We are seeking an HR Business Partner to join our central People Management department. With our existing HR Business Partner, you will provide relevant, pragmatic advice to a range of managers, and support the Director of People and Corporate Services on a range of change management projects to improve the day-to-day experiences of staff both at the operational level and the broader organisational level.

You will have strong IT skills and be the operational lead for the HR systems used to carry out our core activities such as recruitment and data analysis, guiding and working with the Payroll Supervisor and HR Officer to ensure a positive user experience.

This is an ideal role for someone with HR experience who is looking to step up in to a Business Partnering role. As an organisation we particularly focussed on developing our equity, diversity and inclusion offer and the overall culture and values of the organisation - we are keen to make all voices and all lived experiences heard and recognised within the organisation and welcome individuals with their own lived experience who want to use this to help us on our organisational journey.

Over the past 80 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.

The International Rescue Committee UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its headquarters in New York and London. The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief, relocating refugees and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster. Through 22 regional offices in cities across the United States, the IRC also helps refugees resettle in the US and become self-sufficient.

The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.

IRC UK

IRC UK was established in 1997 to support the organisation’s global activities and particularly to diversify its donor base and be able to better advocate with policymakers on behalf of the people we serve. Since its establishment IRC UK has grown rapidly and now comprises approximately 170 staff.

In Europe, the IRC also has offices in Berlin, Bonn, Brussels, Geneva and Stockholm. 

Human Resources

IRC UK’s Human Resources team provides a comprehensive Human Resources service to UK and Europe based staff, compromising of a Director of HR, Europe, HR Partner, HR Operations Manager, HR Officer and HR Recruiter. From time to time there may be temporary Recruiters in the team that will support with recruitment needs.

In this role you will work collaboratively as part of the wider Europe HR team and global HR team, supporting and taking on tasks as required.

Purpose of the post

Reporting to the Director of HR, Europe, the HR Operations Manager is responsible for designing and delivering first in class HR services to colleagues in the UK and in Europe as is requested.

As line manager of the HR Recruiter and HR Officer, the HR Operations Manager supports the team to deliver their activities including HR admin, HR data metrics, recruitment and health and wellbeing.

The Operations Manager manages the HR systems infrastructure and to this end collaborates with global HR operations colleagues. The role is responsible for vendor relationships, ranging from benefits and pensions to immigration advice.

The Operations Manager works closely with global colleagues to ensure processes and procedures are aligned with global practice and to ensure alignment and consistency of support to international departments.

Working relationships

•  European HR team
• All UK based staff and their line managers in the UK and remotely
• External suppliers including pension provider, benefits providers, HR systems providers, payroll provider, medical/occupational health provider, recruitment agencies, Payclub / salary review service providers
• HR Project & Planning Manager UK & Europe

Main tasks and responsibilities

•  Ensure all administrative processes are fit for purpose and at all times executed in a timely fashion
• Ensure HRIS and online filing system is always up to date, fit for purpose, containing relevant and accurate information
• Ensure all HR data is inputted in a timely fashion, is correct, and audited regularly
• Manage first line advice on benefits for all staff
• Ensure payroll and payroll records are correct and that payroll tasks are delivered accurately and in timely fashion
• Support the HR Officer in presenting UK HR metrics in PowerBI.
• Implement learning and development programmes and oversee HR related initiatives and trainings such as health and wellbeing activities, security training, performance review
• Work closely with colleagues in the workspace team on staff security and health and wellbeing matters as required, including ensuring IRC UK fulfils its duty of care, manages risk and staff have the information required to undertake necessary pre travel preparations, security training and medical requirements.
• Design and implement health and wellbeing strategy for IRC UK and contribute to a European health and wellbeing strategy – to this end collaborate closely with colleagues in global duty of care function
• Provide a comprehensive health and wellbeing induction to staff
• Collaborate closely with colleagues in the wider Europe HR team on relevant pan-European HR matters, such as ensuring monthly HR metrics for Europe offices are collated.
• Coordinate with key HR colleagues in the US particularly on matters relating to international teams and in rolling out global initiatives locally.
• Ensure performance reviews and salary review processes in the UK are fully operational and delivered, in line with global approaches making local adaptations where needed
• Responsible for ensuring HR information is accurate and readily available on intranet
• Participate in the implementation of specific projects, procedures, and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the organisation including HR activities related to diversity, equality, and inclusion.
• Act as main user of the online Home Office sponsorship system, ensuring any applications and updates are processed as required, seeking legal advice if required, to ensure compliance in terms of right to work requirements
• Administer the apprenticeship scheme, coordinating with the apprenticeship provider and sharing information about apprenticeship opportunities with manager to identify relevant opportunities
• Line manage, support, and develop the HR Recruiter and HR Officer
• Sits on the UK management team, as and when required
• Be a point of contact for all employee relations matters, including flexible working requests, disciplinaries, grievances, probation hearings, and escalate any matters to Director of HR, Europe and/or HR Project & Planning Manager, UK & Europe.

