional support and advice on discipline, grievance, performance management, employee engagement and absence management, and ensuring compliance across all aspects of SERC HR Services.

The role will involve supporting and empowering managers to build and sustain a positive, high‑performance culture aligned with college values and behaviours. The post holder will work proactively to continuously improve HR service delivery, providing clear, professional advice and guidance to senior managers on a wide range of human resource matters.

Downloads

• Accessibility at SERC with AccessAble
• Candidate Information Booklet
• Corporate roles Disability Equality Statement
• Employee Benefits Rewards and Recognition Booklet
• Equal Opportunities Policy
• S37/26 HR Business Partner – Job Description