About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

Opportunity for an experienced HR Advisor to work in a fast-paced environment, adding value through the delivery of a first-class Partnering & Advice service.

Title: HR Advisor (Fundraising and Policy & External Affairs)

Salary: £39,543 per annum

Contract: 12 months fixed term (initially)

Hours: 35 hours per week (Hours negotiable – Minimum of 28 hours per week)

Location: London – Working from home is an option in line with Crisis’ homeworking policy (minimum of one day a week in the office).

About the role
Crisis is recruiting an HR Advisor to join the HR Partnering and Advice team, based primarily in London. This role will report into our HR Partner for Fundraising and Policy & External Affairs, providing a HR advisory service to both Directorates. The role will also work closely with other HR colleagues across the wider HR Team.

The HR Partnering and Advice team are committed to providing a first-class service to the organisation. In the role you will be responsible for delivering specialist HR advice and support to your client groups, adding organisational value through developing trusted relationships, understanding the various needs of stakeholders, and managing operational risk.  

The Fundraising and Policy & External Directorates are made up of dedicated and passionate externally facing teams working towards Crisis’ aim of ending homelessness through income generation, political influencing, Best Practice research and implementation, and communication and campaigning.  

This new role presents a fantastic opportunity to help Crisis achieve its ambitious plans!

About you
To be successful in this role you will have the relevant experience and knowledge gained through previous generalist HR roles. You will have excellent up-to-date employment law knowledge and the ability to apply it within an organisational context.

You will be able to demonstrate your ability to form trusted relationships with managers and leaders at all levels of an organisation and be confident challenging and influencing where appropriate. You will understand the importance of delivering a ‘client-based’ HR Partnering and Advice service and be able to demonstrate how to add value through understanding the needs of stakeholders.

You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, being able to prioritise effectively to ensure needs are met. You will also be proactive, adaptable, and comfortable with change.

If this sounds like you and you want to help deliver our HR advisory service at this exciting time, we want to hear from you. 

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities and backgrounds.

Working at Crisis
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

•  Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy 
•  Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5% 
•  25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How to apply

If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below.

Closing date: Sunday 19th June 2022 (at 23:.59) 
Interviews will likely be held week commencing 27th June 2022.

The Eve Appeal is the UK's leading national charity funding research into, and raising awareness of, the five gynaecological cancers – womb, ovarian, cervical, vulval and vaginal.

This is a new role for an HR generalist with a commitment and skills to implement equality, diversity and inclusion actions and support internally and across external activities and programs. This role will work closely with the Office Manager & Governance Officer role to provide support to the team across all areas of HR. You will be leading on diversity and engagement initiatives and have an opportunity to collaborate and build relationships across the team and wider stakeholders. The successful candidate will be able to establish their credibility and positive relationships with the team and enjoy working in a highly collaborative way across different teams within the charity including research, fundraising, communications and our nurse service Ask Eve.

We value diversity and lived experience and understand that people from many backgrounds are currently underrepresented both within our organisation and across the communities who we support and work with in the health sector and medical research. We believe these sectors are poorer for their lack of diversity and inclusivity and we take our role in changing that landscape seriously.

No specific academic qualifications are needed for this role - we value skills, experience and knowledge. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minoritised communities, people with disabilities, those from the LGBTQIA+ community, people from low socio-economic backgrounds and people with lived experience of gynaecological cancers.

To apply for this job, please send your CV and cover letter (of no more than 2 sides of A4) demonstrating your suitability in line with the person specification via the CharityJob 'Apply' button. NB only applications including a cover letter will be considered.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The post of HR Manager is part of the Business support department, reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations (who reports to the Chief Executive). This department also includes Finance, Facilities and Evaluation, and provides vital services and support to the organisation to enable it to carry out work on behalf of its members of staff.

This challenging role requires you to provide all aspects of HR services to the organisation. You will be required to work at the highest levels with Senior Management Team and Trustees  and support line managers.

JOB PURPOSE

• Develop the HR strategy in line with the overall organisational planning and organisational objectives.
• Ensure an efficient and accurate payroll and pension is managed
• Project management to support the Senior Management Team.
• Ensure that the people in the organisation are considered at the heart of every decision or change required by AUKEL.
• Ensure that the Company Values and Culture are lived in the organisation.
• Support the people management functions that underpin the business culture.

