HR Officer Responsibilities:

As our HR Officer you will work across the organisation, supporting the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) in providing a comprehensive, proactive, customer focused, solution-led human resources support and advisory service to the organisation, that takes account of emerging business needs and ensures consistent and fair practices are applied.  Advising on operational people issues in particular on the involvement of managers and staff in delivering exceptional performance and continuous improvement to service delivery.

HR Officer Requirements:
We are looking for someone that is highly engaging, capable of developing relationships quickly with staff and managers at all levels of the organisation. Someone with excellent interpersonal skills both written and verbal. They will have the ability to work under pressure, both in a team and autonomously.

About the Company:
Penny Appeal is an award-winning international charity offering a range of life-saving humanitarian and development focused solutions in over 30-crisis hit countries. As one of the fastest growing charities in the sector, we have transformed countless numbers of lives and empowered communities around the globe helping to break the poverty cycle through our simple vision; taking your small change and making a big difference. The organisation is going through a period of change; the successful candidate will be instrumental in ensuring this is managed in a positive and engaging way.

This is a truly great opportunity to make your mark and be part of creating something amazing!

Location: Wakefield – West Yorkshire

Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: circa £26k per annum plus benefits

Benefits: In addition to a competitive salary, you will also receive 24 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays), staff member store discount, company sick pay and pension scheme membership…. and of course the satisfaction of knowing that what you do is making a difference!

How to apply: Please send your CV, together with a summary of no more than two sides of A4

This is a part-time (3 days per week) opportunity for an experienced HR Systems and Metrics specialist to work with an established not-for-profit organisation in Central London on a 12-month fixed-term-contract. The full-time equivalent salary is £45,000 per year or £27,000 per year pro rata.

Your role will be to:

• Drive the development and delivery of strategic People data, MI and reporting in order to provide insights and identify trends to inform strategy and policy and support evidence-based decision making relating to strategic people management matters.
• Lead systems administration ensuring that structures and information is continually reviewed and up to date.
• Drive the automation of HR processes and workflows through the HR system.
• Build external networks with other charities to fully understand external trends and be able to accurately benchmark our data externally
• You will be proficient in the use of Excel and PowerPoint and be customer-centric in your thinking. 

If you have the following you should apply:

• Expertise in a range of HR systems.
• Experience of using HR data and systems expertise to inform and drive people change.
• Experience of data gathering, analysis, interpretation and presentation.
• Experience of working closely with senior colleagues to create high performing cultures and teams through data insights.
• Experience of working within a People department. 
• Experience of gathering and using information from a range of sources, questioning and evaluating. 
• Experience of comparing and benchmarking performance against sector organisations.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Cardiff Women's Aid, this fantastic charity are working to prevent and respond to domestic and sexual violence and all other forms of violence against women and girls. The successful candidate would need to Provide advice and support to managers and staff on key HR processes to ensure that the workforce has the required levels of skills and experience, and that development opportunities are available to staff to enhance their performance and achieve the aims of the organisation.

HR Officer

Salary: £28,000

Contract: Permanent

Location: Cardiff

Key responsibilities

* Ensure HR policies and processes are fit-for-purpose, kept up to date, and understood and followed by staff
* Implementation of health and wellbeing strategy
* Advise and support managers on all HR matters, including disciplinaries, grievances, policies, procedures, and employment law
* Provide the first point of contact for managers and staff, advising on all HR issues such as disciplinary, grievance, maternity, performance management and contract queries
* Develop and deliver HR Inductions and training for managers and staff
* Coach and mentor managers at all levels on people processes
* Provide managers with advice and support regarding employee engagement
* Manage end to end recruitment and create consistent processes including new and existing job descriptions and a consistent interview process
* Review absence trends, liaising with managers to keep levels as low as possible
* Create and coordinate the performance appraisal process
* Monitor, review and update the staff handbook

Person specification

* Knowledge of employment law
* HR management experience
* Experience of designing and delivering coaching/mentoring, learning and development and talent management programmes
* Interpersonal relationships, discretion, and confidentiality
* Experience of report writing utilising excel, word and power point
* Experience of using HR Information Systems
* Experience of designing and writing policies and procedures
* Knowledge of payroll and payroll procedures
* Ability to support and influence all stakeholders, including Directors across the business
*

Closing Date : Wednesday 25 th November 2020

Langdon have an exciting opportunity for a HR Assistant to join their growing team based in Elstree, Borehamwood.

