HR Business Partner
Location: 55 New King Street, Bath, BA1 2BN (may involve some travelling around South West)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £40,000.00 per annum + benefits
Closing Date: Monday 10 August '20 (12 noon).

Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of marginalised people?

Julian House is a Bath-based charity supporting people who are homeless and socially excluded to build sustainable independent lives. 

We have been through an exciting period of growth to deliver our strategy and are well placed to continue to develop, with ambitions to support more people across the South West, at a time when there is increasing demand for our services. 

We are looking for a dynamic, CIPD qualified, HR Business Partner with proven change management and employee relations experience who can successfully partner the business to improve organisation performance. 

You will provide excellent strategic HR advice and guidance on the full range of people issues including recruitment and on-boarding, learning and development, employee engagement, compensation and benefits, talent management, disciplinary, grievance and capability issues and HR information systems.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will work as part of the wider senior management team, leading on the development and implementation of our People Strategy, and projects within this including reward, retention, policies, diversity and staff well-being.

Confident and credible, you’ll need to be comfortable working at pace, often on multiple projects at the same time.  With excellent communication skills, acting as a coach to all levels of management, you will play a key role in embedding best practice in people management and shaping the culture of the organisation.  Excellent problem solving and influencing skills are also key requirements for this role.

You’ll be responsible for managing and developing a small team comprised of an HR Assistant, Volunteer Coordinator and Head Office Receptionist.

Above all, you will share our passion for making a difference to the lives of the most marginalised.

Upon the end of the pandemic restriction period, the successful candidate will be based at our Head Office in Bath and occasionally required to travel to other offices and services.

We are committed to equality of opportunity in service provision and employment. We are also committed to developing an organisation that is representative of the diverse communities that we serve and welcome applications from all sections of the community and candidates with lived experience.  We are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer.

This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week.  We are happy to consider reduced hours for the right candidate.

The salary for this role is £40,000 pa.

As an employee, you will receive an excellent benefits package which includes:

• Cash health care plan 
• Up to 27 days annual leave (depending on length of service) 
• Employer pension contribution (up to 6% of your gross salary) 
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Award Scheme 
• 20% Discount at Julian House Shops and Bike Workshops 

Closing date:

The closing date for this post is Monday 10 August ’20 (12 noon).

Please note: interviews will be taking place on Monday 17 August '20.

To Apply: 

To apply for this role all you need is an up to date CV with a cover letter to include why are you a great fit for this role. Please reference the person specification and draw on your track record and transferable skills, giving clear examples. If possible please upload your CV and supporting statement as one document. Please upload your CV & Cover Letter via our Julian House jobs page on our website. 

Job Overview

To work closely with managers and directors to formulate and deliver People Plans, HR processes and systems that will support the delivery of Advance’s strategic plan. 

Responsibilities 

• Support the Head of HR to efficiently and effectively deliver the People Strategy
• Work with Directors and Senior Managers to effectively design and implement people plans that contribute to the overall strategic plan and HR vision
• Continually develop and review HR policies and procedures and produce templates and guides to assist managers and staff.
• Lead on complex employee relations matters, up to and including tribunal level, whilst ensuring excellent support to people managers and Directors

Qualifications

• Level 7 CIPD qualified or equivalent qualification
• Strong HR employee relations experience
• Experience of working within a Business Partnering model, collaborating closely with managers and senior stakeholders

People Business Partner

Location: White City, West London

Salary details: £50,000- £55,000 per annum (DOE) + 11% employer pension contribution + other benefits

Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week

Closing date: 7 August 2020

Start date: As soon as possible

Are you an experienced HR professional, looking to develop your career with an innovative and forward-looking education charity, making a real difference to the lives of children and young people?

About the role:

As the Central People Business Partner, you’ll join our welcoming and collaborative People team to play a vital role in delivering excellent stakeholder engagement and HR service delivery to all of Ark’s Central functions. 

In this role, you will be expected to be a contributing member of the wider People Team, bringing your professional knowledge and personal creativity to continuously improve the quality of the People service to the Central team.

You will gain exposure to many different aspects of the charity’s strategy and operations and be accountable for the successful management of the full employee life cycle, including systems and processes as well as leading excellent client relationships across the organisation. Through Ark Ventures you’ll also have the chance to support the growth and development of some of the most exciting start-ups in the education sector.  

As the People Business Partner you will play an important part helping to shape the strategic and operational direction of Ark’s central teams and make a direct impact on our staff and the great work that they do. 

