Global HR Business Partner - Immediate start!!

Home Based

6 month FTC (option to become permanent)

Up to £40,000

Our client, a Christian faith charity, is seeking a Global HR Business Partner to join their team and work on some key projects over the next 6 months. These include Recruitment, Retention, Reward, and Global Reach.

Whilst this is initially a 6 month fixed term contract, there is a potential for the right person that this role can become permanent.

As a Global HR Business Partner you will be responsible for

• Developing international recruitment campaigns
• Change management initiatives including but not limited to performance management, succession planning, reward, wellbeing, and engagement
• Development of HR policies and procedures
• Development of HR and organisational design development in the UK and globally

Experience required for Global HR Business Partner

• Minimum CIPD Level 5 Qualified
• Have worked in a similar role with international/global experience
• Extensive experience of change management, consultation and conflict management
• A senior HR manager with the ability to deliver a variety of projects and experience leading teams and/or projects
• Comfortable working in a Christian faith organisation

The client is looking to interview ASAP and ideally looking for the successful candidate to start on Monday 22^nd February

For more information about this role get in touch with Loren von Sternberg on 0207 269 6358 or

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Management Accountant - Central Services, Permanent, £48,000 - £53,000

For an international NGO based in London, we are recruiting a Finance Business Partner on a permanent basis to support the Business Services Directorate (Corporate Services) and CFO and MD across Finance, IT, Estates, Legal and Capital Works areas. The Finance Business Partner will prepare the annual statutory accounts for the main charity and the trading subsidiary and will manage the annual audit to final sign-off of the Annual Report and Financial Statements. This role will also provide business support to the Customer Engagement Directorates.

Main Duties:

• Provide first-class business partnering support to all budget holders within Business Services (Corporate functions) including Finance, IT, Estates, Legal and Capital Works
• Preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts to all budget holders
• Financial reporting and commercial modelling including income, profitability, cost analysis, forecasts, and modelling
• Supporting the annual budget, forecast and long-term business planning and modelling processes
• Support budget holders with P&L analysis and insight reporting
• Building improves business performance and financial reporting including dashboard and KPIs
• Preparation of annual statutory accounts for Charity and Trading subsidiary, through to Annual Report
• Management of the external audit process, planning the timetable and liaising with Auditors
• Maintaining and enhancing internal forecasting and reporting model
• Cash-flow and reserves modelling and forecasting

What will you bring to this role?

• ACCA, CIMA, ACA or CIPFA qualified with non-profit or charity experience
• Proven experience as an engaging business partner, working in complex organisations
• Strong experience of preparing financial statements and preparing and supporting audit processes
• Commercial mind-set, strong modelling, and analytical skills
• Ability to present financial information in clear and engaging formats for decision making
• FP&A, forecasting, budgeting experience
• Experience or driving continuous improvement in business performance
• Charity accounting and FRS102 experience
• Modelling and dashboard experience including building models, graphs, and dashboards
• Power BI modelling / reporting
• Sun Systems and Q&A would be desirable!

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

If you know anyone looking for a new role, your referral could earn you £250

The consists of five distinct brands: , , , and . If you or anyone you know is looking to join our growing recruitment team, speak to us today. £250 is on offer for any referrals we successfully hire.

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 policies and processes, that our staff’s training and development is prioritised and that we have a happy, inclusive, high-performing culture that means we can maximise our impact as a charity.

The successful candidate must 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 and of diversity and inclusion. 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.

Vacancy Reference Number:

HOHR/FS/UK-R1

Position title:

Head of Human Resources

Reports to:

Deputy CEO

Location:

Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE

And

Remotely

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

(Up to) £44,000.00 per annum (commensurate with experience)

Terms of Employment:

18-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up-to-date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than Wednesday, 17th February 2021

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: W/C 1st March 2021

Start: ASAP thereafter

Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold a Zoom Interview with Muslim Hands.

About Us:

Muslim Hands is a UK based international relief organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide. The Head Office in Nottingham and a fundraising team in Whitechapel London; occasional travel between the two locations. Muslim Hands UK is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our team during an exciting period of growth and change as we have ambitious plans to grow our activities by 2025.