Job Title: HR Assistant

Salary: £23,000 - £25,000 per annum

Location: Elstree (Borehamwood)

Job type: Full time - 12 months fixed-term contract (maternity cover)

Langdon was founded in 1992 by four parents of children with learning difficulties who found there were no organisations that enabled young adults with similar needs to lead an independent life.

From those early beginnings, Langdon’s services have steadily grown, and we now help over 100 young Jewish people, providing education, supported living and employment services. We are proud that our members lead independent lives that, without Langdon, their parents could only dream about.

HR Assistant – The Role:

- The purpose of the role is to provide effective and efficient confidential, comprehensive administrative support to the HR Manager as required

- You will deal with general HR related enquiries

maintain the HR office systems, and offer an efficient, helpful and friendly point of contact for the HR department whilst promoting a professional approach 

- The role will also provide administrative support with respect to all recruitment activities ensuring compliance with appropriate policies, procedures and legislation

HR Assistant – Key Responsibilities:

- To provide administrative support to the HR Manager including production of documents using Microsoft products, such as Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

- Respond to telephone and email messages in a timely manner

- Arrange meetings and hearings, ensuring venues and travel arrangements are made and communicated; relevant paperwork and agendas are circulated in good time, attend meetings to take minutes, identify follow-up actions arising from them and distribute as necessary

- Provide HR support to the HR Manager in the implementation of key HR projects and initiatives

- Assist the HR Manager in providing advice and guidance on standard HR policies and procedures, terms and conditions of employment to managers and employees.  Escalating queries as necessary

- Support the payroll, employee relations and recruitment processes by ensuring that all relevant documentation is completed, circulated, stored and filed

- To liaise with applicants, managers and other (DBS, referees etc.) to undertake pre-employment checks required by Langdon and escalate any concerns in a timely manner

- Monitor absence data in line with policy and escalate appropriately

- Processing new starters, leavers, and contractual changes

HR Assistant – You:

- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent

- Previous experience of working in a HR team and providing support on simple HR issues is essential

- Experience of minute taking, preparing letters and reports

- Competent in Word and Excel

- HR qualification or working towards CIPD (desirable)

To submit your CV for this exciting HR Assistant opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now.

Place2Be is the leading children's mental health charity providing in-school support and expert professional development to improve the emotional wellbeing of children and young people, families, teachers and school staff. Place2Be provides mental health support and training for over 600 primary and secondary schools, reaching a total school population of over 350,000 pupils.
 
Our teams provide a range of services in our partner schools to build resilience early in life through counselling, creative work and play and support a child’s ability to engage in school life.  Our work, focused on early intervention, is part of the ‘comprehensive CAMHS system’.

About The Role

Permanent
Hours: 35hrs p/w
Days: Monday- Friday

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high performing, fast paced HR team in order to provide comprehensive human resources support to the whole organisation.

You will contribute to Place2Be’s strategic and operational HR objectives and provide the full range of HR generalist advice and guidance to managers and employees. As the first point of contact for all employee related matters, you will ensure that staff are aware of our HR policies and procedures and that these are being implemented consistently across the organisation.

You will develop and coach managers so that they can confidently and consistently address any staffing issues that may arise alongside managing routine employee relations cases. You will manage the offboarding process for our staff, providing managers with operational support alongside overseeing exit interview feedback.

Proven experience in a HR function alongside a solid understanding of employment legislation and employee relations is essential, together with an enthusiastic and flexible approach to work, strong interpersonal skills and a genuine passion to make a difference.

You will:

• Work alongside the HR Officer to act as the first point of contact for all HR queries and ensure a timely and responsive HR service is delivered
• Support to coordinate and provide training in relation to the annual performance management process
• Advise, guide and support managers with all matters relating to employee relations
• Provide effective management of people related issues such as disciplinaries, grievance, redundancies and performance management

You will posses: 

• Strong knowledge of HR policies, procedures and best practice
• Proven experience managing a range of employee relations cases
• Be CIPD Qualified or working towards a CIPD accreditation
• Good oral and written communication and the ability to build effective relationships
• Great understanding of UK employment law with the ability to implement legal advice into practice
• Ability to build effective relationships, both internally and externally

In return we offer you a range of fantastic benefits including:

• Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement
• Robust Learning and Development Programme
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance, 4x Annual Salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mobile Phone Discounts (EE Network)
• Cycle purchase and season ticket loan schemes
• Extended Maternity/Paternity Pay

Interview Date: Tuesday 15th December 2020 ZOOM Video Interview

If you share our core values of perseverance, integrity, compassion and creativity and have the counselling skills and patience to support some of the UK’s most vulnerable young people and families, we would love you to join us. It’s sensitive and demanding work – but hugely rewarding and fulfilling - you will be helping to give young people a brighter future.
 