You will:

• Partner with Ark’s Central heads of team to support all key People processes, providing guidance, coaching and constructive challenge when appropriate
• Own, analyse, and report People data in ways that provide management intelligence from which strategic decisions can be made
• Support and/or lead project work in support of Ark’s strategic plans and priorities (e.g. apprenticeships, flexible working and diversity and inclusion) 
• Show a personal vision aligned with Ark’s high aspirations and expectations of self and others.

About us:

Ark is an international charity, transforming lives through education. We exist to give every young person, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life. In the UK, we are a network of 37 schools, educating around 27,500 pupils in areas where we can make the biggest difference. We also incubate start-up programmes that improve the education system. 

We offer:

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Rising to 29 days after 2 years of service and then again to 30 days after 3 years of service 
• We are committed to providing high-quality professional learning throughout your career with us and offer a variety of training sessions and experiences designed to meet your needs
• Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers, interest-free loans available for season tickets or a bicycle and gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym

How to apply:

Apply with a CV and cover letter on our online recruitment portal.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Ark Schools are committed to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce, with a broad range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. 

Technology Business Partner

1 Year fixed term contract

35 hours per week

£43,697 in London, £40,888 outside London per annum

Benefits

Flexible working. Family-friendly policies: Including enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave.

Pension: Stakeholder pension scheme with company-matched employee contributions of up to 8%. Free confidential counselling service

Location

Modern, refurbished offices in Old Street, London or Wythenshawe (Great Manchester) or Birmingham with home working

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 130 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.

This role sits within our Projects team which is part of the Technology and Data department. You will play an important role in working to create a strong supportive relationship with key business areas and their key leadership teams, escalating any issues, visiting key sites, having regular conversations with users and managers, understanding business requirements and priorities and suggesting innovative solutions and advice to meet business needs. You will own Portfolio and Pipeline Management for the portfolio of projects within the Business Areas and be responsible for any projects in your remit.

About you

We are currently looking for a focused, organised and innovative individual to join our dynamic, ambitious team.

A key part of this role will be your ability to communicate with key stakeholders both written and verbally in technical and non-technical ways.

In order to be successful in this role, we would like you to:

-Be an active ambassador for the organisation both internally and externally

-Work effectively with colleagues across the organisation and wider team members to contribute to team goals and wider organisational outcomes.

-Be self-motivated and consistently deliver on own objectives

-Use initiative and creatively look for alternative ways of working while utilising resources and data already available

-Be reliable and dependable always ensuring that appropriate action is taken to keep issues on track, escalating where this is appropriate

-Engage in, and actively seek out, new information from across the organisation

About The Children's Society

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

The closing date for applications is Friday 14th August

Interviews will be held on the week commencing 24th August

Job title: Senior IT Business Partner x 2

Region: Homebased – UK Mainland

Directorate: Information Management & Technology (IM&T)

Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours per week

Salary: £46,000 per annum (plus London weighting £4452 if applicable)

About the Royal British Legion (RBL)

The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We have been here since 1921 and we will be here as long as they need us.

Our Values and Behaviours

Does the following describe you?

- A desire to provide a great customer service and support

- Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others

- Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution

- Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop

- An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others

If so, then we would like you hear from you ….

The Role

The IM&T Directorate is going through an exciting period of change in our role as an enabling strategic service to help deliver the RBL's “One Legion Strategy”.

Reporting to the Head of IM&T Projects. We are seeking two Senior IT Business Partners to serve as the strategic interface within assigned business unit or functional area for the purpose of business technology strategy development, IT adoption, solution discovery, risk management, budget development and customer relationship management. Serve as a lead role in enabling the business to achieve their strategic objectives through the effective adoption of technology.

You will proactively share knowledge of technology risks and opportunities to build a competitive advantage and improve efficiency and effectiveness of business units and eliminate duplicity. Partner with business leadership and other key stakeholders to define opportunities, consistency of approach, identify and prioritise projects based on predefined criteria (e.g. return on investment, efficiency gain, productivity, compliance), in order to support the One Legion strategy.

You will provide a highly valued strategic consultancy service through key IT initiatives. Communicate decisions, priorities, and relevant project information to appropriate levels of staff regarding business unit requests, projects and initiatives. Establishing the IT Business Partner role as high performing, trusted and value-adding service, establishing excellent customer relationships with key business stakeholders and other parts of the organisation as required.

