An excellent opportunity has arisen to join an expanding team providing an Operational HR service to a challenging customer base !!
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You will work with the business to support and manage recruitment, selection and induction activities, ensuring compliance with company procedures and current legislation whilst educating the business on recruitment best practice.
Contribute to the HR Business Plan following the completion of quarterly planning programmes and implementation of specific projects as defined by the HR Business Plan.
Provide advice, support and guidance on terms and conditions of employment, policies and procedures, TUPE issues etc.
Support the business with all employment relations issues, advising on best approach for grievance, disciplinary and appeal hearings whilst ensuring compliance with company procedures and legislation.
Work with the HR Administration team to ensure timely dispatch of all contracts of employment, variation to contracts and other formal communications to staff and ensuring timely liaison with Payroll.
Support the Learning and Development team with the analysis of all training, learning and development needs on a quarterly and annual basis. Working with L&D colleagues to subsequently plan, organise and where appropriate deliver cost effective programmes, working with external suppliers and government funding providers, ensuring evaluation of all training, development and learning activities is completed and feedback is given to the business.
A high level of discretion is required as much of the information dealt with is confidential.
There will be a significant degree of autonomy when dealing with certain activities. i.e. recruitment and selection. Managers will expect to be advised on types of media, panel mix, sifting process and question content.
The post holder will also be required to make informed judgements about the suitability of training programmes, venues, trainers, etc. They will also act as an internal resource being responsible for the design, development and delivery of workshops/courses.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
Graduate CIPD or part qualified and working towards full membership
Good level of HR generalist experience within an HR function including dealing with disciplinary / grievance cases in a difficult / complex environment
Excellent working knowledge of current employment legislation
Commercial Acumen
Excellent oral and written communication skills
The ability to build credibility and key business relationships
Experience of working in a multi site environment with a dispersed management team
Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
The ability to plan and priorities work time to best use in order to meet deadlines
Commitment to equal opportunities
Enthusiastic and self motivated
Exceptional organisational skills
Effective use of software packages – specifically, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Regular travel and overnight stays will be required