To APPLY or to view/download the full Job Description and Person Specification please visit our website for further details.

Job Title: HR Business Partner

Reports to: Chief Executive

Salary: £36,297 pro rata

Hours: 28 hour per week

Location: Parkhaven Trust locations

Job summary:

The post holder will be responsible for the development and management of excellent human resource practice across Parkhaven Trust. They will develop and deliver the annual workforce plan and support managers to lead their staff in accordance with best practice.

To be a member of the Senior Management Team of the Trust and participate in the senior managers on call rota.

Main tasks and responsibilities

1. Develop and deliver the annual workforce plan.
2. Review and develop relevant Trust Policies and Procedures ensuring they are compliant with best practice.
3. Provide HR input to the CEO & Senior Management Team as necessary, supporting organisational changes including redundancy & TUPE.
4. Be the first point of contact for all HR related queries, providing confidential ad hoc advice and assistance to Parkhaven Trust employees.
5. Provide advice, coaching and training to managers in relation to employee performance, conduct and absence management.
6. Lead Trust recruitment procedures for paid staff and volunteers.
7. Develop and maintain supervisory and appraisal systems working with line managers to ensure compliance.
8. Ensure that training and development needs are identified and delivered
9. Provide relevant and accurate reports to the senior management team and trustees as and when required.
10. Maintain and develop the HR workforce system.
11. Prepare payroll amendments each month liaising with the Finance team to ensure timely and accurate payroll information.
12. Support the Volunteer Coordinator as appropriate to ensure best practice in supporting volunteers and assist in producing relevant policies for volunteers.

 HR Administration

1. Support managers to maintain contracts, personnel files and other employee information.
2. Support the HR Officer to deliver an effective recruitment service across the Trust.
3. Support the HR Officer to deliver the agreed training programme.
4. Complete HR surveys and reports as required for internal and external reporting purposes.

Other duties and responsibilities:

1. Undertake such other duties as may lie within the scope of this post to ensure the effective delivery and development of the Trust.

2. Support and actively engage in fundraising and promotional activities.

3. Act as an ambassador for Parkhaven Trust.

4. Participate in the senior manager on call rota.

General Statements:

Confidentiality
All information relating to service users and/or staff obtained during employment with the Trust is to be treated as confidential and as such employees should not disclose it without appropriate prior authorisation.  Unauthorised disclosure of any confidential information, or that covered by the Data Protection Act may result in disciplinary action. 

Continuous Improvement
We are continuously improving services and all members of staff employed by the Trust are expected to play an active role in the development and improvement of services to the benefit of service users.

All employees are required to participate in an annual appraisal and any associated training and/or learning opportunities.

Data Quality
All staff involved in the collection of data are responsible for the accurate and timely collection and recording of information.

Equality, Diversity and Human Rights

The Trust is committed to providing equality of opportunity, anti discriminatory and anti oppressive practice.  The Trust will rigorously uphold our duty to promote human rights in everything we do, believing that all people have the right to be treated with dignity and respect. 

Health and Safety
Employees must contribute to a healthy and safe working environment by adhering to health and safety regulations and Trust policies.  Employees must act in a responsible manner to ensure the care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their omissions at work.

Employees must co-operate with the employer insofar as is necessary to enable Health and Safety duties or requirements to be performed and complied with.  Employees must not intentionally or recklessly interfere with, or misuse anything that is provided in the interest of the health, safety and welfare of staff, service users and the general public.

Infection Control
Infection Prevention and Control is everybody’s business, and all employees have a duty to act in accordance with the standards and procedures as set out in the Infection Control Policy at all times.

Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
Safeguarding vulnerable adults is the business of everyone employed by the Trust.  All staff must be responsible and proactive in identifying and reporting safeguarding concerns. 

Other
You may be required to undertake work in other locations within the Trust as determined by the duties of your post.

The Trust operates a No Smoking Policy.