Whilst the role is based at home (UK Mainland) there will be some travel requirements to RBL offices.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking ‘Apply Online’

Closing date for this role is Sunday 16th August 2020.

Shortlisted candidates will attend an initial MS Teams interview w/c 17/08, with successful candidates attending a final Teams interview w/c 24/08 where they will deliver a short presentation.

Position title: HR Manager

Location: High Holborn, Central London; option for UK based remote working

Salary: £36,938.40 per annum FTE (£29,550.72 per annum pro rata) plus benefits

Type of contract: Permanent

Hours: Part-time, 4 days a week (30 hours per week)

Contract start: End of September 2020

The Intensive Care National Audit & Research Centre (ICNARC) is a small, independent, nationally and internationally respected, scientific, not-for-profit organisation (c40 staff in total), using accurate data to help improve the quality of critical care through audit, research and education, conducted with, and in the interests of, patients and those who care for them. Most recently, ICNARC has been centrally involved in the response to COVID-19 through weekly reporting on admissions to, and outcomes from, intensive care and as the UK methods centre for the CMO endorsed REMAP-CAP trial which is currently recruiting in 120 centres in the UK.

About the role

Reporting directly to the Head of Operations, this role is responsible for providing a comprehensive HR service to ICNARC, its managers and staff, to support a high-performance culture, alignment to business goals, whilst using best practice solutions and ensuring legal compliance. 

What you are responsible for

• HR Strategy: Providing input to the Head of Operations in relation to HR strategy, ensuring HR objectives and services are aligned to organisational strategies and business goals.
• HR Documentation: Developing HR documentation including HR policies and procedures, letters and forms which reflect best practice and legal compliance. Further embedding all HR policies and procedures within the organisation. 
• Employee Relations: Building relationships with management and staff to provide HR advice on employment matters.
• Employee Pay and Benefits: Perform payroll processing and work with benefits providers and the ICNARC Finance team to ensure accurate and timely processing of the monthly payroll, pension and benefits. Support on annual pay review process. 
• Employment law, HR and business knowledge: Keep up to date with and apply HR best practice, employment law and business knowledge in making decisions.
• Recruitment: Responsible for the managing an effective recruitment and selection process.
• Performance Management Process: Responsible for the design, implementation, and management of an effective performance management process and associated learning plans.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will be a confident and knowledgeable HR generalist who can quickly establish credibility with key stakeholders. Previous experience leading and managing HR projects is essential for the role, as is experience of employee relations case management, processing employee payroll and benefits and HR data and analytics.

The successful candidate will need to have excellent interpersonal, team working and organisational skills together with good negotiating skills.

A CIPD affiliated graduate or post graduate qualification is desirable, though not essential.

What you’ll get in return

In return you will receive an annual salary of up to £36,938.40 (FTE) per annum working for a well-established, scientific organisation in the centre of London but with facilities for remote working. You will also receive a generous benefits package including:

• 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time staff), per year and the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave after your first year of employment;
• flexible working which is fully embedded in our culture;
• interest-free season ticket loans;
• support with further academic/professional development; and
• an enhanced pension contribution after your first year of employment.

How to apply

Please read the job description for the role, the person specification sets out the skills and experience we are looking for.

For further information and to apply, please visit our careers site.

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Wednesday 12th August 2020

Interviews will be held on Monday 24th August 2020 via video link

“We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.”

No agencies please.

Are you passionate about dogs and cats? Our people and animals make Battersea a great place to work. Your expertise will help increase our impact for dogs and cats everywhere.

We are looking for a HR Advisor to provide people management advice and guidance to managers, ensuring that HR policies, procedures and standards are applied fairly, reasonably and consistently across the organisation. 

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 150 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.

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 (£120), optical (£120), physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture (£300) every year
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Life insurance

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.

For full details, including our job applicant privacy notice, please download our recruitment pack. You can apply by visiting our website. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised.

HR Advisory & Operational Lead

Maternity cover - until end October 2021

Salary: £29,274.86 (FTE £34,154) with progression to £37,948 (FTE)

30 hours per week

Location: Flexible

The Children's Society is seeking a professional and proactive individual that is able to support the business partnering team to provide an effective and professional HR service.

You must be able to work within a busy and fast paced environment and possess knowledge and understanding of employment legislation and its implication within the organisation. You will be required to support managers at a number of locations, therefore, flexibility and the ability to travel is essential. You must be CIPD qualified, or working towards gaining a qualification, with a proven track record of providing advice and guidance on all aspect of HR. You must have administration and operational HR experience and competent in the use of HR systems and processes.