Essential

Experience

•  Demonstrable experience in a busy HR team
•  Experience supporting managers with a range of HR matters
• Experience in designing, implementing, and managing HR systems, policies, and procedures
• Some project management experience.

Qualifications

•  Graduate Membership of CIPD or equivalent experience

Skills and Knowledge

•  Good understanding and up-to-date knowledge of current and proposed employment law and its application through policies and procedures
•  Excellent knowledge and skills in systems and processes thinking with ability to identify problems and come up with solutions
• Good recruitment skills including using LinkedIn to source candidates
• Excellent IT skills using HRIS and MS Office applications, including Excel
• Good problem solving with an ability to work on own initiative, reason through problems and provide appropriate advice
• Good communication skills with ability to communicate technical / systems information clearly and succinctly
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail with ability to review and analyse data and identify trends.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge and experience of Cornerstone, Workday or PowerBI.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

The application deadline is 30 May 2022

IRC UK strives to be an equal opportunities employer. IRC UK is committed to equality of opportunity and to non-discriminations for all job applicants and employees, and we seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious beliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

IRC UK welcomes applications from all candidates, including underrepresented groups and refugees who have the right to work in the UK.

IRC UK will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application and/or interview process, and for essential job functions if appointed to a role.

Location: Either Devon with 1-2 days per week in Totnes, or flexible in the UK.  Depending on your circumstances we would also be keen on a secondment to Ghana in your first year. The postholder will expected to undertake frequent travel to Ghana and Uganda. 

About us

Our mission is to get preschool children in rural Africa school-ready.  At present over 250 million children worldwide fail to receive the education and care they need in their early years which means they are less likely to do well in school, find gainful employment, and are at greater risk of early marriage, early parenthood and even criminality. Current approaches to solving this crisis are not proving effective or scalable in lower middle income countries.

That’s where Lively Minds comes in. We have developed an award-winning Early Childhood Development programme that has been proven to get pre-schoolers in hard-to-reach communities school-ready, so they have a greater chance of succeeding in school and in life. The programme provides marginalised Mothers with a parenting course that empowers them to run educational Play Schemes for pre-schoolers and to provide better home-based care, using cheap local resources.  The programme is delivered through government partners, is cheap and highly scalable. It genuinely has the potential to play a transformative role in ending the global ECD crisis.

Over the past few years the Lively Minds programme, currently operating in over 1000 communities in rural Ghana and Uganda is reaching over 120,000 children, with this figure set to triple over the next few years. During COVID we launched a radio programme for parents and this is now reaching over 2 million households each week.  We are extremely proud that the Government of Ghana have now adopted the programme and we have a ground-breaking partnership with them to support them to institutionalise it, fund it and to scale it to 60 education districts, reaching over 4000 communities and 1 million children. We see this partnership as the test case that will provide the blueprint to take the programme to scale in Uganda and elsewhere within the next 5 years.

About the role

This is a unique opportunity for a Finance expert to join a fun, high impact, mission driven organisation.  This could be an ideal opportunity for a Finance expert who’s gained experience in another sector and is looking to transition to a not for profit. Lively Minds is a dynamic and fast-growing organisation. You will have the opportunity to work on varied and cutting-edge topics and contexts.  You’ll be part of a lively ambitious organisation, determined to have a major positive impact on the world. We work hard, at a fast pace, in a challenging environment.  Our work is demanding but provides plenty of opportunity for innovation, responsibility, growth, collaboration, creativity and fun. We want all staff to be happy, fulfilled and to feel appreciated and valued in their work. . You will be offered the opportunity to develop through targeted learning support which will include external learning opportunities or Coaching.