You may be required to undertake any other duties at the request of the line manager which are commensurate with the role, including internal job rotation and absence cover.

This job description is an outline and account of the main duties. Any changes will be discussed with the post holder in advance but will also be reviewed regularly to take into account changes and developments in service requirements.

Job Specification E=Essential D=Desirable

Qualifications

CIPD Level 7 Qualification - E

Degree level education or equivalent - E

Evidence of recent CPD - E

Experience

Experience in an  HR Business Partner role (minimum 2 years) - E

Experience of delivering a diverse HR service to meet the needs of the business - E

Experience of supporting managers to improve staff performance - E

Record of successful management of organisational change and employee casework - E

Highly developed interpersonal skills to ensure information is shared in a clear manner - E

A thorough and up to date knowledge of employment law and demonstrable experience of its pragmatic application - E

Demonstrable experience of policy development - E

Experience of working in the 3rd Sector and an understanding of the current issues facing the 3rd Sector - D

Knowledge and Experience of the use of workforce systems - E

Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the relevant equality & diversity legislation and the practical application of it in policies, procedures and practices - E

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Able to demonstrate an understanding of the business and ability to translate business needs into creative HR solutions - E

A solution focussed approach to problem solving and relationship management - E

Strong interpersonal skills, able to quickly build credibility and influence at all levels of the organisation and wider health/social care system - E

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present highly complex information, taking account of the needs and level of the audience - E

Ability to write and present clear reports, short articles and presentations taking into account the audience who will receive it - E

Sound knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint packages - E

Able to work to tight deadlines and pay attention to detail - E

Able to prioritise and manage own work - E

Tact, diplomacy and emotional intelligence - E

Experience of influencing a range of stakeholders and shaping good management practice - E

Ability to analyse complex information and workforce trends to identify key concerns and develop potential solutions - E

The ability to provide comprehensive senior reports, workforce information and to support the development of business cases - E

Qualities

Able to deal with distressing or emotional circumstances, frequently when imparting information e.g., discipline, sickness, organisational change - E

The ability to work on own initiative, responding to immediate requests - E

Works effectively both autonomously under own initiative, and as part of a team - E

Able to demonstrate commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - E

Proactive and self-motivated - E

Confidence and experience in making difficult decisions - E

I am working with a well-known national mental health charity on a FTC to permanent HR and Office Manager job located at two sites (Barnet and Enfield). This important standalone HR role will manage 31 employees (potentially increasing) and report into the Head of Finance. The salary is paying up to £38,000 plus benefits and they would like someone in post before the end of 2020. The charity helps people with mental health problems by offering one-to-one counselling, employment and support to ensure they get back to living a better life.

The main purpose of this HR and Office Manager job is to oversee the whole HR process for the organisation, ensuring the smooth running of both offices. You will be in charge of the office administration including facilities, IT and communication, health and safety, and board administrative staff.

The key responsibilities of this job is to provide HR generalist support across the two sites. This will include managing all employee relations cases, creating policies for all staff and maintaining payroll and pension records. Other important areas include working with hiring managers on recruitment and ensuring all new starters are onboarded correctly. The other aspect of this interesting job is managing the front of house and overseeing the running of the office on a daily basis. Furthermore, you will be part of the Board and Sub-Committee meetings where you will minute take at meetings.

The successful candidate will be an all-round senior HR professional who is CIPD qualified and has had experience of working in the non-profit sector. You must have strong employment law knowledge and have experience of managing an office. The HR and Office Manager will be confident, a strong communicator and be able to build long lasting relationships with people across the charity.

For more information about this job please get in touch at [email protected] where I will be happy to answer any questions.

HR & Administration Officer

Ending extreme poverty – whatever it takes

You will join us as a HR & Administration Officer providing support to the HR Advisor to ensure the smooth running of the HR and Office Administrative functions.

HR & Administration Officer Responsibilities:

- To provide support to the HR Advisor ensuring the smooth running of the HR.
- To deliver Office Management functions.
- To administer and monitor contract database.
- Handle recruitment administration including correspondence and reference checks.
- Advertise roles using the applicant tracking system and uploads to external advertising providers.
- Arrange interviews, book meeting rooms and organise any additional assistance needed on interview days.
- Assist with induction planning.
- Send new starter packs and create files for new starters.
- Ensuring HR documentation (paper and electronic) is kept up to date.
- Maintain files in line within compliance and retention periods and ensure archiving and destruction of files when necessary.
- Updating the HR database as needed.
- Administering leaver files.
- Answering telephone and dealing with deliveries as needed.
- Opening and distributing post.
- Manage office maintentance issues and liaise with Estate Management when required.
- Raise PO’s and ensure the London office bills are paid.