In order to be successful in this role, you must:

-Have the ability to communicate confidently and effectively with people at all levels, both orally and in writing

-Be able to manage and influence challenging stakeholders whilst ensuring high levels of customer focus

-Have up to date working knowledge and understanding of ER policies and procedures and UK employment law

-Have experience of supporting organisational change activities, including restructure and redundancy processes. Experience of supporting TUPE processes is advantageous.

-A solid track record of working as an HR Advisor (or comparable level)

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your generalist HR knowledge and experience and assist the organisation to contribute in making a positive difference in the lives of young people.

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 23rd August 2020. *However, please be advised that due to the volume of candidates likely to be received for this post, the closing date may be moved to an earlier date.*

Interviews will be held remotely on 1st September 2020.

ABOUT US

The Diana Award is proud to be the only charity set up in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales and her belief that young people have the power to change the world. It’s a big mission but there are two things within it that we focus our charity’s efforts on – young people and change.

Throughout all of our programmes and initiatives ‘change’ for and by young people is central. We all play our part to help realise this vision and our team is diverse in its talents and roles. Day-to-day we can be found working out in the community with young people through our anti-bullying and mentoring initiatives, fundraising, managing our valued corporate partners, providing vital HR and communications support, celebrating young people in memory of Princess Diana and plenty more.

We’re not your typical organisation. From the moment that you join The Diana Award, you’re part of our family. Together, we are united by our shared belief that young people can change the world, and, by our values: passion, collaboration, integrity, ambition and unity.

THE ROLE

Over the past 20 years The Diana Award has delivered services to thousands of young people across the UK and beyond, honing our expertise and skills to produce exceptional, high quality interventions that create long lasting change.

As we embark on the next phase of our strategy, we're looking for an experienced HR Generalist to take the lead on developing, implementing and delivering our People Strategy. This is a hands on role, managing all aspects of HR across the organisation, and working closely with staff at all levels.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the first point of contact in relation to all internal and external HR related enquiries

• Advise managers on a range of employee related issues including performance management; sickness and absence issues; and disciplinary and grievance matters

• Ensure that The Diana Award’s HR policies and procedures comply with current legislation and best practice and are updated in accordance with the organisations needs and values

• Oversee and support all stages of the recruitment process

• Manage and deliver the induction process for all new staff and volunteers

• Develop and facilitate relevant training to staff and volunteers

• Take the lead on ensuring staff have access to continious learning and development opportunities

• Manage the DBS application for all Diana Award staff and volunteers

• Liaise with the finance team to ensure accurate records and assist in the monthly payroll process, including the notification of new employees, pay related contract variations, leave notifications and pension/benefit changes

• Develop and implement an effective HR Information System (HRIS)

• Lead on a review of our performance management system and the subsequent implementation of this system

• Ensure staff voice and feedback is captured to inform future strategy through exit interviews, forums and an annual staff survey

• Ensure all employee relations issues are dealt with in an effective manner, partnering with line managers when necessary. This includes conducting disciplinary meetings, grievance meetings etc.

• Lead the coordination of our Culture Committee, aimed at promoting our values across the organisation

• Promote and champion diversity and inclusion throughout the organisation

PERSON SPECIFICATION

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

• CIPD Qualified to minimum level 5, or with demonstrable HR generalist equivalent experience

• Good working knowledge of employment law and solid understanding of best practice in HR policies and procedures

• Experience managing complex employee relations issues including the ability to maintain confidentiality, data security and handle sensitive conversations

• Experience supporting organisational change

• Experience of supporting remote working

• Experience of delivering on a diversity and inclusion strategy (advantageous)

• Experience facilitating, advising, guiding and supporting line managers

• Experience working with HR systems

SKILLS

• An effective communicator at all levels, with the ability to build good relationships both internally and externally

• Sound judgement and decision making - ability to make decisions in line with company policy and the law

• Discretion and confidentiality

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel)

• Good attention to detail and accuracy

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Commitment to and ability to inspire commitment to The Diana Award’s vision, values and mission

• A self-starter with the drive, determination and commitment to get things done.

