HR Generalist

Located on the edge of the Lake District, Furness College is the largest FE College in Cumbria offering an extensive range of courses with a particular emphasis on technical learning, apprenticeships and Higher Education, in addition to the broadest A’ level offer in Cumbria. We are a community of staff dedicated to creating a positive and inclusive environment for all.

We offer:

- Competitive salaries
- Generous annual leave
- Flexi scheme
- Family friendly policies
- Fantastic facilities and resources
- Training opportunities
- Free onsite parking
- Onsite gym
- Funded Flu vaccinations
- Funded eye tests
- A great working environment

**HR Generalist**

We have an opportunity (initially fixed term) for an experienced HR Generalist to support our HR team and lead on projects as we go through a period of transition and restructure within our function.As the main focus of this role is to provide capability and capacity within the HR team, it provides a unique opportunity to work in collaboration with the Head of HR for tasks and priorities to be allocated in line with the post holders knowledge and experience along with the immediate needs of the College.The team is small, and therefore the need for a flexible HR professional that can support across the full range of HR generalist activities is essential.

Contributing across a wide range of HR activities, including recruitment and onboarding, employee relations, absence management and general administration, the post holder will form strong working relationships with Line Managers and colleagues across the college community to support with all aspects of the employee life cycle.

The post holder will be a key point of contact for HR related queries, providing professional advice and guidance, and will support Line Managers with employee relations such as grievances and investigations.The role will require significant involvement in maintaining data (spreadsheets) and HR systems (ITrent), and therefore strong IT skills are essential.

**Salary**: up to £27,968

**Tenure**: Fixed Term (6 months)

**Closing Date**:Thursday 2nd May, 12 noon

Furness College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and staff. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken, including an enhanced DBS check with barred lists and references.

Please refer to the job description for safeguarding responsibilities specific to this post.