This is a fantastic opportunity for a HRBP to become part of a small and friendly HR team and be at the heart of the employee experience, assisting with HR administration, the end-to-end recruitment process (onboarding), leavers (off boarding), sickness absence management as well as maintaining the HRIS system.
Job Purpose:
Responsible for Sickness Absence Management work with the purpose of reducing absence and the affiliated cost
Support the HR Business Partner/Head of HR in handling Employee Relations, some of high complexity
Assist in facilitating and delivering corporate learning initiatives regarding HR policies and procedures
Undertake HR projects aligned with business objectives.
Responsibilities:
Actively contribute to the development and writing of HR Policies in line with current legislation and best practice
Supporting line managers in delivering the appropriate responses to a range of HR related issues.
Providing proficient HR advice and support to managers, including interpreting and applying terms and conditions of service and contracts of employment
Facilitate the delivery of HR related training to line managers
Provide assistance to the HR Business Partner in managing and resolving the employee relations caseload
Assist the HR Business Partner with coaching and mentoring line managers in all people related matters
To upskill and empower the HR team members in conjunction with the Head of HR and HR Business Partner
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders
To provide a variety of HR reports
Assist in HR projects and process improvements
To take responsibility for own personal development
Promote equality and diversity in all aspects of the role
Maintain a working environment that is safe and without risk
Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as may arise commensurate with the grade/role
Person Specification:
Membership of the CIPD or equivalent relevant experience
General understanding of HR processes
Experience delivering generalist HR advice
Great written and verbal communication skills
Advanced organisational skills and able to pay great attention to detail whilst managing a varied workload
Able to work as part of a team as well as work with minimum supervision
Proficiency in MS Office, HRIS and other HR-related software applications
Understanding of Data Protection (GDPR) principles and their applicability
Commitment to promoting equalities, diversity, and inclusion
An awareness and understanding of Health & Safety
Knowledge and understanding of Job Evaluation (DESIRABLE)
Experience working within a local authority and understanding of local authority terms & conditions (DESIRABLE)
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