• Personal integrity and credibility

• Resilience

• A ‘can do’ attitude

• Commitment to self-development

• Commitment to keeping up to date with key trends/developments in the sector

• Good judgement

• Driven to achieve great results

• Ability to work well under pressure

• Energetic, flexible, willingness to work outside of ‘normal’ office hours

DIVERSITY

The Diana Award is committed to building and developing a workforce which reflects the diversity of the young people we support. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer that values and respects the people who work for us. We seek to ensure all job applications are treated fairly, with respect and without bias.

We positively encourage applications from suitably experienced candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

SAFER RECRUITMENT

The Diana Award is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all. This is a responsibility that is shared by all members of staff the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS or equivalent police check. We also ask all staff to undertake safeguarding training when they join us.

We have an exciting opportunity for an HR expert to support our small London-based charity with its vital work helping women with convictions to become work-ready and find employment.

We need someone to help us ensure we have the right people in the right roles, that our staff’s training and development is prioritised and that we have a happy, high-performing culture that means we can maximise our impact as a charity.

The successful candidate will have at least five years’ experience in an HR generalist role with solid and up to date knowledge of UK employment legislation and its application. Experience in developing and supporting line managers is essential, underpinned by an excellent understanding of coaching and mentoring approaches to people management. We retain an external HR consultancy for high-level advice should we need it, but you will still need a track record of managing a complex caseload. Qualification-wise, CIPD Level 5 is the minimum requirement, with level 7 preferred.

We are happy for the successful candidate to work primarily from home if they prefer but with occasional time spent in the office to ensure that they have every opportunity to build strong working relationships and understand our work.

Prospectus is pleased to be supporting a membership association as they look to appoint a HR Consultant to lead the delivery of a key project, to manage and steer the organisation as they establish themselves as their own employer. This position is offered as a consultancy of 20-25 days over an initial period of 3-4 months.

As their HR Consultant, you will research and advise on several HR related matters for the organisation, including the legal position regarding the organisation operating as its own employer, implications on current office premises along with advising on the best method for managing payroll, NI and tax. You will oversee the development of new terms and conditions that will be in line with current terms offered to the organisation and will include contractual terms, pay/grading and benefits and reviewing existing job descriptions and arrangements for offering existing staff the opportunity to move over to these.

To be considered for this post, you will need to have previously worked on a similar project as a freelance HR expert and will have working experience of the not for profit sector and its associated requirements. You will have prior experience and knowledge of TUPE transfers, and setting up an organisation to move away from an existing, along with employee transfer.

This post is looking for someone to start from August and can be flexible with the days worked each week, which will possibly be 1-2 per week. This role will be on a day rate, through PAYE and will be dependent on experience, and based on the market rate.
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I am currently partnered exclusively with a leading charity who are looking to recruit a HR Manager on a contract basis. This position does have the potential to be made permanent, and my client will consider the option of 3 or 4 days a week.

The post holder will develop the HR infrastructure to support the growth of the Centre; provide policy advice and practical solutions to HR issues; and ensure the efficient & effective administration of all HR matters. This is a standalone position and previous experience is desired.

The main accountabilities held within this role will include:

• Act as the first point of contact in relation to all internal and external HR related enquiries
• Advise directors and managers on a range of employee related issues including performance management; sickness and absence issues; and disciplinary and grievance matters
• Ensure that the Centre’s HR policies and procedures comply with current legislation and best practice and are updated in accordance with the organisations needs and ethos
• Deliver briefings to relevant forums and groups on HR policies and procedures
• Ensure that all staff and line managers have access to HR Policies and Procedures and the staff handbook, including via the Centre’s intranet
• Oversee and support all stages of the recruitment process
• Manage the overall induction and probation process for all new staff
• Manage the DBS application for all Centre staff, students and volunteers
• Liaise with the finance team to ensure accurate records and assist in the monthly payroll process, including the notification of new employees, pay related contract variations, leave notifications and pension/benefit changes
• Work closely with the Executive Leadership Group and Directors.

If you are looking for a new contract and have the relevant skills and experience for the role, please submit your application ASAP.

HR Advisor
Location: Bosham
FT Salary Range: c. £27,000 to £30,615 per annum
Hours: Flexible work pattern options considered (30 to 37.5 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent

An opportunity for an HR Advisor has arisen to join our HR and Payroll team.

The successful candidate will provide a business partnering approach to the delivery of HR Services and Strategy, through a pro-active style of guiding and enabling managers on the use of policies, procedures and self-service systems. 