We are looking for a Head of Finance to manage all aspects of the organisation’s finances. Our current annual budget is approximately £3m and we plan to grow this to £5m by 2025.  Your role includes, setting and managing budgets, supporting fundraising strategy and proposals, overseeing spend and financial controls and processes.  You will lead the finance teams in Ghana and Uganda made up of a Finance Manager in Ghana, four Finance Officers, and a Procurement and Logistics Officer. 

To succeed in this role you will need….

• to be comfortable delivering a complex programme to the highest standards, working at pace with a high degree of autotomy
• to be innovative & results-oriented. We operate in resource-poor settings, with challenging stakeholders and with limited financial resources and capabilities.
• to be willing to go the extra mile.  We need you to be proactive and constantly seeking ways to do things better.
• to be business-minded.  In order to spread our impact, we need you to help us secure sustainable income, gaining the support of government, funders and key stakeholders
• to be a leader.  You will need to role model professionalism, determination & resilience, a growth mindset, and passion for the work and our organisational values.
• to be actively involved in delivering growth; as a small charity, we need you to be adaptable, with the ability to advise on strategic finance matters, as well as being hands-on when necessary 

Technical Abilities

Essential

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• 5 years post qualification experience delivering full range of financial and accounting services required by a charity or small business
• Wide experience of managing grants and donor reporting
• Experience in maintaining strong financial controls
• High proficiency in financial modelling and advanced Microsoft Excel with the ability to present complex information effectively to a non finance audience (including experience in VBA automation and using Excel’s data model to directly interact with other systems)
• Experience of managing and developing people
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

Desirable

• Experience working with remote teams
• Experience working in Africa

As HR Operations Manager, you will be a key player in the Human Resource team of Centre 404, a busy progressive community charity of approximately 300 employees and workers. Your role will be to manage the day-to-day delivery of HR services and management of the HR operations team including reporting and support to the Director of People and Resources.

We anticipate there being four key elements of this role:

1. Overseeing and ensuring that right to work checks, DBS, payroll and contract changes are completed in a timely way within the HR Operations team
2. Day to day management of Employee Relations casework.  Working with the Director of People and Resources on more complex issues and TUPE processes
3. Lead on the development of Centre 404’s substantial investment in a new HRIS (People X’cd) to provide an end-to-end HR solution enabling an agile people strategy through a fully integrated suite of People Management, Talent, Digital Learning, Recruitment and Analytics software and play an active role in the wider Digital Transformation Working Group and change management
4. Development of policies and procedures and management guidelines

This is an exciting time to join the organisation as the understanding of the value of the health and social care sector continues to develop post-pandemic.  Centre 404 is growing and offers career opportunities to people who want to make a difference and the HR team is crucial to both growth and our continued focus on making Centre 404 a great place to work.

Essential requirements include:

1. CIPD Level 5 or equivalent qualification
2. Minimum of three years of experience in an HR role
3. Minimum of one year of management experience
4. Good knowledge of ER processes and policies

You will be working with stakeholders across the business and will use your extensive experience to advise, influence and motivate at every level and to effectively handle challenges across the full spectrum of Human Resources.

This is a really exciting time to join Girlguiding. We have much to be proud of in our one hundred years of history, but we know that to remain vibrant and relevant to young people we must continually evolve.

We’ve begun a process of significant change: transforming the organisation so it can meet the challenges of the future by putting young people at the heart of our organisation. We’re on a mission to amplify the voices of girls and young women, so they can champion change in their own lives and the wider world; to build strong partnerships that can increase our reach and impact; and to increase the support we offer our amazing adult volunteers who deliver incredible experiences to young people across the UK every week.