Role Overview:

Reporting directly to the Deputy CEO, this pivotal new role will drive culture change across the charity, ensuring our change programme is underpinned by a coherent, long-term and practical commitment to building all aspects of a modern, diverse, capable workforce. In this exciting and wide-ranging role, you will deliver our strategies.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a high calibre, big picture thinker with considerable experience of advising Chief Executives and Boards and whose experience combines both strategic and operational leadership ability.  You will be skilled in driving and embedding organisational effectiveness and cultural change in line with organisational strategies.  With a demonstrable track record of delivering strategic impact, your approach to leadership will embody five core leadership traits: academic, learning, adaptable, inclusive and trustworthy. 

Main Responsibilities:

• To act as the authoritative People Strategy adviser to Muslim Hands and, where necessary, supporting the CEO in engaging with Trustees and governance Committees on key People issues, risks and priorities.
• To be a powerful advocate for Muslim Hands ambitions for workforce development and capability (paid and unpaid) by creating a visible personal leadership presence in all aspects of workforce development and culture change.
• To devise and deliver a transformative and innovative people and cultural change strategy that aligns fully with our values and Muslim Hands Strategy and sets us apart as a great place to work.
• Be an active, effective and accountable member of the organisation, exhibiting strong leadership, leading by example.
• To establish the development of our organisational learning and development agenda.
• To formulate credible proposals on all strategic considerations for our people and organisational culture – with a particular focus on increasing our equality, diversity and inclusion at all levels across the charity.
• To coach the senior leadership team as necessary, ensuring expert support is put in place that drives high standards of leadership, talent development and employee engagement.
• To create and lead a People and Culture style Human Resources function that is recognised and valued as a centre of excellence in delivering our strategic goals and organisational development priorities, offering relevant expertise and, proactively sharing insights that add value.
• To ensure all contributions from the Human Resources team fully meets expectations including quality of People Policies, Talent acquisition, Compensation and Benefits. Employee Relations and support to Senior Leadership roles.
• To exhibit Muslim Hands core values.
• To deliver and lead a People Strategy focused on culture change and organisational development intervention which creates a progressive, agile, dynamic workplace experience and environment for the future which enhances employee engagement and wellbeing.
• To work with colleagues to identify the skills, knowledge, and capability and culture of Muslim Hands needs to deliver future plans.
• To implement new talent management and wider learning programmes at all levels which align with our ambition to be a ‘learning organisation’, engaging our people to fulfil their potential, perform better and want to stay longer.
• To keep under constant review the charity’s approach to pay, reward/recognition and benefits to ensure we attract, recognise and retain talented paid and unpaid colleagues who are committed to Muslim Hands mission.
• To lead a department that provides an effective business-focused employee relations approach.
• To lead the charity’s approach to performance management, focusing on inspiring, equipping, empowering and rewarding colleagues to meet and exceed expectations.
• To ensure that paid and unpaid colleagues have access to appropriate support to maintain their personal wellbeing and maximise their contribution.
• To ensure that all other people and volunteering policies and procedures are as robust and efficient as possible; are legally compliant, fit for purpose and take account of emerging external risk factors and support delivery of the Strategy.
• To use data proactively to improve our organisational performance and encourage business-focused decisions.
• To ensure meaningful people insight (including through regular Employee Opinion Surveys) is provided in order to assist the Chief Executive and SMT in decision making and planning.
• To keep up to date with relevant Government policy proposals and legislation, and the best practice of relevant organisations, ensuring that the charity complies with legislation and adopts prevailing best practice wherever feasible.
• To act as a professional role model that inspires, motivates and enthuses staff within the team and more widely across the charity, promoting a culture of learning, professionalism, collaboration and innovation, celebrating successes and encouraging ambition and achievement.
• To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct.
• To support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in fundraising activities and ensuring the availability of staff during our peak periods.
• To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by Line Manager.
• To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policies, Procedures and Professional Practices.

Note: This job description will change from time to time due to changes within the Organisation as well as the updating of procedures within your department.  If there is a major change to your role then a new job description will be produced.