HR & Administration Officer Requirements:

Essential:
- Min 3 years experience in an administration or similar role.
- Efficient administration skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
- Good Interpersonal Skills, working as part of a team and contributing your ideas.
- Understand and maintain the importance of confidential working with the HR department.
- Able to demonstrate good problem solving skills.
- Ability to multi-task and to handle a very varied job.
- Good time management, self motivated and ability to meet deadlines.
- Educated to min A-level or equivalent, must have 5 grade or above (or C grade) in GCSE in English and Maths.

Desirable:
- Previous HR Experience and office administration / management.
- Experience in using a HR database.
- Previous experience in contract administration.
- Confident in IT and systems.
- Interest in key issues surrounding International Development.

About Concern Worldwide:

Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.
Our mission is to transform the lives of people living in extreme poverty.

We work with 25 million people each year, in some of the hardest to reach and most fragile places.
Places prone to conflict, natural disasters, climate change and extreme hunger. When an emergency strikes, we are among the first on the ground. We use our voice to bring the stories of extreme poverty to world leaders.

Location: London SW11.

Type: Permanent, full time

Salary: £28,111 per annum

You may have experience of the following: HR Administrator, Human Resources Administrator, HR Assistant, Human Resources Assistant, HR Executive, Human Resources Executive, HR Generalist, Human Resources Generalist, HR Advisor, Office Manager, Executive Assistant, PA, etc.

Ref: 95315

The WEA is looking for a skilled and experienced HR professional with a background in HR advice, end-to-end casework management and the ability to build effective, positive relationships.

You will be the first point of call for the regional team to support and guide them through people processes. You will contribute to the regional management agenda.

You will be Leeds based, but there will be a requirement of national travel.

You will be responsible for your own region whilst being supported and mentored by a HR Business Partner to deliver a customer focussed, right first time, HR service.

You will lead the delivery of the regional and HR strategic agendas whilst overseeing and leading on all aspects of HR, ranging from recruitment and absence management through to employee relations casework.

Do you want to work for a company that creates real change and make a difference to peoples' lives?

Do you want to work at a company with wide-ranging tasks, meaning no two days are ever the same?

Do you have the following knowledge, skills and abilities?

- Strong ER casework experience
- Employment Law knowledge
- Confident communicator
- Ability to build positive relationships, especially with your strategic partners

If you have these skills, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you would be a good fit for this role.

Please be aware that, in this role, you will be required to travel to other regions of the UK, on occasions, including potentially overnight stays (post pandemic).

A Health Charity based in London are looking for a HR Business Partner-OD. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a high quality operational and strategic support and advice service to all directorates across the Charity; together with supporting the implementation of the People Strategy aligned to the Charity's Business objectives. Operating in a complex environment, designed to deliver effective People and OD strategies and support the successful achievement of the charity's strategic plan for each directorate.

The post holder will work collaboratively with other team members along with internal and external stakeholders to drive forward successful organisational performance and transformation. The post holder will support the development and implementation of a wide range of People processes and activities, including facilitating effective People and Leadership Development, consistent with the provisions of policies throughout the Charity.

Key responsibilities

Provide strong Business Partnering support, advice, and guidance

Facilitate implementation of the People Strategy

Support the application of the Talent Acquisition, Talent Management and Retention

Establish and maintain strong proactive internal and external stakeholder relationships,

Support and coach to facilitate effective people and performance management

To ensure the effective administration of employee lifecycle processes in a timely manner

Employee Record Management, HR Information Systems maintenance and providing accurate Management Information

Person specification

MCIPD or FCIPD - Membership (by examination) of CIPD
Strong generalist and/or HR Business Partner experience at a senior level, ideally in a not for profit or Nursing or another Clinical environment

Excellent knowledge of Employment Law and its application through policies and procedures in a business-facing operational Human Resources function

Excellent demonstration of Talent Management and succession planning

Experience of successfully implementing Organisational Design Change and transformation programmes within the not for profit sector.

Experience of Project Management working with multi skilled and multi-disciplined teams.

