Human Resources Associate (Truro)

37 hours per week • Fixed Term – 12 months (Maternity Cover)

Love recruitment? Thrive in a fast-paced HR environment where no two days are the same?

Join Truro and Penwith College and play a vital role in attracting, appointing and onboarding the people who help transform lives through education.

We’re looking for an experienced HR Associate with a strong recruitment and staffing focus to support our managers during a busy and exciting period for the College.

The Role

This is a hands-on, people-facing role where recruitment is front and centre. You’ll manage the full recruitment lifecycle, ensuring a smooth, compliant and positive experience for candidates and hiring managers alike.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing end-to-end recruitment, from vacancy approval to onboarding

• Screening applications, coordinating shortlisting and interviews

• Supporting managers to recruit efficiently, effectively and cost-consciously

• Issuing contracts, coordinating inductions and ensuring timely starts

• Maintaining recruitment data, tracking activity and producing reports

• Ensuring compliance with safer recruitment requirements and the Single Central Record

Alongside recruitment, you’ll provide generalist HR support, acting as a trusted first point of contact for managers and staff.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who is:

• CIPD Level 5 qualified

• Experienced in recruitment, HR administration and employee relations

• Confident managing multiple vacancies and priorities at pace

• Highly organised, detail-focused and confident using HR systems

• Knowledgeable in employment law and safer recruitment practices

• Professional, approachable and comfortable advising managers

Experience in the FE or education sector is highly desirable, but not essential.

At Truro & Penwith College, we value our people and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and continuous professional development. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team where you can make a real impact.

We offer a generous package with benefits including up to 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays and College closure days, LGPS pension scheme, relocation package, free on-site parking and a variety of on-site benefits and discounts.

Closing date: 5pm, Monday 23 February 2026

Curriculum Vitae are not accepted, Application Forms only. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. Interviews may be held on a rolling basis.

Truro and Penwith College is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants must be willing to undergo a Criminal Record (DBS) check and past employment checks.