36.25 hours per week Altrincham Campus (with the requirement to work across all campuses) Would you like to influence positive change, employee engagement and support wellbeing as part of the next steps in your career? We have a fantastic opportunity for a HR Business Partner to join our wonderful HR and Payroll team at Trafford College Group. The successful candidate will join a busy and thriving Human Resources & Payroll Department that looks after over 850 staff, covering the whole employee life cycle. The team has a very collaborative approach to work, and lives and breathes the groups values: ambitious, respectful, professional, collaborative, inclusive The Job: We are particularly interested in candidates with previous experience of operating at Business Partner level or for an Advisor/Officer who is looking to take their next steps in their career and has a background in Recruitment. The role will be varied covering all aspects of the employee lifecycle, however, the main focus will be working on Recruitment, Selection, Onboarding and workforce planning including projects to support the implementation of the People, Organisational Development and Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion strategies. You will also have a sound understanding of employment law and experience of supporting managers with employee relations. About you: To be successful, you will need to be proactive and thrive on finding solutions for colleagues, with the ability to quickly build relationships with customers. You will already have relevant experience of working within a HR function and ideally possess CIPD Level 7 or have Level 5 and working towards Level 7. You should have a high level of IT competence and understand payroll procedures, however full training will be provided. We expect you to demonstrate a good understanding of employment legislation and to have supported managers with employee relations matters, along with a working knowledge of recruitment practices and processes. It would be beneficial if you could demonstrate an understanding of safeguarding in relation to safer recruitment practices, however full training will be given. About TCG: A Great Place to Work. The Trafford College Group has recently entered the next exciting phase of its journey through the merger with Cheadle and Marple 6th Form College. The merger has provided the Group with a unique opportunity to further shape and direct 16-19 and adult education across a wider area with campuses at Altrincham, Stretford, Stockport, Cheadle and Marple. Every year, thousands of students join us on courses that are designed to further their career prospects, enable transition to higher education or simply satisfy a desire to learn new skills and support well-being. Employment at Trafford College Group brings many benefits including: - Benefits 28 days annual leave and 8 bank holidays Up to an additional 7 days to facilitate the Christmas shut down period Generous contributory company pension scheme Childcare discounts Onsite Costa Coffee outlet Onsite restaurants Access to student discounts at 100 s of retail outlets Employee Assistance Programme Generous investment in your Continuous Professional Development Free Parking Colleagues at Trafford College Group go above and beyond to ensure that our students get the best possible teaching and support to enable them to reach their ambitions. We expect the very highest standards for all students, and this is evidenced year after year by our achievement and progression outcomes. The Trafford College Group promotes, celebrates and values diversity and is committed to promoting equality for all. As part of our commitment to being a Disability Confident Employer, all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the job, as set out in the job description and person specification, will be guaranteed an interview. The Trafford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment at the Trafford College Group is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post in regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check. The Group will meet the costs associated with this. Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unfortunately not able to respond to each applicant. If you have not been called for interview within 3 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. This position is open to direct applicants only We look forward to receiving an application from you This role may close early please submit your application early to avoid disappointment