Trainee HR Advisor

Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a Trainee HR Advisor to support HR operations, provide guidance on employment issues, and manage recruitment processes. The role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Employer Pension Contributions

Cycle to Work Scheme

Subsidised Gym Membership

Health-related Benefits

Training and Development Opportunities

Staff Parking

On-site Restaurant Facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy office environment.
• Willingness to work towards CIPD Qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and guidance to managers and staff.
• Administer recruitment, selection, and induction processes.
• Maintain HR database and staffing records.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Level 3 Qualification

Job description

Newcastle-under-Lyme

Trainee HR Advisor

Job Reference: MAY20258453
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £24,640 - £26,896 Per Annum
Closing Date: Sun, 25 May 2025

Description
Salary: £24,640 - £26,896 per annum
Benefits: 24 Days Annual Leave (excl. Bank Holidays & Christmas Closure) Rising to 30 days following 5 years’ service.
Location: Newcastle College site
Hours: Full-time 37 Hours per week

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country. In October 2024 we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections. This includes recognition of our strong contribution towards meeting Local Skills Needs under the latest version of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF).

The inspection report praised all areas of the College’s provision and acknowledged NSCG’s ‘staff are professional, friendly, incredibly supportive and work tirelessly to meet the needs of learners’ ‘teachers improve their practice based upon the support they receive’ and ‘teachers create highly supportive, calm and highly aspirational environments in which learners and apprentices thrive’.‘ In summary, NSCG is a great place to work and study.

To read the full Ofsted report for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group, please visit the Ofsted Government website, select Find an Inspection Report and search for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group.

The group is currently home to a population of over 6,500 full-time students with around 2000 adult learners and students on higher education programmes. We have over 1,500 apprentices where we work with over 850 individual employers.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, suitably qualified individual with relevant experience to assist in the day-to-day running of the Human Resources Office.

You will take an active role in providing general HR advice and guidance to Managers and individual members of staff on a range of employment issues. To support with casework and CPD activities. To deal with the administration of the Recruitment, Selection and Induction processes.

You will also capture data in order to maintain and update the computerised HR database, payroll documentation, absence management systems, vacancy monitoring systems and staffing statistics.

The main duties of the post holder are:

• To provide general HR advice and guidance in a clear and professional manner to Managers and individual members of staff on a range of employment issues.
• To support with casework and long-term absences or continuing sickness absence under the direction of the Head of HR / HR Systems & Development Manager.
• To attend identified training and professional development activities, maintaining an awareness of current national standards and good practice.
• To assist the HR Systems & Development Manager in supporting the planning of relevant and timely CPD activities aimed at improving the performance of teaching staff.
• To capture data in order to maintain and update the computerised HR database, payroll documentation, absence management systems, vacancy monitoring systems and staffing statistics.
• To maintain, monitor, check and update general staffing records and individual staff files (eg absence, annual leave, new starters, leavers, contract changes and volunteer / placements).
• To deal with the administration of the Recruitment, Selection and Induction processes, the Colleges DBS / vetting procedures, which includes the checking of ID, right to work documentation and recording associated information onto computerised HR & screening systems.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Holds a Level 3 or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline
• Has experience of working in an administrator role in a busy fast paced office environment
• Good written and verbal communication skills including customer service skills
• Has or is willing to work towards CIPD Qualifications
• Has excellent organisational skills and is able to work under pressure
• Has experience of keeping and maintaining accurate records of information using a range of database packages.

What’s in it for you?

The college offers an excellent benefits package which includes:

• Employer Pension contributions (Local Government Pension Scheme)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice).
• Subsidised Gym Membership.
• Health-related benefits including Subsidised Health Scheme.
• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget).
• Staff parking available
• On site restaurant facilities and FREE early morning coffee/tea and toast.

How to apply

To apply for the role of Trainee HR Advisor, please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete an online application form.

(If you are applying via a jobs board, you will receive an e-mail and link that will take you directly to our application form on the Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group website).

The closing date for completed applications is 25th May 2025.

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.