HR Business Partner

Adecco is delighted to be working with our educational client based in Workington. This is a genuinely rewarding place to build your career the kind of workplace where you can make a real difference while being supported to grow professionally. You'll be joining a community that values readiness, respect, and helping each other reach their full potential, all within a modern working environment with excellent facilities.

Our client is looking to recruit a HR Business Partner to join the HR Team. You'll be joining a supportive, forward‑thinking HR team where your ideas, experience and professional judgement will be valued. You'll play a key role in shaping a positive staff culture.

This is a permanent full time role, working 8.30am -16.30pm or 9.00am -17.00pm.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a proactive and professional Human Resources Business Partner to join the Human Resources team. This pivotal role supports the delivery of an effective, efficient, and forward-thinking HR service.

As our HR Business Partner, you'll provide expert guidance on a wide range of HR matters, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, policy, compliance, data reporting, staff development and organisational change. You'll work closely with managers and colleagues across the business to promote good practice, uphold our values, and help everyone thrive in their roles.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll be at the heart of our people strategy, including:

Delivering high‑quality HR advice on disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence management. Managing HR administration including contracts, payroll amendments, DBS checks and employee records. Supporting recruitment, selection, and monthly staff inductions. Contributing to staff development, performance cycles and CPD planning. Maintaining accurate HR data and produce management information reports. Collaborating with the line managers and leaders to identify training needs and support CPD planning. Leading and supporting HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensuring compliance with employment law, safeguarding requirements, and policies. Developing and delivering initiatives that enhance employee engagement, wellbeing and inclusion Providing statistical data and management information and work with managers to determine future needs on areas such as turnover, equal opportunities, recruitment and absence.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

CIPD Level 3 qualified (or equivalent), with experience in a busy HR environment. Knowledgeable in employee relations, employment law and HR best practice. Confident in providing sound HR advice and supporting managers at all levels. Highly organised, detail‑oriented and able to work to deadlines. A strong communicator who builds effective relationships. Committed to inclusion, equality, safeguarding and continuous improvement.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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