Excellent experience of Leadership Development and successfully implementing broader training initiatives

TLG is a rapidly growing charity seeking an excellent administrator to provide key support to our Bradford-based People & Culture team. This role will work closely with the HR Advisors, requiring someone with a desire for detail and accuracy across a number of crucial areas and the ability to handle confidential information with sensitivity.

This role will lead on key administrative processes across the HR function, including staff safeguarding checks and assisting the team with recruitment administration. Furthermore, the postholder will play an essential role in data reporting and payroll processes, so we are looking for someone with a strong eye for detail. You will be joining the team at an exciting time where we’re implementing a new HR system, so this role is for someone who thrives in providing operational excellence and setting up logical processes to ensure the system is used to its full potential.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a keen interest to learn the essential HR processes within an organisation, as well as a strong passion for administration and organisational skills. With high capacity, proactive instinct and excellent communication skills, the HR Admin & Systems Coordinator will need to be comfortable handling a wide range of administrative duties and be able to meet multiple demands and responsibilities. The role may also provide opportunities to offer administrative support to different teams within TLG as they help to shape how TLG operate and function.

We are looking for individuals who have a strong and vibrant Christian faith. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.

We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.

The deadline for applications is 5pm, Monday 4th January 2021. Initial interviews will take place on Tuesday 12th January 2021, with final interviews on Monday 18th January 2021.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our established vibrant and hard-working payroll team, working in our modern head office based in Stockport town centre, just five minutes’ walk from the train station and local bus station.

The Customer Care team Leader role is focused on supporting, directing and leading the customer care administrators to ensure that all enquiries are received, recorded and followed up in a timely manner. You must be a strong team player, friendly and passionate about customer care. Must be reliable and resilient with a “can do” approach to work.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys using their own initiative, is able to work quickly and methodically to resolve queries and has a keen eye for detail. This is an interesting and varied role for which we are looking for an individual who has Customer care and payroll experience with a degree level qualification or equivalent. You must be numerate with excellent verbal and written communication skills.  You will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel. You will also be a highly organised individual who is able to work to deadlines and provide excellent customer service. Prior experience of iTrent is also desirable.

Our range of employee benefits includes:

• A bright, modern open plan office environment

• Free life assurance

• Pension with company contribution

• A range of employee discounts

• 33 days annual leave and company sick pay scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

Creative Support is a national not-for-profit care provider supporting individuals with a range of needs, as Payroll Customer Care Team Leader you will play an important role in supporting our ability to maintain the high standards of care provision we strive to deliver.

Peace Direct is an international charity with a big mission: to work with local people to stop violence and build sustainable peace in some of the world's most conflict affected countries. More than that, we want to change the international system so that it better supports the role that local people and communities play in preventing violence and building and sustaining peace.

We are looking to recruit a part time Human Resources Manager for an initial 12 month contract to join our busy team. This is a new role, as we have traditionally outsourced all of our HR support needs, but believe it is time to bring the expertise in-house and provide more support to our staff. It's not an easy time to be working for a charity, with the whole sector facing declining incomes and yet there is more need for our work than ever before. This is why we need to provide more support to our staff at this difficult time, as well as strengthen existing HR policies and processes.

We are looking for an experienced HR professional with at least five years experience in developing HR policies and processes who wishes to work part time for up to 21 hours per week. You will have a CIPD qualification and will have a strong background in all aspects of HR. You will have excellent communication skills, be a good listener, be able to handle multiple priorities and above all be adaptable, responsive and supportive to colleagues, including the Senior Management Team.

While the post is based in our London office, we have closed our office due to Covid and do not expect to reopen it until March 2021. Therefore the successful candidate will be expected to work from home for the first few months of the year at least. 

Peace Direct strives to be a diverse and inclusive employer, with equality of opportunities regardless of personal identity, and we are committed to improving our systems and ways of working to support this, including creating a Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) working group, DEI strategy and recruitment guidelines. We strongly encourage individuals from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds to apply, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), LGBTQ+, people with disabilities and people with mental health challenges.

The deadline for applications is 5th January 2021. However, we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis so early applications are encouraged. Only completed applications will be accepted and only applicants with the right to work in the UK will be considered. Application Form and Job Description are available on Peace Direct’s website. 