KEY TASKS

• Support the development of the organisational strategy and then prepare the Company HR strategy in line with the organisational goals.
• Ensure the recruitment, retention and development of key talent in the business.
• Develop, implement and maintain robust HR policies and procedures to meet AUKEL’s needs
• To manage and support the HR Assistant in managing day to day tasks to support succession planning
• Provide people related analytics to the business, i.e., payroll/ absence statistics
• Develop, administer and regularly update performance review system, salary and benefits package for all colleagues .
• Provide support and guidance to those in line management roles within the organisation.
• Ensure compliance with all laws relating to employment.
• Oversee the onboarding process for new colleagues. 
• Ensure that HR records are maintained in line with GDPR requirements.
• Efficient management of the Company payroll systems
• Efficient management of Company Pension schemes .
• Oversee and develop learning plan for AUKEL.
• Manage absence, disciplinaries, grievances, sickness etc. , ensuring fair and reasonable processes are followed .
• Measure employee satisfaction and identify areas that require improvement.
• Support managers on performance management issues and processes.
• Liaise with the Facilities Manager to ensure that HR related risk assessments are completed in line with Company procedures .
• Train staff cross-organisationally as required e.g., project management.
• Support SMT in ad hoc project management .

ADMINISTRATION

• Prepare and present HR board papers on a quarterly basis.
• Senior level documentation as required in the tasks outlined above.
• Provide robust HR related analytics to the business to support the organisation to make informed people decisions.
• Ensure that the Charity commission and Company House website are up-to-date and annual return filed in a timely manner.

QUALITY

• Ensure that AUKEL’s HR policies and procedure are in compliance with UK employment legislation.
• Ensure that areas of concern regarding HR Company compliance or AUKEL’s people are reported to the Finance Director in a timely manner for care and consideration.
• Strive for excellence through the people in the organisation.

LIAISON

• To represent AUKEL and participate in appropriate external meetings and events in order to remain aware of local, regional and national issues affecting quality and compliance issues affecting charitable companies.
• To attend relevant HR/ Employment Law seminars or work groups as the AUKEL HR ambassador.

GENERAL

• To meet regularly with the Finance Direct line manager for support, supervision and appraisal.
• To attend team and staff meetings, (and other meetings) as required.
• To carry out regular supervision and annual appraisal with the HR Assistant
• To ensure Company compliance in relation to all employment law matters including management of industrial relations and any union activity.
• To undertake any other duties within the competence of the post holder as may be required from time to time for the continued smooth running of Age UK East London.
• To carry out the duties of the post in accordance with Age UK’s East London’s policies and procedures including: Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Confidentiality, Complaints, GDPR, Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults.

FUNCTIONAL LINKS

• This role reports directly to the Finance Director.
• Excellent working relationship with SMT .

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience

Essential

• Degree in Human Resource Management or have acquired the equivalent CIPD level through experience assessment (or working towards same)
• 5 years working experience of a Generalist HR role
• Experience in developing policies and procedures
• Experience in advising and managing grievance and disciplinary investigations
• Experience in advising managers on all aspects of people and performance management issues
• Experience of managing people

Desirable

• Working knowledge in managing Industrial relations, including Union involvement
• Experience of processing payroll through Sage payroll or similar
• Experience of monitoring and prioritising Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Experience of managing TUPE processes

Knowledge and Understanding

 Essential

• Working knowledge of UK employment law
• HR data system/ data bases
• Knowledge of best practice in specific HR areas – recruitment and selection, absence management, performance management (including capability)

Desirable

• Knowledge of Health and Safety as it relates to the HR function

Skills and attributes

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including policy and procedure drafting, engagement and information/reporting documents
• Ability to build positive relationships at all levels of the organisation
• Ability to present to groups
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Good IT skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to prioritise and manage time and resources in a competent manner
• Ability to remain calm and professional at all times
• Ability to instil confidence in and motivate others

Desirable

• Mediation skills
• Conflict Management skills

Additional requirements

• This post is subject to the relevant check through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)
• This post is required to ensure to undertake regular CPD to ensure that their working knowledge is up to date with changes in employment law and HR best practice.
• Flexibility in working hours to meet organisational needs.

