Optimistic Equity Kindness Innovation Collaboration Kindly note that we do not accept CVs, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements. All applications must be submitted via the link provided only. Derby College Group (DCG) is seeking a dynamic Associate HR Business Partner to join our high-performing HR team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering a professional, proactive and high-quality HR service, providing specialist advice and support on a broad range of employment matters. You'll work closely with managers and colleagues across the College, while also contributing to HR projects, policy development and the delivery of HR-related training. This is a hybrid role, primarily based across our College sites in line with operational requirements, with some opportunity for home working. The Opportunity You'll play a key role in delivering a proactive, high-quality HR service, providing expert advice and guidance to managers and employees on a wide range of people matters. Supporting employee relations cases such as absence management, disciplinary, grievance, capability, bullying and harassment issues, you'll help ensure fair and consistent outcomes. You'll also contribute to organisational change projects, policy development, HR training and performance initiatives, while advising on employment legislation, terms and conditions, wellbeing and family-friendly policies. This is a varied opportunity to make a real impact while championing an inclusive and positive workplace culture. For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities, please click here . About You You'll be a confident and approachable HR professional with strong employee relations knowledge and a passion for delivering excellent people support. With up-to-date knowledge of HR best practice and employment legislation, you'll be comfortable managing a varied workload and building effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels. You'll be an excellent communicator, able to work independently and collaboratively, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. A positive, resilient approach, commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and a CIPD Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) are essential for success in this role. For a full explanation of the Person Specification, please click here . The Benefits Salary of £35,537 per annum 34 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur) Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a 19.9% employer contribution Discount at our Ofsted rated Outstanding onsite Little Explorers Nursery TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse Flint Bishop Solicitors free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services Continuous development and progression opportunities Free eye tests with Specsavers Our new and enhanced Employee Assistance Programme provides 24/7 confidential support for wellbeing, mental health, and life matters Cycle to Work Scheme Equity, Diversity and Inclusion We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process. Safeguarding statement DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. If you require visa sponsorship Please note that unfortunately , this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas
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