About the Successful Candidate:

Essential:

• Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom
• Must be able to either:

1. Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands; OR
2. Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.

• Uphold Muslim Hands’ Organisational Values
• Hold a relevant Postgraduate or Master’s degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent (Level 7) with proof of Suitable HR related experience
• 7+ years' experience in HR, with a minimum of 3 years' experience in team management / in a senior leadership role
• Expertise in Employee Relations, Employment Legislation, Policy and Procedure and the ability to recruit and train new staff and instil highest standards amongst new employees
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of current UK Employment Law
• Extremely confident communicator with the ability to easily build relationships, rapport and trust with all types of people at all levels of the organisation.
• Experience in leading a People Operations or Human Resources functions.
• Previous experience of leading operational change programmes within a HR environment
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior stakeholders and programme leads to deliver results on time, on budget and to high standards.
• Able to make connections across the organisation and provide support and challenge, working collaboratively across functions.

Desirable:

• Associate member (or higher) of the CIPD with evidence of continuous personal development
• Track record in developing and delivering HR/ People and Culture strategy and of advising HR managers and senior staff
• Previous experience of working closely with an Exec Board member, delivering clear communications on their behalf.
• Working knowledge and experience within a similar Role
• Working knowledge and experience of working within an International NGO

This is a very rewarding position for the right person. If you feel this is you please send your CV with a cover letter explaining why you feel you are suitable quoting the above reference number!!

Deadline for applications is Wednesday, 17th February 2021, however, we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found. 

NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.

My client, an influential and socially focused Charity now has a fantastic permanent opportunity for an experienced Head of Human Resources to join them in their mission. 

As Head of HR in this newly created role, you will lead the development and implementation of the People Strategy, ensuring that their people are able to thrive and perform to the best of their abilities. This organisation is entering an exciting phase of transition with a renewed strategic direction and is seeking an experienced senior level HR professional, with a strategic mindset and people management experience to lead them forward. This role will be both strategic and operational, working with the senior leadership team to shape the people agenda whilst ensuring HR systems, processes and services are of the highest quality.

To be considered you will require relevant professional expertise as an HR leader along with a successful track record of organisational and cultural change, transforming HR systems, and delivering internal communications. You will also require a proactive and collaborative approach and be comfortable working at both strategic and operational levels.

In addition you will need:

• A strong knowledge of employment law, best practice and experience in employee relations

• Experience of people management, coaching and mentoring and leading and managing a HR team

• Previous experience of implementing HRIS systems

• Experience of working volunteers would be desirable

HR Manager

Remote with a base in either Kent, Essex or East England Office

Permanent

Up to £36,000

Our client, a national Charity, is seeking a HR Manager to lead their HR team. You will be responsible for all aspects of the HR agenda, focusing on delivering day to day operational HR related activities to an exceptional standard with the support of a small HR team you will be managing.

As a HR Manager you will be responsible for

• Develop and implement the HR Agenda
• Leading and overseeing all day to day HR Activities and managing a small team
• Provide coaching to line managers in line with HR policies and procedures
• Responsible for Employee Relations Casework
• Leading on change projects including Pay and Reward, and L&D
• Working with the Senior Leadership team to develop the workforce
• Lead and motivate the HR team, ensuring delivery on the HR plan

Experience required for HR Manager

• Minimum CIPD Level 5 Qualified
• Previous experience in a similar HR Manager/Senior HR Advisor/HR Business Partner role, with experience of line managing HR Professionals
• Demonstrable knowledge of generic HR best practice and employment legislation.
• Experience of updating HR policies, procedures, and processes
• Ability to handle complex employee relations casework,
• Proven track record of ability to analyse and interpret HR data and then to make recommendations.
• Experience of reviewing and improving HR processes, systems and materials.
• Experience of actively promoting equality, diversity and inclusion

For more information about this role get in touch with Loren von Sternberg on 0207 269 6358 or

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

If you know anyone looking for a new role, your referral could earn you £250

The consists of five distinct brands: , , , and . If you or anyone you know is looking to join our growing recruitment team, speak to us today. £250 is on offer for any referrals we successfully hire.