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Executive Assistant to CEO / HR Coordinator

This is an extremely rewarding and valued role working with our CEO and senior leadership with the added opportunity to make a real difference to tackling climate change.

• Contract: Permanent
• Location: Flexible (Fully remote working from home) 
• Hours: Full time (four days a week) We don’t do Fridays!
• Rate: c£40k
• Benefits: Pension contribution

About us 

Icebreaker One is aiming to make a real difference to tackle the climate emergency by connecting finance, industry and environment data to make it work harder to deliver net zero.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic EA / HR Coordinator to support our busy CEO and the Icebreaker One team.

About the role 

This role is fully home based.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will need excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and liaise effectively and confidently at all levels. 

You will also have experience of, or transferable skills in:

• Providing EA / HR support
• Diary and meetings management
• Administration and project management 

As a team, we are committed to equality and creating an inclusive culture with diverse and balanced backgrounds.  We actively encourage applications from everyone and will help to support you to reach your full potential and to be yourself in a working environment based on dignity, respect and mutual support.  If you have any queries or need any advice or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us at the email address above.

Working at Icebreaker One 

As a member of the team, you will benefit from: 

• Competitive salary
• Fully remote and flexible working from home
• Over 7 weeks paid time off (5.5 weeks annual leave plus public holidays)
• Pension contribution

How to apply 

If you are interested in this role and can meet the requirements detailed above then we would love to hear from you straight away as applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

To apply for the role, Email a CV or links to pages that show us what you have done and can do to help us to achieve our mission now.

Information about Icebreaker One activities can be found.

Dates of interviews (via Zoom): ASAP

Please note if you have not been contacted by the end of June then your application has been unsuccessful. No agencies please.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop their HR expertise within a fast-paced innovative team. We are looking for an energetic, proactive, skilled HR Officer to join our HR Team on a permanent basis.

You will work closely with the Head of Human Resources, to deliver a wide of range of HR activities. You will have the opportunity to shape and develop HR administration processes, to automate and create a customer focused experience for all users of the HR organisation.

There will be lots of opportunity to get involved in all aspects of HR including employee lifecycle activities, learning and development, HR Information Systems, payroll coordination, employee wellbeing, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I), first line employee relations advice, policy work, reward and recruitment as well as project work all from both a hands-on and administrative perspective.

As an employee of The Postal Museum, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits, including – but not limited to – a generous pension scheme, flexible working, cycle to work scheme and interest free season ticket loan.

The Postal Museum is absolutely committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We value diversity and lived experience, and acknowledge the underrepresentation of people from certain backgrounds, both within our organisation and across the sector. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, whether these be of ethnicity, gender, identity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation or other

We are looking for a HR Systems & Payroll Manager to manage our HR Information Systems, create and produce HR Management Information to inform organisational decision making, and oversee our Payroll process. 

About us

Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We are a leading animal welfare charity and over the last 160 years we’ve grown from one home in London to three rescuing and rehoming centres across the South East. With c500 staff and 1000 volunteers, we have cared for over three million vulnerable animals We also campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats; sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership. Join us and make a difference for every dog and cat.

Our Human Resources Team

Battersea’s Human Resources department provides expert advice, guidance and support through partnership with managers, teams and people across the organisation. Battersea is way ahead of the sector when it comes to employee engagement – and our department works hard to keep us there. Our work involves everything from pay and benefits to providing learning and development solutions that support other departments achieve their strategic objectives. We do this to attract, retain and develop our people to be the best they can be, so we can be here for more dogs and cats.

Core HR team 

Within the Human Resources department sits the core HR team and the L&D Team. Providing strategic and operational advice on all HR topics and developing/operating good practice policies procedures and processes, we enable our people to help every dog and cat.

What we can offer you

Our dedicated people mean that we can be here for every dog and cat. Whether you are sharing an office with our dogs or directly caring for our cats, our animals show their appreciation every day. There is no better reward than seeing the difference you make to the lives of our dogs and cats first-hand; although we also provide a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental (£100), optical (£100), physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture (£325) every year
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Life insurance

During the recent Coronavirus restrictions, our animal-facing staff have continued to work on site and our office based staff have been working from home. We are currently piloting a hybrid working model for our office-based staff to split their time between site based and home working. We believe this will support office-based staff to maintain the benefits of home working, while allowing for collaboration and interaction with our animal-facing staff and maintaining a connection to our cause.