As an experienced HR Advisor, you will need to be confident in reviewing and developing processes in line with business needs, employment law changes and best practice, and be driven in delivering on delegated HR projects and initiatives.  With scope to develop the role, you will need to have excellent verbal and written communication skills to help build good working relationships across the hospice, plus having excellent organisational and planning skills can support a varied range of HR activities as part of a dedicated team.

We are looking for someone who has attained Level 5 CIPD (or working towards) with at least 3 years of generalist HR experience, up to date knowledge of employment law, consultation and engagement processes.

As part of our committed team, the working atmosphere is friendly, inspiring and supportive.  We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes holiday entitlement starting at 27 days per year, increasing to 33 days, plus bank holidays.  Continuation of NHS reckonable service, or the NHS Superannuation Scheme may also be recognised.  A generous contributory pension scheme, life assurance, discounted gym membership plus a contributory cash reimbursement plan for you and family members are also available. 

Closing date: 21 August 2020

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can see the full job description and download the application form.

No agencies please.

Reporting into the Head of Human Resources who is currently remote working, you will be responsible for providing a pro-active and efficient HR service. Your key accountabilities will include:-

Responsibilities:

* Quickly and effectively establishing positive working relationships with HR colleagues and demonstrating an understanding of the Jewish Care Strategic Vision and Values
* Pro-actively seeking opportunities to build relationships and provide professional advice with internal and external stakeholders to deliver an effective HR service to the organisation in a virtual way.
* Able to advise managers on our HR policies and procedures with a pragmatic solution based approach but always within the guidance of Employment Law regulations
* Gaining credibility to become a go to critical friend for managers when dealing with change and culture shift
* Provide advice on any proposed re-organisation structures and help deliver, mitigating risk
* Provide advice on any redundancy process to avoid unfair practice
* Provide advice and support to managers on all aspects of employee relations including absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance issues,
* Up to date experience of ET1 and ET3 Tribunal processes, including the preparation of organised and chronological bundles.
* Being responsible for efficient outcomes to close ER cases within a specified time frame
* Experience of working with Trade Unions
* Up to date, demonstrable continuous personal development
* Organising virtual diary appointments, preparing invite letters/emails
* Typing and collating virtual notes to support Managers in a fast and efficient process
* Adapting letter templates to reflect individual circumstances
* Responsive and efficient to deliver excellent customer service
* Keep the ER case files active and relevant with attention on closed resolutions
* Manage a high volume of complex ER casework
* Devise and implement tailored solutions to complex issues, in line with Jewish Care's policies and procedures to enable line managers to make informed and timely decisions on staffing matters.
* Knowledge of employment law
* Ability to work effectively both as a member of the team and on own initiative

What you'll need:

* MCIPD CIPD qualified level 5
* Educated to GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
* Able to touch type at speed and be proficient in all Microsoft packages
* Experience of working within a multi-site, unionised environment
* Up to date knowledge of Microsoft Teams and Zoom
* Not for profit and / or care sector experience
* Experience and/or understanding of remote working demands
* Good coaching skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships
* Able to engage and collaborate with relevant stakeholders at all levels
* Evidence of ability to deliver high standards of customer service even when under pressure

This role is fixed term for 6 months with immediate start. You will need to be able to drive and have access to a vehicle for work, as this role will involve onsite visits and remote working.

Benefits

Jewish Care offers excellent benefits and training to all staff. Benefits include, free meals, 20 day's annual leave, Jewish Care Pension scheme, various discounts, Loans and mileage reimbursement, ride to work scheme, eye tests, employee referral bonus and more.

About

Jewish Care is a leading communal organisation. We are the largest health and social care charity for the Jewish community in the UK, caring for nearly 7,000 people every week. Approximately 1500 staff from multi-cultural backgrounds together with 3,000 volunteers help to maintain their service. It provides a wide range of services to help meet the community's physical, social and emotional needs, both directly and in partnership with other organisations. We care & support many people including; older people with dementia, disabilities, mental health needs and Holocaust survivors and many more.

We aim to make a positive impact on the lives of Jewish people by creating excellent social care that enhances well-being and inspires them to stay connected to their community. The organisation is committed to finding innovative solutions tailored to the people who use their services.

We are a proud to be multi award winning organisation. Prestigious awards and accolades they have received include; The Skills for Care Best Employer for over 250 people, and The Investors in People Gold standard.

Please be aware that this vacancy will close, once a sufficient number of suitable candidates have been identified therefore, we would recommend that you submit your application as early as possible.