Want to join a professional and collaborative HR team and lead on organisational design initiatives to support our transformation journey? In this generalist HR role, you’ll work in partnership with our senior management team to deliver a strategic and operational HR service to support our refreshed people strategy. You’ll be a key player in culture change to facilitate one team of volunteers and staff. You have a track record in providing a strategic generalist HR service and HR business partnering, to include organisational design. With strong interpersonal skills you enjoy influencing and negotiating with a variety of stakeholders, and are competent presenting to boards / directors on complex or controversial business. You have strong written communication skills. We look forward to you joining our team.

Girlguiding values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Girlguiding is proud to be part of the Stonewall Diversity Champions programme, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a member of Time to Change. While Girlguiding’s young members may be women only, our staff team is mixed gender. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We’re committed to supporting our staff to achieve a good work-life balance and offer flexible working options wherever we reasonably can. All staff are required to carry out our online health and safety training and complete a DSE risk assessment to ensure we can provide the support you require.

I have an Interim Head of HR role available in a renowned Women and Girls Charity based in Central London (although the role will be hybrid working partially remote) on a 6-month fixed term contract.

The role will pay £47,155 - £53,919 per year and will be full time. You will have 2 direct reports (HR Manager and L&D Specialist) and you will report to the COO.

Your role will be to provide senior HR leadership and expertise during a challenging period for the charity and you will coach and support your team in delivering progressive and responsive HR advice, learning and development interventions and people partnering.

In this role, you will: -

Lead on the work required to ensure that our people policies and practice effectively support our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

• particularly our ambitions to become an anti-racist organisation.
• Work with the HR Manager and Senior Resourcing Specialist to review and update the recruitment policy and processes.
• Support the HR Manager to update and embed effective and efficient HR processes across the team.
• Ensure that effective guidance, support and development is in place to equip all employees to perform at their best.
• Scope and commission the review of our pay policy

The ideal candidate will have the following experience: -

• Sound understanding of and experience of leading continual improvement in key areas such as recruitment, renumeration and reward.
• Experience of championing and embedding DEI principles into HR policy and practice and demonstrable commitment to anti-racism
• Strong project management skills
• Experience of policy development and implementation
• Strong people management skills and successful experience of coaching, developing and motivating teams
• Substantial successful experience in a senior generalist HR/Organisational Development role within a complex organisation

Experience of having worked in the not for profit sector in a similar role would be desirable.

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now

Hope for Justice exists to bring an end to modern slavery by preventing exploitation, rescuing victims, restoring lives and reforming society. Around the world, we are growing a movement of abolitionists who believe freedom is worth the fight. Our team works from more than 30 locations across five continents. If you’re looking to make a difference, this is the place for the you.

Hope for Justice is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you feel that your skills and experience fit one of our roles then we would welcome your application regardless of your background.

Position

Hope for Justice has an exciting fixed term opportunity for an experienced, highly organised and solution focused HR leader to join our global HR team. The Head of HR works to set and implement the strategic direction and ensure efficiency of the global HR function across Hope for Justice, as well as being a key role on the Operational Steering Board. This is a maternity cover role, for someone with a strategic and operational HR background to lead on delivering the departmental strategy is implemented as well as delivering high quality HR support.

Our HR Team delivers a range of HR services globally, covering the full employee life cycle. We are looking for an experienced HR professional who has had exposure to the full generalist remit, with extensive experience of working at a leadership level and setting strategic direction. Although not essential, having experience of working in an international setting would be advantageous.

For more information, please download the Role profile at the bottom of the advert.

Requirements

• As part of the Senior Leadership Team, working to help set and implement the strategic direction globally for the global HR function
• Delivering high quality HR advice to staff and managers in relation to all aspects of the employee lifecycle ensuring compliance with policies, employment law and regulations
• Provide HR support on all aspects of operational HR including recruitment across Head Office and wider group.
• Responsibility for management of all complex ER cases (incl sickness, performance management, grievance and disciplinary processes)
• Champion the development of people management skills within the group
• Identify and drive the continuous improvement of HR systems and practices
• Develop, lead and drive forward key HR initiatives globally – wellbeing, D&I, Reward, Recruitment
• Line management of UK/US HR and Talent Development team, with dotted line support to Global HR
• Understand and uphold the standards outlined in the Hope for Justice Safeguarding policies, acting with due care and attention to safeguard the wellbeing of anyone that comes into contact with our work and reporting concerns if they do arise.