As this role is office-based, you’ll be expected to work in our Battersea office for a minimum of 50% of your working week.

So, if you are passionate about dogs, cats and about our work, then we’d like to hear from you.

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers and Trustees. We aim to ensure that this commitment, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together. We would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented at Battersea.

Closing date: Sunday 05 June 2022

Interview date(s): Thursday 16 June 2022

For full details, please download our recruitment pack. To apply, click the button below.  All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised; we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Job Title: Human Resources Coordinator

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: £25,000 - £26,000 per annum

Location: London (Bloomsbury)

About Coram

Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people. We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.

Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

About the Role

Coram is looking for an HR Coordinator to join our busy and committed HR team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to broaden their current HR administrative skills and experience in a supportive environment. You will be one of the main points of contact for all new and existing employees, but more than that, you’ll be a crucial part of the HR team. This will include involvement in various employee related projects and helping us provide our Investors in People gold service to our employees.

The ideal candidate will need to be adaptable in their approach to taking on a range of HR responsibilities, and be able to manage a number of completing demands. You will be responsible for producing letters, ensuring all DBS checks are completed and generally managing the recruitment process from advertising through to joining instructions. You will be the first point of contact for all HR queries, and manage the accurate recording and monitoring of the employee lifecycle on the HR database. In addition there will be the opportunity to support Business Partners with various HR processes such as TUPE, restructures, employee relations and other project work when it arises.

With experience of working in an HR environment, you will have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills.

To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.

Closing Date: Monday 6th June 2022 at 9am

Interview Date: Wednesday 15th June 2022 

Coram is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applicants from Asian, African, Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds to join our teams. Whilst we have a diverse team we recognise we are a predominantly white workforce and are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from diverse communities in order to improve the services to the children and families we help.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No. 312278.

Overview

We’re ZSL, an international conservation charity. Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we’re working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, we are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction. Through the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists and our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos, our purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct. 

Role Profile

Our HR Administrators are a key part of our HR Team, they provide administrative assistance to the HR Business Partners. This role will work with and support the employees based in the Science (Institute of Zoology) and Conservation and Policy (C&P) departments to ensure the smooth running of process such as payroll, issuing contracts and right to works checks.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Admin tasks including minute taking, writing letters, data management and other ad-hoc duties 
• Writing and issuing employment contracts, contract extensions and amendment letters for employees
• Inputs new starter details and other personal detail changes onto the HR & Payroll database system.
• Issues and chases employment reference requests.
• Processes employee right to work checks & DBS checks.
• Ensure the monthly payroll spreadsheets are updated, and changes are processed in a timely manner.
• Monitors the Science and C&P HR team and HR admin email inbox and replies to general/recruitment enquiries 
• Supports with benefit processes such as childcare vouchers, gym membership, season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme.
• Assists with organising and delivering staff events, e.g. Long Service Awards, Staff Christmas Party, etc.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience 

• Educated to A level standard or previous experience as a HR Administrator
• Solid administration experience is essential
• Experience in an HR or data sensitive environment is desirable

Skills & Abilities

•  Excellent numerical, written, communication and computer skills are required.
•  Proven skills in using MS office packages, specifically Excel.
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

What do we offer?

We are committed to improving diversity and inclusion. We recognise the value of having employees with diverse skills, experiences, and abilities, we therefore, encourage applications from all backgrounds.

“Work Your Way”: We empower people to work from where they work best. We believe work is something we do and not a place we go. Our offices have become important places for collaboration and social connection but are no longer our main place of work.

You will have access to a blended program of Wellbeing initiatives, including confidential access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program. Other benefits include 25 days holiday, life assurance, stakeholder pension (employer contribution is matched up to 12%), complimentary zoo tickets with a 30% discount in shops and online, subsidised canteen, enhanced paternity and maternity leave, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, subsidised gym membership and access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

To Apply

Applicants will need to upload their CV plus a covering letter (detailing relevant experience and skills, stating why they want the position and including details of availability) and can do this by clicking the "Apply for this job online" button on the ZSL website.