My client now has an urgent requirement for an experienced HR Manager to join them for a fixed term period of 6 months. Please note that this is a full time requirement, however 4 days/week could be considered.

As HR Manager in this stand-alone role, you will work with senior leaders to provide high-quality professional advice, guidance and operational HR support as this organisation undergo a period of organisational review and restructure. This will span everything from translating review outcomes into an HR plan, managing all aspects of consultations and outcomes,making recommendations on changes to benefits and everything in between. This role requires a capable and hands-on HR professional with strong operational skills, knowledge and experience in change management, including delivery of all end-to-end elements of restructures and redundancy processes. You should also be a self-starter who is comfortable operating in a stand-alone capacity. Experience of working in the Charity or Not-for-Profit sector would be preferable but is not essential

This role requires and immediate start and will initially be delivered remotely in line with current Covid-19 guidance. However it is anticipated that some on-site attendance will be required during this assignment when guidance permits. Candidates should therefore be willing and able to travel to Norwich when required.
 

My client, a high profile Education Institution now has a fantastic opportunity for an exceptional HR Manager to join them on a permanent basis.

In this exciting role as HR Manager you will provide a comprehensive HR partnering service to your designated client areas through actively participating in and contributing to their business agendas. You will deliver high-quality professional advice and guidance to senior managers, advising on a range of topics including workforce planning, performance management, recruitment and retention and dealing with difficult people issues. You will line manage a small team of HR advisers, providing professional advice and transactional support and linking in with the wider HR service. As HR Manager you will also play an important and active role alongside your HR colleagues to inform the design and delivery of HR policy, contribute to wider project and policy initiatives and continuously review and enhance the HR service.

To be considered you will require:

• An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) and a level 7 qualification in Human Resource Management
• Previous experience in an HR management, HR partnering or senior HR advisory role gained within a large, complex and ideally unionised organisation
• Experience of managing change, including restructuring and influencing and enhancing organisational culture
• A track record of providing high quality advice and guidance to senior managers on employment law and the interpretation of policy and procedure in employee relations casework, including disciplinary and grievance case management
• Experience of leading or contributing to a range of HR related projects
• Reviewing and refining services to improve customer experience.
• Working with contemporary HR systems (ideally SAP), including generating reports and management information to inform decision making

Please note that this role is currently being delivered remotely in line with current Covid-19 guidance, however it is anticipated that this will revert to a combination of remote and on-site delivery when guidance permits.

I am working in partnership with a world-famous dramatic arts organisation on a one-year FTC HR Advisor job paying circa £30,000. The organisation provides training for students to allow them to pursue a career in theatre, television, film, and radio.

The organisation has around 150 employees that work at their London office located in central London, close to several transport links.

The main purpose of this interesting HR Advisor job is to support the managers and employees in all HR matters. You will be part of a small but supportive HR team which will allow you to play a key role throughout the duration of the contract, deputising for the Head of HR when they are off.

The key responsibilities of this HR Advisor role will be to manage the employee relation cases along with being the first point of contact for any HR questions. You will have the opportunity to look at the day-to-day HR policies and coordinate recruitment when needed. The HR Advisor will also work with the Head of HR to help create a new EDI action plan for the whole of the organisation along with working on other HR projects. Finally, you will oversee the monthly payroll, ensuring any changes are carried out correctly.

To be a success in this FTC HR Advisor position you ideally must have previous experience of working for an education or arts organisation at a HR Advisor or senior HR Officer level. General non-profit experience is also desirable for this role. All candidates must be CIPD level 5 accredited or have equivalent experience. The organisation has a number of excellent benefits including 30 days holiday a year plus bank holidays.

For more information on this role, please get in touch at [email protected]

Are you an experienced HR Manager, looking for an exciting and challenging project? We are working with an amazing charity, which inspires everyone to play part in a caring, vibrant community by bringing people together through a variety of local projects and volunteering opportunities.

This is a part-time, 3 months role for an experienced HR Manager who will work alongside the Senior Management Team and Operational Management Group. The post-holder will be responsible for managing day-to-day HR operations, as well as leading on the implementation of a number of organisational developments including HR systems and processes, and taking forward strategic initiatives to develop the HR capabilities of the team.