Benefits of working at Hope for Justice

Hope for Justice is committed to supporting our staff’s wellbeing and offers competitive salaries and a range of additional benefits to our staff. This includes generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme contributions, company sick pay, enhanced maternity and paternity pay and access to the Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their family. As well as operating both Flexible and Hybrid working policies for our UK employees.

Salary: Up to £55,000 per year

Closing date: 5th June 2022, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

Proposed start date: 15th August 2022, fixed term until 27th October 2023

Location: Flexible, UK (Head office is located in Manchester)

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which include criminal records checks, in line with our Global background checks policy. Hope for Justice participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme, as part of the referencing process we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Head of Human Resources

Salary £56,851

Framework is a registered charity with over 1,000 employees across the East Midlands and South Yorkshire. We deliver housing, health, employment and support services to more than 18,000 homeless and vulnerable people each year.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and innovative Head of Human Resources to join our organisational leadership group and lead us on our journey of transformation for the workforce.

Steering the HR function and reporting directly to the Corporate Services Director, this influential role will form strong, professional and credible working relationships with other leaders and skilled HR professionals to engender a culture of high performance, engagement, wellbeing and inclusivity.

CIPD qualified, you will have sound knowledge of employment law and HR best practice, as well as being flexible and innovative in finding solutions to organisational challenges. Strategic yet pragmatic you will lead and be supported by a team that ensures legal and ethical compliance for a broad suite of HR services including payroll, employee relations, recruitment, learning and development and organisational development.

In return, you will be part of a socially conscious and values driven organisation which will support your professional development and growth and provide you with the autonomy to make a real difference at this stage in your career.

Framework staff are known for their commitment, dedication and passion. Come and join a team that cares about making a difference.

The closing date for applications is Friday 27 May (midnight).

Interviews and assessments will be held on Wednesday 15 June.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

Senior HR Advisor

Reference: TG3323

Opportunity type:  Permanent, Full-time 

Working hours: 36 hours per week 

Salary: £33,106 - £36,120 per annum. (Salary may be inclusive of a Market Rate Allowance)

Location: London

The People Team has undergone significant change over the last year, with a new People Director, HR Leadership team and the introduction of a new HR Business Partner model and Team. To help us on the next stage of our exciting transformation, we are looking for a confident and credible Senior HR Advisor to join our team. Ideally you will either already be operating as a Senior HR Advisor in a similar size organisation, or be an experienced HR Advisor ready for the next step up.

Reporting to one of our HR Business Partners, this role will be key in supporting the work of the HR Business Partner team, both in contributing to the development of our Team vision and purpose and building our credibility within the wider business.

The role will involve the full range of generalist HR advisory work and include an element of business partnering, working directly with a leadership team and their business area.

Providing pragmatic, and solution oriented HR advice and guidance with HR Advisory responsibility for c 300 colleagues you will be responsible for managing employment relations and case management (disciplinary, grievance, sickness absence, performance management), employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, well-being, with the opportunity to get involved in broader project work for the business areas you support.

You should be CIPD qualified (level 5 or working towards), with solid experience of employee relations and case management. First rate communication skills will enable you to build and maintain trusted and credible relationships both within the People Team and stakeholders within a diverse and creative organisation. You will also need to be numerate, highly data literate (HRIS and excel) and confident working with data. Experience of working in a multi-site and unionised environment would also be beneficial although is not essential. Experience working in an HR Team within any sector is welcomed.

Proactive and a team-player, you will need to be organised, enjoy working with a high degree of trust and autonomy, and thrive working in a truly collaborative, creative and diverse environment.

This role is open to blended working with 2-3 days on site each week, and will also involve occasional travel to our different galleries.

Successful candidates will have access to a range of benefits, including 25 days annual leave entitlement, rising to 27 days pro rata after 3 years of service; an extra day off for your birthday each year; a cycle to work scheme; opportunities for blended and flexible working; free access to Tate exhibitions and other museums and galleries; Life Assurance; and a ‘Defined Contribution’ pension scheme with generous employer contributions. Successful candidates who are already members of the Civil Service Pension Scheme or have recently left the scheme may be eligible to remain as members of this scheme instead.