Closing date for applications: Midnight (23:59) Sunday 12 June 2022

The Zoological Society of London is a charity registered in England and Wales: no. 208728.

To develop and deliver people management practices which support YMCA East Surrey overall 
strategic aims and objectives and meet employment legislation and best practice 
The job holder will be expected to identify HR priorities and recommend appropriate solutions 
which support business aims, in addition to providing a staff-focused HR service. The jobholder will 
provide expert professional advice and support to managers and staff on all aspects of people 
management, which fully reflects YMCA East Surrey’s desire to be an employer of choice. Working 
with over 300 staff and workers, the jobholder will help direct the training budget, the recruitment 
budget and will be expected to provide guidance and support to all staff on the full range of HR 
activities

Link Age Southwark are recruiting a full-time Volunteering and HR Coordinator who will be part of the volunteer team of the charity. The post holder will support the recruitment, induction and management of volunteers as well as overseeing the recruitment process for new staff.

Link Age Southwark has up to 350 volunteers supporting our work with older people and people living with a diagnosis of dementia in the borough. The volunteer team play a key role in ensuring that we have the volunteers we need and that volunteers feel valued in their roles. The Volunteering and HR Coordinator will also work with recruiting Managers and the Chief Executive to ensure that the staff and Trustee recruitment process is effectively managed.

Please note that the preferred start date for this role is Monday 15 August.

For full information please download the job description. To apply, please complete the application form and return to our recruitment email address.

Link Age Southwark is a great place to work, offering excellent working benefits and a healthy work-life balance. Benefits include: generous holiday entitlement in addition to all public bank holidays; a pension scheme; an employee assistance programme; and childcare vouchers. We are committed to supporting the professional development and wellbeing of our staff.

We are an equal opportunities employer with a strong commitment to respecting diversity and promoting equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Contract type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent

Salary: £28,000

Closing date: Monday 13th June 2022, 9:00am

Interview date: Tuesday 21st June 2022

About the Opportunity

We are looking for an individual with strong experience in HR who can play a key role in helping us build a strong team and culture fit for growth. This is the first formal HR role SMF has ever hired and we are excited to have someone take a lead in these key areas as we prepare for further growth as an organisation.

The successful candidate will be passionate about the work of SMF and share our values: they are at the heart of all we do. You will be committed to building a strong culture of equality, diversity and inclusion, helping us to take forward our work in these areas. As a charity that champions Social Mobility you will help us do what we ask others to do through the application of our HR function. You will need to be comfortable taking the initiative and working independently, whilst able to build strong relationships across all levels of the team. Attention to detail, discretion and outstanding communication skills are all critical to success in this role, as well as the ability to prioritise effectively and manage a varied workload.

Comprehensive induction and training will be provided. SMF is committed to providing development opportunities for its staff, and as a growing charity there are plenty of opportunities to take on new areas of responsibility.

Place of work: London office: The Timber Yard, 17 Drysdale Street, London N1 6ND. We would consider remote working for this role for the right candidate, but occasional visits to the London office and travel to external events, meetings and SMF regions would be required.

Salary: £30,000 - £33,000, + £2,000 London Weighting if applicable.

Reporting to: Head of Finance and Operations

Line Reports: None planned currently but potentially in the future

Contract and hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week), permanent contract. We would consider a 30 hour a week contract for the right candidate. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required, for which time off in lieu will be given.

Benefits: 25 days holiday per year pro rata, plus bank holidays. Flexible working. Employer and employee contribution to pension following successful probation period, in line with auto-enrolment pension requirements.

Start date: As soon as possible

Closing date: Midnight 22nd June 2022. Please note we will be scheduling interviews as we receive applications and may decide to close the application window early.

