Senior HR Advisor

Join Our Team as our Senior HR Advisor

Are you passionate about driving organisational success through human resource management? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can make a real impact on employee relations and wellbeing? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

About the Role:

Due to the retirement of the existing postholder, we are looking to appoint a new Senior HR Advisor. In this role, you will be pivotal in enhancing our staff development and HR initiatives. You will lead employee relations cases with sensitivity and expertise, ensuring fair and compliant resolutions. You will support the promotion of a culture of continuous learning and development.

You will also be responsible for developing and implementing HR policies and procedures, designing and delivering management development training programs, and leading the organisation, planning, and management of our staff development and corporate induction days.

• Provide professional HR support to the College, ensuring compliance with HR policies and procedures.
• Deliver timely and responsive HR services, particularly in employee relations and resourcing.
• Advise managers on HR issues, including sickness absence and employment law.
• Lead HR initiatives across workforce planning, restructuring, talent management, and more.
• Support job evaluation exercises and enhance employee engagement through feedback and surveys.
• Deputise for the Head of HR on day-to-day matters and support staff development initiatives.

What We Offer:

• A collaborative and innovative work environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development to help you grow and advance in your career.
• A chance to make a real impact on staff development and employee relations, shaping the future of our organisation.
• A supportive team that values your expertise and contributions, fostering a culture of mutual respect and collaboration.
• Competitive salary of up to £37,000 per annum, with 30 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Access to a range of employee benefits, including health and wellness programs, professional development opportunities, bluelight card, free car parking, and free gym on site.

About You:

You are a CIPD Level 7 qualified HR professional with experience in HR policy development, employee relations, and staff development, or have equivalent recognised HR generalist experience at a senior level. You have excellent communication and analytical skills, and you thrive in a fast-paced environment. You are proactive, self-motivated, and committed to promoting equality, diversity, and safeguarding.

You possess a can-do attitude with the ability to remain calm under pressure and when supporting managers and employees with the resolution of differences. You are flexible, adaptable, and able to work autonomously as well as part of a team. Your highly developed communication skills enable you to convey complex information effectively, and you have a knack for building strong partnerships and working relationships.

Join Us:

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to our mission of creating a supportive and thriving workplace, we want to hear from you! Apply now and be part of our journey to excellence. Please forward your CV and covering letter outlining your career history to date to recruitment@iwcollege.ac.uk by no later than 15th January 2025. Interviews will be held in person at the Isle of Wight College, week commencing 20th January 2025.

If you would like to find out more information before you apply for this exciting position with us, please contact Cheryl Blackley, Head of Human Resources, People and Culture on 07592 587201 or by emailing cheryl.blackley@iwcollege.ac.uk.