HR Business Partner

We have a rare opportunity for a talented and motivated HR Business Partner to join our outstanding Human Resources department here at Bradford College.

As the HR Business Partner you will be a key member of the HR management team and be responsible for working collaboratively with senior leaders and line managers to achieve the organisational objectives of the College.

You will work closely with the HR shared services team to deliver HR solutions and provide a responsive service to managers and colleagues and help to develop and implement better people management practices.

Please note that interviews for this position will take place on Friday 17th January.

Responsibilities include:

• To work with HR Management Team to lead, implement and deliver HR initiatives in line with organisational objectives.
• To act as a point of contact for people expertise for a number of academic and professional support service areas. Adopting a positive, professional and proactive approach and demonstrating a clear understanding of these business areas.
• With support from the HR Advisors, delivery of HR operational and cyclical activities such as, workforce planning, employee relations and performance matters.
• Ensures policies, procedures and systems for HR are up to date, in line with legislation and deliver against current and future needs.
• Supports the recruitment and selection requirements by: understanding business needs, ensuring a business case has been provided for each vacancy, and supports with succession planning by identifying opportunities for progression and promotion.
• Be the point of escalation for complex case management support
• Support the Head of HR with working towards the Colleges strategic objectives to becoming an employer of choice
• Ensure ER KPIs are met with the support of accurate reporting
• Work towards a positive relationships with recognised Trade Unions
• Be responsible for the completion of legal paperwork such as ET3’s and settlement agreements

The Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be learner and quality-focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within your core values.

Education & Training 

• CIPD Level 5 or above or an equivalent relevant qualification.
• Mediation Qualification or willingness to work towards within an agreed timeframe.
• GCSE 4 – 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
• GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale 

Experience

• Significant work experience in a HR environment.
• Demonstrable experience of delivering HR services in a unionised environment.
• Experience of handling varied generalist casework.
• Experience of designing and implementing organisation change such as restructuring, redundancy and outsourcing.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest and number of applications so early application is advised.

Bradford College

At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.

Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.

We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

Benefits of working at Bradford College: 

• Generous annual leave entitlement – equivalent to 30 days of holidays, plus bank holidays
• Additional college closure days, including 2-week Christmas closure
• Local government pension scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution
• Annual salary reviews
• Career progression opportunities – 54% of all vacancies are filled internally
• Free sports and gym facilities
• Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space
• Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders
• Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback
• Discounts on greener travel – cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts
• Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa
• On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant
• A host of training development opportunities
• Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025
• The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training.

*If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.

Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with our statutory safeguarding requirements detailed in Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, employment references, health screening and social media search.

Please be aware it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children and vulnerable adults.