Key Responsibilities

People, culture & wellbeing

• Provide wellbeing support for the team: Ensure there are strong wellbeing offers across SMF (e.g. manage Head Space subscription, Health Assured offers)
• Coordinate the scheduling and management of team days and whole team meetings
• Implement and then lead on the annual staff survey, including analyzing results and making recommendations for further improvements to the senior management team

HR operations

• Ensure the accuracy of all employee data and understand its importance to other business processes e.g. payroll.
• Continue implementing and championing the recently launched coaching model and competency framework
• Liaise with the Senior Finance Officer regarding staff salaries, any changes, overtime, parental leave etc.
• Provide support to line managers in implementing HR policy, including annual leave and escalating where there are issues. Keep up to date with any developments in HR law
• Update the staff handbook on an annual basis
• Process staff DBS checks on the update service, carry out DBS renewals for staff, be a port of call with the rest of the safeguarding team for concerns
• Work with the designated safeguarding officer to ensure staff have the right safeguarding training
• Coordinate and support managers with the review process - ensuring timelines and processes are clear, support with any training needed to run reviews effectively.

• Coordinate and support managers with the performance management process - ensuring timelines and processes are clear, support with any training needed to manage any process effectively.

Recruitment and Learning & Development (L&D)

• Coordinate learning and development across the organisation - ensure we have a clear package of training offers for the right people, plan training for the whole team and ensure that people are trained in the things they need to be, including obligatory training and training for development.
• Support the Head of Finance and Operations in forming, and implementing, an organizational L&D strategy to ensure L&D is fit for purpose and staff have appropriate and challenging opportunities for professional development.
• Manage the recruitment process for new hires - ensure job packs and adverts are prepared and advertised in a timely fashion, initial sifting of applications, plan interviews (dates, panels, invites), take references and confirm contracts. Ensure the process is inclusive and diverse.
• Have oversight and coordinate the implementation of the pay and reward offer for SMF, including ensuring the correct policies are in place and are adhered to.
• Manage new starter and leaver processes.

Strategy & Leadership

• Work with others in the team to help drive forward and implement our equity and inclusion policy.
• Work with the Department of Opportunities, and others, to ensure that SMF HR practices and culture match our expectations for other organisations, in terms of being socially mobile and inclusive.
• Work with the Senior Management Team and Head of Finance and Operations to develop and implement HR policies, procedures and guidance documents, ensuring legal compliance and best practice.
• Lead on HR related projects as required by Senior Management Team and Head of Finance and Operations (e.g. remote working arrangements, HR record digitisation, any future office moves).
• Support and develop a positive working culture across all teams and staff

Person Specification

Qualifications

·   Qualified by experience or qualification

Experience

·   At least 3 year’s experience as an HR administrator or Manager.

·   Experience of using and being responsible for a Human Resources Information System (HRIS).

·   Able to work flexibly under your own initiative to achieve objectives.

Knowledge & skills

·   Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.

·   Strong project management skills.

·   Good organisation skills with the ability to work independently to meet deadline.

·   Strong people management skills and experience; ability to be approachable and discreet when required.

·   Good verbal, written and numeracy skills.

·   Strong IT skills and highly competent managing an HRIS.

·   Proven attention to detail and the ability to prioritise a diverse and varied workload.

 Plantlife International is the only UK charity dedicated to conserving wild flowers, plants and fungi in their natural habitats and helping people enjoy and learn about them. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic, diligent HR Administrator to join our friendly, motivated and dedicated team.

The role will form part of our small Finance and Operations team, supporting the HR Manager in providing a high quality, efficient HR administrative service to the organisation and helping to develop Plantlife as a great place to work. The main focus will be recruitment and training administration, but the successful candidate can expect to be involved with providing administrative support to ongoing HR project work and the development of our HR systems and tools. 

We are looking for someone with a passion for working in HR who is proactive and enthusiastic. You must have a friendly manner and be confident in developing relationships at all levels of the organisation. This is a great opportunity for either an experienced administrator who enjoys a varied role and would like to play a part in contributing to Plantlife’s great work and the development of an HR function, or for a someone who is looking to develop their career in HR. 

We offer a friendly, flexible and supportive working environment with great benefits and opportunities to develop.

£33,401 - £35,474 per annum

(dependant on skills, knowledge and experience)

PERMANENT

MONDAY – FRIDAY 9.00AM – 5.00PM

FLEXI TIME AVAILABLE

Are you a HR professional with strong ER experience?