HR MANAGER
Part time: 21 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, flexible working
Location: remote working
Pay: £19.45 per hour plus £2.35 per hour holiday pay

You will lead on phase two of the HR system (BreatheHR) implementation, including data audit and migration, communication, staff training and development. You will work with the Senior Management Team to develop an employee learning and development plan, researching and recommending providers as needed, designing and delivering a programme of training to support the ongoing development of staff with line management responsibility.

You will work with the Senior Management Team and Operational Management Group to review and develop the induction and leaver processes and HR toolkit for line managers, including a comprehensive bank of templates and guidance documents, in line with relevant employment legislation and best practice.

To apply, we'd love to see the following skills, experience and attitudes on your CV:
* CIPD L5 Award in Human Resources Management or above
* Experience of implementing digital HR solutions
* Experience of planning, developing and delivering training
* Experience of developing HR processes and procedures
* Excellent knowledge and understanding of employment law in practice
* Excellent knowledge and understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion, and a positive commitment to working with a diverse team of staff and volunteers
* Excellent working knowledge of data protection legislation and the principles of confidentiality
* Experience of learning and development planning
* Strong project management skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

CV Deadline: 9am on 25th February
Interviews: 10th March
Start: wc 15th March

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Purpose

Overseeing all aspects of HR for the charity, you will play an important role in ensuring this growth is underpinned by a well-supported staff team. The last staff survey showed 96% of colleagues have a good relationship with their managers and colleagues, and 89% approval rating for how the charity is responding to COVID-19 but are committed to doing even better. You will work as part of the six-person Finance and Operations Team but have regular contact with all staff and relevant external stakeholders. You will have line-management for the full-time HR and Operations Officer

Accountability and working relationships
This role reports to the Director of Finance and Operations but works very closely with the Senior Management Team, HR and Operations Officer, Country Directors, and Management Team in the UK.

Main responsibilities
1. To establish and develop a dialogue and relationship with the Country Directors and Team Managers in the UK, to understand key resource issues and associated requirements to meet both current and future organizational challenges.
2. To act as the lead advisor on all employee-related matters including contracts.
3. To identify and support the charity to successfully deliver credibly, customer-focused, cost-effective, and innovative recruitment solutions using a range of techniques.
4. To line-manage the full-time HR and Operations Officer.
5. In collaboration with the HR & Operations Officer develop a resourcing strategy and innovative, timely, and cost-effective best practice solutions to enable THET to meet its objectives.
6. To support the implementation and further improvement of Training and Development plans to support the achievement of organizational objectives and managing change.
7. To act as the lead HR Adviser for all Grievance, Disciplinary and Capability processes.
8. To provide operational advice, coaching, and guidance to line managers and staff to embed performance management against organizational objectives.
9. To provide operational delivery of customer focussed and cost-effective HR transactional services and associated administration.
10. To undertake project work that supports HR policy and processes development and implementation to ensure legal compliance and best practice.

Person specification 

Essential

Qualifications
• Good standard degree
• MCIPD membership of CIPD (level 7)
• Sound understanding and knowledge of Employment law.

Experience
• Significant experience working as a resourcing specialist within an International or complex organization.
• Proven experience in resource planning at an organizational level.
• Experience and knowledge of talent management processes and best practice.
• Proven experience in negotiating agency fees for recruitment services.
• Proven experience of being a lead HR Adviser on complex disciplinary, grievance, capability cases, and managing change programs.

Skills & Knowledge
• Highly developed oral and written presentational skills, with the ability to be an effective advocate for THET.
• Ability to build partnerships, both inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to self-manage multiple projects and to prioritize effectively, especially in the face of competing demands.
• A creative thinker, able to bring new ideas in response to complex problems.
• Confident and resilient, with the ability to engage in a robust debate about HR best practices and priorities.
• Ability to coach and facilitate.
• Minimum intermediate-level skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Able to manipulate data and create reports in an HR database.

