Job Description

Your new role

Communication/Relationships to provide advice on a full range of HR policies and procedures and terms and conditions of employment to managers, staff and local TU Reps, taking in to account employment legislation. To deliver a timely, effective and responsive HR service to all categories of staff ensuring effective relationships are maintained to enable the People function to influence managers to take responsibility for actively managing staff. To liaise with line managers as well as legal experts in respect of disciplinary and grievance matters to ensure that cases are progressed fairly and in line with procedure, policy and employment legislation. To Interpret policies and legislation when managing caseloads, providing accurate advice to ensure appropriate outcomes achieved. Liaising and taking guidance form peers and, legal team where appropriate. To provide advice on employment legislation, terms and conditions of employment and HR Policies and Procedure in line with best practice. To work closely with, and develop good working relationships with line managers and staff side representatives on a range of formal and informal matters, ensuring a partnering approach is achieved. To work with managers and staff to resolve queries within their level of knowledge and experience. To work with managers in developing action plans to address any workforce issues identified through workforce reports, sickness audits etc. To ensure information on employment issues and HR policies is disseminated as appropriate across the organisation.

What you'll get in return
Competitive Hourly Rate & Benefits

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Educated to degree level or equivalent CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience Associate membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development Sound working knowledge of a range of HR policies and procedures Good understanding of how employment law is applied in the workplace Experience of working within an operational HR role Employee relations case management experience Effective communication skills both written and oral Ability to maintain a balanced and objective view and provide competent and impartial advice/make decisions in relation to complex HR issues Ability to use own initiative and to escalate issues in a timely manner where unable to resolve Ability to build effective working relationships with managers, service leads and other stakeholders Proven ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure, including the ability to undertake several initiatives at a time with the ability to prioritise own workload Good planning, organisational and interpersonal skills Additional demonstrable qualities that may be beneficial to the role, e.g. care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment Willingness and ability to travel between sites