Hr Officer

South Staffordshire College are recruiting for an experienced HR Officer.

The role requires someone with an employee relations background who has experience of operating in a multi-faceted fast paced environment. You will need to provide reliable, professional advice and guidance to managers and staff around our HR policies and procedures and will be managing an area where you are responsible for all aspects of recruitment, disciplinary/capability, grievance, absence management, flexible working and implementing our family friendly policies.

This challenging yet rewarding opportunity will bring different challenges each day and we can guarantee that no two days are ever the same. You will need to be a team player but also able to work on your own initiative within HR parameters. You will need to demonstrate excellent organisational skills and able to prioritise cases. You will be assertive but respect and value our staff at all times. You will be experienced in coaching managers to make effective and timely decisions on performance management.

You will be fully qualified Level 5 CIPD and have recent experience of working in a professional HR office. You will be expected to take a pragmatic approach when supporting managers in all types of meetings and with staff when discussing and resolving issues. This role is not suitable for individuals whose only experience is in Shared Service Centres.

As the role is based in education, you will need to have a clear DBS Enhanced check. As we have 5 campuses, you will also need to have a driving licence and regular access to a vehicle.

What you can expectfrom us - We care about your wellbeing so have a number of activities all year that provide support. However, time off is also important. We have a generous holiday scheme, the usual Bank Holidays, an additional 5 days at Christmas and 2 'ME' days (where you can have a day off work and do whatever makes you happy) as well as an additional day on campus spent on wellbeing.

We have a range of benefits available to all staff including paid time off for emergencies (designed to support carers) and all our policies are enhanced further than statutory requirements. The College also contributes to your pension at a minimum of 22.9% (we contribute more for people in the Local Government Pension Scheme).

South Staffordshire College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure with barred list check.