City of Portsmouth College
HR Advisor (Employee and Industrial Relations)
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HR Advisor – Employee and Industrial Relations
Location: Highbury Campus, Sixth Form Campus, North Harbour Campus and Arundel Campus
Salary: £26,494.86 - £30,248.30 per annum (Full-Time Equivalent)
Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (Permanent)
About the College
At City of Portsmouth College, we strive to be the employer of choice in Portsmouth, fostering a progressive, supportive, and rewarding workplace. By joining us, you’ll contribute to our mission of turning students into future leaders and innovators. Every role here makes a meaningful impact on our students’ educational journeys.
We offer an extensive curriculum covering:
- A-levels
- Apprenticeships
- Vocational & Technical courses
- Higher Education
- Online learning & Community courses
Our benefits ensure a fulfilling career and bring real value to your life, supporting professional growth, financial security, and wellbeing.
What We Offer Our Staff:
- Annual Leave: 25 days (plus winter shutdown + statutory holidays)
- Pension: Generous Local Government pension scheme (details)
- Learning & Development: Access to programmes via our Community Adult Education Department
- Staff Development: Participation in college-wide training and CPD initiatives
- Discounts:
- Onsite: 50% off at the College Sports Centre; Hair Salon services
- Online: Partners like Unidays, Student Beans & Totum (after email verification)
- Blue Light Card: Access to discounts on shopping, travel and entertainment (except at Arundel)
- Parking: Free across all campuses (except Arundel)
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About the Role
The HR Advisor – Employee Relations ensures fair, efficient, and legally compliant HR support. This generalist HR post focuses on:
- Advising managers and staff on employment practices
- Handling absence and capability cases
- Assisting with disciplinary and grievance procedures
- Building a consistent, performance-driven culture
Key focus areas:
- Supporting managers' decision-making with HR expertise
- Maintaining disciplinary records and litigation defence
- Aligning with College policies, employment law, and best practice
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality HR guidance to managers on all people-related matters
- Manage and escalate low-level employee relations cases
- Conduct investigations, document findings, and advocate for fairness
- Prepare meeting packs, liaise with appeals, and enforce procedural proper safeguards
- Counsel on HR policies, employment law, and policy amendments
- Draft professional case documentation (e.g., investigation reports, hearing follow-ups)
- Oversee case workflows, ensure compliance, and propose policy improvements
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Requirements
Essential for success:
- Proven Employee Relations / HR Business Partner expertise (formal training via MIHR Chartered Institute of Personnel Development is advantageous)
- Drive for continuous professional development
- Strong ** communication, confidence in marshalling, and time management** skills
- Solid grasp of employment law and relevant Microsoft Office tools
- Experience demonstrating through case studies or workplace examples
Diversity & Inclusion
At City of Portsmouth College, we are committed to equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) as core to our vision of educational excellence. This extends beyond the classroom, reflecting in our curriculum, enrichment initiatives, and support systems.
By joining us, you’ll become part of a culture that ensures all talent is captured, celebrated, and enabled—ultimately enhancing the student experience.
Pre-Employment Checks
The successful candidate will be required to:
- Provide accredited safeguarding contact details
- Undergo a disclosure check (via the DBS scheme)
- Submit two professional/interpersonal references
THE COLLEGE does not recognize the services of recruitment agencies for this position. Vacancy may close once a suitable candidate is identified.
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