HR Advisor

at  Plumpton College

DESCRIPTION

Plumpton College is the leader of land and environment education in the Southeast, renowned for our outstanding cutting-edge practice and ability to align delivery to meet the needs of local and national employers. With a significant growth in our student numbers in recent years the organisation has made great progress in achieving its ambitious future vision to be providing ever more students equipped for their future careers in these all-important disciplines.
This is an excellent opportunity to join Plumpton College’s successful HR function, and to be part of a proactive, progressive and cohesive team which is dedicated to high service standards and best practice.
Providing day-to-day generalist HR support in line with the College’s strategic objectives, you will work proactively with managers in conjunction with the Senior HR Advisor to support and implement strategies which select, develop and retain the best staff. Working in a business partnering capacity with line managers, the HR Advisor will understand issues, opportunities, undertake recruitment, identify new ways of working and assist managers in understanding and implementing HR procedures and policies.
The ideal candidate will possess at least two years’ experience of working in a generalist HR environment, including recruitment and training. Qualified to at least level 3, the ideal candidate will also possess a CIPD level 5 qualification or be working towards it. With a high degree of professional integrity and excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, you will be comfortable working at pace and juggling a busy workload. You will have a methodical approach to administration and record keeping with excellent IT skills, and confidence to use and develop virtual solutions to meet the needs of the organisation.

BENEFITS

As well as a competitive salary, you can also look forward to a great range of benefits including: up to 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), and up to 5 efficiency days at Christmas; membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme; comprehensive CPD; TOTUM card; Employee Assistance Programme; free onsite parking; discounted Plumpton wine; staff discounts on Plumpton courses; free eye tests; cycle to work scheme; and free use of the onsite gym.
We support staff development, including Level 2 qualifications in English and maths. Our workplace is neurodiverse-friendly, providing clear structures, assistive technology, and a supportive environment for all.
With over 3,000 students, excellent resources, and a drive for continuous improvement, Plumpton College is actively seeking staff who want to make a difference and be part of this exciting phase of our development. At Plumpton College we are Ambitious & Progressive, Enterprising, Professional, Supportive, and Passionate about everything we do - if you share these values and would like to be part of our growing team then we’d like to hear from you.
We reserve the right to call candidates to interview/withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as soon as possible.
Plumpton College is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and is dedicated to pursuing non-discriminatory policies and practices and eliminating unfair discrimination on any basis.
Plumpton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

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