For more information and to apply, please visit visit our website via the Apply button below. 

The closing date for the submission of completed application forms is 30 May 2022 by midnight.

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I’m actively recruiting for a fantastic, well known charity based in Surrey that is recruiting for an HR Business Partner.

This role deputises for the Head of HR and is part of a supportive and experienced team, servicing a client group of circa 300 employees.

We are looking for someone with strong business partnering capability, to support line managers to continuously improving people practices but also the experience to work on specific change related projects.

It is an exciting role that offers the opportunity to lead operational delivery, alongside shaping and executing strategic people projects.
 

Our Financial Planning & Analysis team are looking to recruit a Head of Finance working with the Operations and Commercial departments of the Trust, this is a  key senior role in a fast pace environment. You will have strong commercial and communication skills to lead a national team of 4 finance managers ,you will be working with Operational teams assisting Directors with financial and commercial decision making. This is an exciting and rewarding role for the right candidate working for a highly regarded national charity.

The Financial Planning & Analysis function is responsible for strategic, commercial financial advice and financial performance management for the Trust including performance reporting, financial bid support, business cases, budgeting and forecasting activities. The team provide essential analysis and insights for budget holders and senior leaders to drive effective, sustainable, and commercial planning.

This role has responsibility for the Commercial advice to Management Teams, Business Planning & Budgeting, monitoring of monthly expenditure, challenging senior teams driving value for money within our operations and commercial departments. Review of expenditure accruals / deferrals. Training budget holders to improve financial management & accuracy of monthly management accounts.

You will initially be working on a hybrid basis and then based at one of our key centres with the opportunity to work flexibly. There will also be opportunities for you to work with Young People and witness the fantastic work of the Trust. 

At Cycling UK, we imagine a country where everyone is able to cycle. Where the streets are free of congestion and the air is clean to breathe. 

As the UK’s cycling charity, we inspire more people to ride, making our streets safer for cyclists and opening up traffic free routes to reach our vision of millions more people cycling across the UK. 

At this time of significant growth and expansion, we have an opportunity for a People officer (HR) to join the growing HR team. Reporting to the Head of HR, we have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic People officer to join the Organisational Effectiveness Team at Cycling UK.

A highly varied role covering the full employee life cycle from onboarding to performance management. This is a great opportunity if you are looking to expand on your HR experience and are keen to undertake specific role-based projects and initiatives to support the delivery of HR services in line with the People and Engagement strategy.

This role will provide excellent opportunities to expand your experience and progress your career in HR and will suit either an experienced HR Officer or a highly experienced HR Assistant looking for the next career step. 

We are looking for an experienced HR Manager, who will provide comprehensive guidance and support to all areas of the charity. You will play a key role in helping to develop the organisational culture and support organisational wide initiatives and projects. Working as part of a team, you will provide input and support into the organisational and functional plans, which will enable the charity to meet its vision, mission and objectives.

The HR Team plays a critical role in both organisational and people performance. From a strategic perspective, the HR Team are responsible for helping to create a great and successful place to work, which attracts, develops, motivates, engages and retains a diverse workforce. From an operational perspective, the HR Team provides guidance and support across all HR related activities; Recruitment and Selection, Pay and Benefits, Learning and Development, Performance Management, Absence and Employee Relations.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to join an award-winning team and be part of an organisation that has been recognised nationally as an outstanding place to work. You will be recognised and rewarded for your contribution and be given the opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and experience.  With your passion, enthusiasm and desire to add value and make a difference, you will help to create a world free from the fear, harm and heartbreak of dementia.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

• Provide comprehensive advice and guidance in respect of HR policies, practices and processes, relating to all aspects of employment.  Ensure the right processes are followed, letters are issued, and any necessary changes are made to the HR Information System.
• Review and update the HR policies, practices and processes to ensure they are compliant with legislation, aligned to the needs of the charity and provide a framework to ensure fairness and equity in the way employees are treated.
• Provide support with implementing the annual Employee Engagement Survey, collate and analyse data and make recommendations which contribute towards building on the levels of engagement and addressing any areas to improve.
• Manage and develop the induction programme to ensure new starters are effectively integrated into their role, their team and the charity.
• Manage and process all aspects of payroll in collaboration with the integrated payroll provider.
• Manage the provision of employee benefits and raise awareness of the benefits offered.
• Working in collaboration with the Learning & Development Manager identify opportunities to promote/embed personal growth and help to develop career pathways within teams.
• Provide support and guidance to ensure teams have the right structures, levels of resource and the right skills, knowledge and experience in place. 
• Manage and oversee the day-to-day management and maintenance of the HR Information System.
• Provide support with the annual planning, budgeting and reforecasting process, ensuring that actual expenditure delivers within budgeted targets.