Peace Direct works hard to ensure its staff have a good work life balance and feel valued. Some of the benefits we have include:

• 25 days annual leave not including the office closing between Christmas and New Year.
• Stakeholder Pension with Peace Direct contributing 6%
• An interest free season ticket loan for the purchase of a commuter season ticket
• Flexible working hours
• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave pay (12 weeks full pay, 12 weeks half pay)
• Training budget available for all staff (we have secured ‘Investors in People’ accreditation and are committed to the development and support of all staff).
• A warm and friendly work environment!

Job Description

Title: HR Manager

Reporting to: Interim Chief Exec (Subject to change)

Responsibility for staff:        N/A

Salary: £45,000

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract Length: Permanent

Annual Leave: 24 days per year

Location: New Cross, London / Remote Working Options

Purpose of the Job

To establish credibility in the organisation as an HR expert and skilled problem solver.  To influence both people and culture and drive positive organisational change. To provide coaching, support and challenge to line managers in the application of HR policies and procedures. To work with the senior management team and to coach, influence and build capability and leadership skills of elected student officers. To establish credibility in the organisation as an HR expert and skilled problem solver.

Policy and Practice

• Develop, and implement HR policies and procedures, ensuring they meet both current legislation and HR best practices and that make it easy for staff and managers to self-serve on hr processes and access support where needed.
• Support Goldsmiths SU to make informed decisions using robust HR information and people data, identifying trends and making recommendations to address any identified issues Work with the Senior Leadership Team and Trustee Board to develop and implement the people strategy that is aligned to Goldsmiths SU’s wider organisational plans for growth and development.
• Work with external providers as when needed, e.g. solicitors on sensitive employee relation issues

Culture and Environment

• Provide guidance to senior leadership on areas of high risk
• Engaging with managers to build capacity and capability in dealing effectively with employee relations matters
• Advise and assist the Office Coordinator with recruitment and selection process.
• Maintain an up to date knowledge in employment law and HR best practice briefing colleagues on relevant changes as required. Support and develop our SU to be an inclusive employer, promoting awareness and embedding approaches to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Contribute to the development of Goldsmiths SUs operating plan, working in conjunction with relevant departments across the organisation to achieve agreed objectives.
• Promote staff wellbeing and arrange a range of activities through the year to support this.

HR Projects

• Support and develop our SU to be an inclusive employer, promoting awareness and embedding approaches to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Lead and/or support, as appropriate, on consultative discussions and negotiations with the recognised trade union or regional officials, if appropriate
• Assess the staff survey results, and make recommendations to address concerns and create a transparent and effective approach to support staff voice and engagement.
• Introduce clear and robust employee relations processes

Learning & Development

• Work with relevant staff to ensure the effective provision of appropriate induction and learning and development activity, for all staff, trustees and elected officers including equality and diversity training.
• Support the development of Goldsmiths SU’s appraisal process
• Develop and administer a robust development plan for Line Managers and Sabbatical Officers to aid their continued growth to include HR best practice, risks and tribunals
• Work with line and senior managers to develop personal development plans, identifying appropriate learning and development solutions which meet organisational needs.

In addition, all staff have the following general duties laid out in their job descriptions:

• To deliver and develop targets outlined in the Union’s strategic plan.
• To contribute and assist in the Union’s planning processes and the review of its performance and systems.
• Contribute to the positive and professional image of the Union and not act in such a manner as to bring the Union into disrepute.
• To observe and uphold the requirements of the Union Constitution and act at all times in accordance with policies including equality of opportunity.
• To undertake your own typing, filing, photocopying etc.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate for the grade and responsibilities of the post that may from time to time be reasonably requested.
• To take ownership of, their Induction, Personal Review Programme, Departmental Staff Meetings and be responsible for carrying out duties with full regard to the rules, policies and procedures and conditions of service contained in the Staff Handbook, and within Departments of the Students’ Union.
• A condition of employment is that all staff are expected to assist in key events throughout the year e.g. Welcome Week and welcome festivals and any other key event, including elections, if necessary
• Staff are expected to portray a positive image, both internally and externally of the Students’ Union by displaying high standards of service, integrity, punctuality, politeness and professionalism.
• Where you are required to work with volunteers you must support and manage them appropriately in line with the Students’ Union volunteer policy
• Environmental consideration and environmental best practice is the responsibility of all Students’ Union staff

To apply for the role of HR Manager, you will need to download and fill out an application form then send it to our recruitment email.

The application form can be found on the job advert webpage. Please note that we do not accept CVs or cover letters.