Job Description

People Services Manager (HR Manager)

Job Details


Job Title: People Services (HR) Manager


Department: People Services


Campus: The principal place of work will be Havant Campus, with flexibility required to work across Alton, Havant, and South Downs campuses in line with team and business needs.


Salary: Grade 6, Point 27-31 - 44,672.02 - 50,626.29 depending on experience and qualifications


Contract Type: Permanent - Full-Time

37 hours per week, 5 days a week, 52 weeks per year


About the Role


HSDC is seeking a dynamic and values-driven People Services (HR) Manager to lead our HR function across all three campuses. This pivotal role combines operational HR expertise with employee relations, talent acquisition, and workforce planning. You will lead a team of HR Business Partners and Assistants, providing high-quality guidance and support to managers and staff, while working alongside our Organisational Development and Training Lead to embed a positive people strategy.



This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional passionate about shaping the employee experience in a multi-campus educational environment. If you are motivated by collaboration, employee engagement, and making a tangible impact on organisational culture, we'd love to hear from you.


Responsibilities


You will be responsible for:
Leading the operational delivery of HR services across the College, with a particular focus on employee relations, HR operations, and talent acquisition. Providing expert guidance to managers on HR policies, employment law, performance management, and employee relations issues. Leading and developing a team of HR Business Partners and Assistants, supporting them to deliver consistent, high-quality HR services. Overseeing recruitment and onboarding, ensuring compliance with safeguarding, safer recruitment, and best practice standards. Supporting managers with workforce planning, succession planning, and talent management to maximise organisational effectiveness. Monitoring HR data and analytics, providing insight and reports to support decision-making and continuous improvement. Contributing and collaborating with the Organisational Development and Training Lead to deliver the College's people strategy, including engagement initiatives, communication campaigns, and HR-led organisational development projects that keep staff informed, supported, and positively engaged.



Requirements


You will need:
CIPD Level 5 qualified (mandatory); ideally CIPD Level 7 or willing to work towards Level 7 accreditation. Current CIPD membership and demonstrable commitment to continuous professional development in HR. Substantial experience in HR, ideally within a multi-site or complex organisation. Knowledge and experience in employee relations, including performance management, disciplinary, and grievance procedures. Experience in talent acquisition, workforce planning, and recruitment strategy. Ability to provide expert HR advice and guidance to managers at all levels. Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring or coaching colleagues or teams. Understanding of employment law and statutory compliance. Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills. Analytical skills with experience interpreting HR data and metrics to support organisational decision-making. Commitment to equality, diversity, and creating an inclusive, supportive work environment. Ability to collaborate across teams, departments, and campuses in a complex organisational environment.



Benefits


In return, you will receive:

Invest in Your Growth

: Access a wide range of training, in-house coaching, workshops, and funding for qualifications. Opportunities for funded research, with potential international travel.

Teaching Excellence Support

: Fully funded Level 3 Award in Education & Training for new teachers. Certificate in Education or PGCE options with financial support and reduced teaching hours for experienced teachers.

Generous Pension Plans

: Benefit from the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Ample Time Off

: Enjoy a generous annual leave package to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Exclusive Discounts

: Get an NUS TOTUM card, offering discounts with hundreds of retailers.

Community Engagement

: Participate in volunteering and fundraising for local and national charities. Option to donate through the Give As You Earn (GAYE) scheme.



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Application


How to apply

We strive in offering an inclusive and accessible recruitment and interview process to all candidates. Should you have any questions at all, or require any support with reasonable adjustments, please contact recruitment@hsdc.ac.uk and a member of our team will respond as soon as possible.




For more information on the position itself, please connect with Charlotte Nancarrow - Executive Director - HR & Corporate Services via charlotte.nancarrow@hsdc.ac.uk.



Please note, we appreciate the value of each applicant but kindly ask that you complete an application form as we do not accept CV's.



Interview Dates: 15th and 17th October


If you would like to take a look at the job description for this vacancy, please see this under Supporting Documents on the right-hand side of the page.