About the role

We are looking for an exceptional ER Adviser who combines strong knowledge of employment law and proven experience of leading and managing complex ER casework, to provide senior level, high quality and professional advice and guidance to managers on all aspects of employee relations. This post will support the HR Manager and Head of HR to deliver key centre-wide projects linked to the people strategy, positively contributing to the success of the overall business objectives. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven HR professional to join a busy, fast-paced and high performing team.

About You

Your extensive knowledge and ability to interpret and advise managers on policy and good practice, will enable you to be a key member of our HR team within a busy and fast paced environment. This is a great opportunity to roll your sleeves up and get involved – you will need to be pro-active in seeking out and driving forward service improvement initiatives to ensure continuous improvement and a customer focused service is provided. A confident decision maker, you will need to be someone who can work alone and as part of a team. No day will be the same as you balance project work with operational demands within tight deadlines.

St Elizabeth’s

St Elizabeth’s is situated in 68 acres of Hertfordshire countryside between Harlow and Bishop’s Stortford. We support people with Epilepsy and other complex needs in our Children’s Homes, School, College, Adult Residential Homes with Nursing and Day Centre.

Our Benefits

In addition to excellent staff training, our employees are also rewarded with various other benefits offered as part of your employment:

- Competitive salaries
- Generous holiday entitlement
- 20% uplift on your salary for working overtime on a Saturday & Sunday for allocated roles
- Fully paid for DBS
- Life assurance
- Opportunity to pursue recognised qualifications of your own
- Free on-site parking
- High street retail/leisure discounts
- Discounted gym membership
- Recommend a friend payment of £1000! (T&Cs apply)
- Confidential employee assistance programme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Comprehensive development plans designed for you
- On-site accommodation from £200 per month for allocated roles
- Subsidised staff transport service from Bishops Stortford, Harlow, Sawbridgeworth, Hertford and Ware

How can you find out more?

To apply, please submit an application form and up to date CV on our website. Please contact us via email for more information regarding the role and the application process.

All offers are conditional and subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks and references including an enhanced DBS check. Please note we are not on a public transport route. Salary is dependent on the role, qualifications and experience.

Applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis; therefore, we recommend that you apply sooner rather than later. We reserve the right to close this advert if we receive sufficient applications ahead of the deadline.

At present we are only able to accept and consider international applications from those that qualify for a Health and Care Worker Visa. To check if your occupation is eligible and for further guidance, please visit the Home Office website.

St Elizabeth’s Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, vulnerable adults and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service. St Elizabeth’s is proud to be recognised as an Investor in People and to hold Disability Confident status. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from across the community.

Some of our positions involve regulated activity relevant to vulnerable children, adults and young people. It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group. Our vacancies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Registered Charity 1176777

You will have experience in: HR, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Management, HR Assistant, CIPD

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Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales is looking for an energetic and talented Human Resources/Office Assistant to support the Foundation in its work with small and local charities helping people overcome complex social issues.

We are looking for someone to help support our busy Operations team. In this crucial role, you will be the main point of contact assisting the team with day-to-day operations. This pivotal role needs an organised, multi-tasker with great people and problem-solving skills. We need a person with a can-do attitude, somebody who is enthusiastic and with the ability to show initiative in their work.

As our work relies heavily on Information Technology, our Human Resources/Office (HR) Assistant has a central role to play. You will have a passion for IT and be comfortable helping staff to navigate their way around the use of our Human Resources Information System and Learning Management System. Our Human Resources team is core to the Foundation, keeping the operational wheels turning to ensure we provide excellent customer service and support to our employees as well as ensuring the smooth running of our office.

If you’re looking for an interesting and varied role, this is the right job for you. We can offer a friendly and supportive team and plenty of opportunity for learning, development and professional growth. We also offer an excellent employee benefits package which includes a generous pension scheme, Hybrid working and private medical insurance.

We encourage applications from all sections of our diverse community, irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sexual orientation, religion or belief, or because someone is married or in a civil partnership. We are striving to be an inclusive organisation that reflects our community and where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We believe our organisation will be a better, more creative and innovative place to work if we can harness the benefit of different perspectives.

The Foundation is dedicated to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as inclusive as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for people who have a disability or long-term health condition.

If you need any ‘reasonable adjustments’ for any part of the recruitment process please let us know, in confidence, to discuss these.