Desirable

Others
Willingness to travel, as necessary

How to apply:
To apply for this role please send your CV and a cover letter no later than midnight Tuesday 9thMarch 2021.
THET is an equal opportunities employer.
This post is UK-based. Non-EC nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.

HR Advisor

They’ve got a fight on their hands and they’re looking for a truly exceptional candidate to join the team!

Today, 12 children and young people in the UK hear the shocking news they have cancer. Our client is the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people, and their families, and provides them with clinical, practical, emotional and financial support. You can be a part of helping them cope with cancer and get the most out of life.

They look for people who want to turn their passion, expertise and integrity into an exceptional career.

Could you be part of Team Young Lives?

They are looking for an engaged, experienced HR Advisor to join their fast paced HR team, providing proactive professional support to managers in all areas of Human Resources and the employee lifecycle.

This role is a true generalist role. As HR Advisor, you’ll work with the HR Operations team to deliver high quality recruitment, on boarding processes, payroll and advisory services, together with being a point of contact for general HR queries in relation to our client's HR policies and procedure. You will also manage employee relations cases under the guidance of the HR Operations Manager and HR Business Partners. As a small team, there is lots of opportunity to get involved, so you’ll be just as comfortable answering a complex pay query, giving recruitment advice, or coaching a manager through a disciplinary process.

You’ll work with staff all across the charity, so they’re looking for someone with great relationship building skills, who has a proactive approach to problem solving and can tailor their advice to find solutions which take both policy and business need into account.

Experience working within a similar HR advisory role, strong knowledge of current employment legislation with a track record of putting this into practice, and knowledge and experience of the full employee lifecycle is essential. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be confident in communicating complex information clearly. The successful applicant will have a collaborative approach, be a strong organiser with excellent attention to detail and the ability to use their initiative. Payroll understanding and experience is advantageous, as is a CIPD qualification.

Usually this role would be based in their Hammersmith office, although currently in line with government guidance the majority of their office roles are temporarily working from home. In the longer-term there is the potential to be based in the Hammersmith or Bristol Office, but working anywhere from home would be considered. If not based in the London area, there will be occasional travel to Hammersmith involved. In the immediate term they will agree appropriate arrangements with the post holder.

What they offer:

In return for your commitment, they offer a great reward package, which includes generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, season ticket and bike loans, as well as flexible working arrangements and great development opportunities.

Location: Home based

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours per week: 35

Salary: £34,152 (London); £32,365 (Outside London)

Closing Date: 9 March 2021

You may have experience of the following: HR Coordinator, HR Advisor, HR Assistant, HR Administrator, HR Manager, Human Resources Coordinator, Human Resources Advisor, Human Resources Assistant, Human Resources Administrator, Human Resources Manager, etc.

Ref: 97221

The Mental Health Foundation is recruiting for an HR Advisor to support our HR Team.

Starting salary 35,143 rising to 39,000 + LW 3,285

The Mental Health Foundation is the UK's leading charity for everyone's mental health. We are home to Mental Health Awareness Week and, with prevention at the heart of what we do, we aim to find and address the sources of mental health problems so that people and communities can thrive.

Our focus is on three key areas:

1. Impact
We systematically consider how to scale ideas informed by evidence. We build partnerships and alliances that increase the impact and reach of our work.
2. Influence
We harness evidence and the voice of lived experience to advocate for preventive approaches and create campaigns which tackle the root causes of poor mental health.
3. Integrity
We continue to build a strong organisation that lives its values and principles - that is open, kind, outward-looking and sustainable.

We have pioneered change for 70 years and we are not afraid to challenge the status quo. Come join us!

This new and exciting HR Advisor role will provide an expert, professional and responsive HR service across the Foundation. The main functions of this role are to manage designated members of the HR Team (including overseeing the management of all HR information systems and processes), manage recruitment and oversee payroll, ensuring statutory compliance and best practice. This is a generalist role and the post holder will be involved in all aspects of HR.

What does the role involve?

* Contribute to guiding, upskilling and supporting the team to deliver high quality HR services and ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice.
* A strong focus on team wellbeing.
* Management of the end-to-end recruitment process, including on boarding and induction for an outstanding employee experience from beginning to end.
* Continuous review and improvement of HR policy, process and documentation, including payroll.

What qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience are we looking for?

* A CIPD qualified or appropriately experienced HR generalist
* Who knows and understands the employee life cycle/course and how it works...
* And who has successfully managed staff, recruitment and payroll.
* We also need a range of experience of supporting staff at all levels through reliable advice and guidance and with HR casework.

Why should you join the Mental Health Foundation?

* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 27 after 5 years' service
* 3 closure days between Christmas and New Year
* Up to 3 wellbeing days per annum
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Generous non-contributory pension scheme, 8% at 3 months service, rising to 10% at 6 months service employer contribution
* Life Assurance Scheme at four times annual salary
* Flexible working
* Season Ticket Loan
* Cycle to work scheme

Please note that for safeguarding purposes, all our roles require a DBS check. Also, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.?

How to apply
If you think your skills match and you'd like to be part of a dynamic and growing organisation, please complete and send your application form along with equal opportunities form to our recruitment partners Harris Hill, Shweta Prabhakar [email protected] . Please note that all sections of the application form should be completed as CVs will not be accepted. Applications will close at 5pm on Thursday 11 March 2021.

Diversity is greatly valued at the Foundation. Applications from all sections of the community are actively encouraged. If you require any additional support or have any questions regarding the role, please contact Shweta Prabhakar at [email protected]

Due to Covid-19 and until further notice, we are operating digital recruitment (including interviews via video conferencing) and on-boarding processes. We are blending office and homeworking until further notice.

We look forward to hearing from you!

The Natural History Museum (NHM) is a world-class visitor attraction and leading science research centre and commercial event space. We use our unique collections and unrivalled expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. We care for more than 80 million specimens, both in our London and Tring museums, spanning billions of years and welcoming more than five million visitors annually.

We are at a pivotal moment in our history, having launched a new strategy setting out our role as the natural world faces increasing threats. Building on our world-leading collection, global reputation for science and as one of the world's leading visitor attractions, the NHM has ambitious plans leading up to its 150^th anniversary in 2031 making this a truly exciting time to be part of the NHM team.

About the role

This is an exciting moment to join the HR team at the Museum. We have recently reviewed the structure of the HR team and increased our business partnering model to ensure that we fully support the Museum's operations, strategy and priorities.

We are looking for an HR Advisor to work closely with our Science and Development teams to deliver a proactive, high quality, flexible Human Resources service for the whole employee lifecycle. The role will work closely with the HR Business Partner and manage the HR Administrator to implement the HR operating plan and will lead on assigned HR projects.

About you

We are looking for an experienced HR professional with a background of working in an advisory role within an HR team in a complex organisation. You will have a thorough working knowledge of employment legislation, best practice and employee relations casework enabling you to support the whole employee lifecycle including recruitment.

Excellent communication skills, advising managers on a range of issues and the ability to develop strong working relationships with people at all levels of the organisation are key to success. You will be confident with the use of HR systems and able to lead on and contribute to a range of HR projects.

With a passion for making a difference through our diversity and talent development strategies you will be committed to promoting workforce diversity and inclusion.

As a supportive line manager and dedicated HR professional you will also be a collaborative and active part of a wider HR team committed to excellent HR service. If this is you, we would love to hear from you!

Closing date: 10am on Monday 15 March 2021

Interviews expected 24 March 2021

To apply

If that sounds like you please apply online on the Natural History Museum's careers portal, and provide:

• A comprehensive curriculum vitae giving details of relevant achievements in recent posts as well as your education and professional qualifications.
• A covering letter that summarises your interest in this post, providing evidence of your ability to match the criteria outlined in the person specification. Whilst also covering the following 3 points:
  • Experience of working in an advisory role within an HR team in a complex organisation with experience of the full employee lifecycle and overseeing the recruitment process.
  • Experience of line management
  • Is confident and experienced at handling employee relations casework including conducting investigations, facilitating hearings and managing appeals.

To apply, please visit and upload your CV with a covering letter, which clearly outlines how you meet our person specification.