What we are looking for:

• CIPD level 5 or demonstrable HR generalist experience.
• Knowledge and experience of HR best practice and Employment Legislation.
• Demonstrable experience in dealing with employee relations cases.
• General understanding of payroll and employee benefits.
• General understanding of managing an HR Information System.
• Excellent communicator, with an ability to build strong relationships and inspire confidence and respect at all levels.
• Very strong, versatile written communication skills, with a keen eye for detail, and ability to tailor the approach to meet the business needs and culture. 
• Excellent listening skills, receptive to feedback and demonstrates flexibility, curiosity and an ability to learn.
• Strong team player who can work both independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrates strong negotiation, influencing and decision-making skills.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with an ability to work to deadlines, remain calm under pressure and reprioritise work in accordance with the organisational needs.
• Demonstrates a proactive and pragmatic approach to investigating and solving problems, strives for continuous improvement and identifies ways to deliver creative and innovative solutions.
• A good blend of strategic and analytical thinking; with an ability to see the bigger picture and make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to absorb and process new information quickly. Driven and highly proactive.
• Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Strong ethical standards and a high level of personal integrity and empathy.
• Excellent IT skills in PowerPoint, Word and Excel.

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abingdon, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £47,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 22nd May 2022, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 23rd May 2022. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures.  Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via the channels on our website.

How to apply:

Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV and covering letter to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK:

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

You will be part of an organisation that has been recognised nationally as an outstanding place to work. In 2021, we were listed 69th in the prestigious 100 Large Best Companies to Work For.  We were also awarded a 2-star accreditation by Best Companies, recognising outstanding levels of workplace engagement and were listed in the 75 Best Companies to Work for in the East of England and the Charity’s 30 Best Companies to Work For.

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

Marwell is a professional and fun place to work, all staff are treated as “unique individuals” and no two days are the same. Our mission is to conserve biodiversity and other natural resources, both locally and internationally – but we rely on the support of thousands to bring it to life!

We engage with over 40,000 children and young people through our conservation educational programmes, and welcome over 500,000 visitors each year to our zoological park.  In every contact we seek to encourage understanding and inspire care for the natural world whilst our team of Conservation Biologists run field programmes in the UK & Africa in partnership with communities, statutory agencies and other non-governmental organisations.

It is essential for all staff to not just care about what they and the organisation do, but care about how they do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us.

This role is varied and interesting, in supporting the Head of HR, you will need to demonstrate significant experience in providing professional pragmatic and timely advice on all aspects of employment relations matters including complex casework and organisational change.

Broad high level HR experience is also essential for you to deal with the entire spectrum of HR matters, including occupational health casework, policy development, designing and delivering briefing sessions to managers and staff, selection interviewing where necessary, together with a range of HR related projects. 

Building excellent working relationships and maintaining credibility at all levels of the organisation is essential for this role.  

The successful individual will:-

• Be qualified to CIPD Level 7 or equivalent (or qualified by experience)
• Be people focused
• Be up-to-date with employment legislation
• Be able to hit the ground running
• Be a real team player
• Display high levels of emotional intelligence
• Be able to remain calm, professional and display excellent judgement when things are busy
• Understand the purpose of Marwell Wildlife and have values aligned to theirs
• Have a good sense of humour

If you’re successful, you’ll be joining a small generalist HR team where their ambitions are big and when the need is there everyone helps each other, regardless of role or seniority.

If you would like to join our unique and vibrant organisation and become part of our Marwell Family, please visit our website for a full candidate brief and to complete our application form.

Interview Date: 09 June 2022