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Check my CVWe are looking for an experienced and well-qualified HR Business Partner who shares our values and is committed to our causes, and who knows how to help a small organisation make the transition from start-up to a more established state, building a firmer organisational foundation for future growth and change. We have many ideas and plans for the future and our HR Business Partner will help to bring them to fruition.
We have a team of 12 people currently, at different stages of their specialist careers in law, communications, research, policy, campaigning and corporate and governance support - but all united in their energy and commitment to GLP and the public it serves. We expect our team to grow by 6-8 roles over the coming 12-18 months, and as it does, we are committed to doing the best for them so that they can successfully achieve our aims and develop their capabilities.
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced HR professional who wants to bring their generalist knowledge, wisdom and energy to an exciting and growing small organisation committed to the public good and to doing things the right way – and being seen to do so.
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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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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
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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.
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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.
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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!
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.
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Interim HR Generalist
International charity
6 month contract
South London
Full time - part-time considered
c£35,000
Immediate start
We are seeking an experienced HR generalist who is able to provide the additional capacity this busy team is working through.
The successful candidate will have significant proven experience gained in the charity sector, ideally in an international NGO.
Expressions of interest are sought as soon as practicably possible and application is by way of CV in the first instance.
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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:
- Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands; OR
- 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.
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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 150th 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.
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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
My client, a leading national Charity now urgently requires an experienced Employee Relations Adviser to join them ASAP for approximately 6-8 weeks.
As Employee Relations Adviser you will work as part of a small team to provide effective organisational employment relations advice to People Team colleagues and managers. You will work proactively with line managers to deal effectively with all ER related activity, coaching and supporting managers through the process, whilst providing options to achieve the best outcome when dealing with ER issues. There may also be some administrative responsibilities as part of the role and we are therefore looking for someone with a willing and flexible approach to mucking in with procedural and admin tasks when necessary.
The main focus of responsibilities and relevant experience required will include:
• Assisting the business with managing performance, probations, conducting investigations, preparing documentation and where relevant attending meetings.
• Advising employees and managers in resolving conflict issues and dealing with grievances
• Providing advice to managers and assist with managing sickness & absence issues
• Assisting managers with dealing with flexible working applications.
• Providing the business with advice on HR policy and procedures.
Please note this is a full time requirement, however employees are currently working at 0.8 of their contracted hours whilst we are under lockdown restrictions. This arrangement will be reviewed in line with any future changes to government guidance regarding Covid/lockdown restrictions. Flexibility to work from home is available.
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Legal Business Partner
One Year Fixed Term Contract
£45,500 - £51,500pa
London and Currently Remote
To provide legal advice and support to Comic Relief to enable it to deliver its charitable objectives and strategic objectives. Being an enabler of compliance with the law; informed risk-based decision-making; and protection of the brand.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Advising on legal risk and opportunities (from strategic to day to day) in line with Comic Relief’s objectives.
- Provision of “end to end” legal advice.
- Drafting and negotiating fit for purpose contracts.
- Legal lead on strategic projects.
- Custodian of good risk-based decision making, with responsibility for making decisions on legal risk where within role scope; for making recommendations to Head of Legal & Assurance and/or stakeholders; and for escalations where appropriate.
- Providing good business partnering/stakeholder management to directorates within scope of responsibility.
- Where agreed with Head of Legal & Assurance, responsible for areas of specialist legal knowledge or skill within the team.
- Working with the Head of Legal & Assurance and team members to drive alignment and consistency of legal advice; compliance and assurance; process improvement; promotion of knowledge and best practice; legal training to the organisation where required; and effective use of external counsel and the legal budget.
- Be an ambassador for Legal and Assurance matters across the wider organisation, and for Comic Relief more generally when interacting with others externally on behalf of Comic Relief.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
- Qualified lawyer with excellent legal skills and knowledge, and relevant experience as an in-house lawyer.
- Collaborative team member, able to build strong relationships.
- Ability to take ownership - of issues, decisions and escalations.
- Solution oriented and pragmatic problem solver.
- Proactive, prioritises and delivers results.
To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.
Role closes - 12:00pm, 10th Mar 2021 GMT (Europe/London)
Inclusivity at Comic Relief
We recognise diversity and inclusion are a source of strength in achieving our mission. We therefore welcome everyone, trusting what makes us different brings creativity, styles and experiences to help us collectively do our best work. That’s regardless of your gender, age, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and cultural identity. We especially welcome those from under-represented groups in modern grant-making and fundraising. We are on a journey, but if you join our team you will be part of a community that is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where we want you to:
- Be valued for being yourself
- Do your best work, and be supported to break down barriers so you can succeed
- Be heard, respected, and treated as an equal, whatever your level, experience or background
- Be part of a team that is committed to making this happen – with our colleagues, partners, and contributors.
Comic Relief is committed to preventing and protecting all people from harm in their interactions with us. We expect all those that act in our name to uphold our approach to doing no harm.
Junior HR Advisor
Job Description
Department/Team Theatre Management
Responsible to Head of HR
Contract Full-Time – One Year Fixed Term
Location: The Old Vic, 103 The Cut, London, SE1 8NB
Hours: 40 hours per week from 10am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, although additional hours may be necessary in order to fulfil the requirements of the post
Salary: £30-33k per annum depending on skills and experience
Purpose of job
The HR team consists of a Head of HR and this newly created role. You will work closely with the Head of HR, Business Director, Head of Inclusion, payroll team and line managers to provide support on a wide range of HR matters, including all aspects of the employee lifecycle, pay and benefits and provide basic first line advice for any employee relations issues such as absence, disciplinary, grievance and performance.
As the team is small, there is a number of administrative tasks that both the Junior HR Advisor and the Head of HR will share. There will be lots of exciting projects to get stuck into, including a new HRIS and payroll system roll out, which will reduce the volume of admin over time and you will work closely with key stakeholders to deliver key Equality, Diversity & Inclusion actions, improve the wellbeing of our teams and drive our engagement and culture initiatives.
Areas of responsibility
- Recruitment and staffing
- To ensure a smooth process for approving vacancies, advertising roles, shortlisting of candidates and coordinating interviews
- Advising on inclusive recruitment best practice
- Working with line managers to deliver a fantastic welcome and onboard of all new starters
- Maintaining full ownership of the Jobs inbox and answering any recruitment related queries.
- Support the Head of HR and hiring managers as required on interviews and templates to uphold best practice.
- Track success and cost effectiveness of recruitment advertising campaigns and how to improve them going forward.
- Working with external agencies and partners on roles as needed from time to time.
- Producing recruitment and ED&I metrics and analysis as requested.
- Work with the Head of HR to ensure we offer the best possible candidate experience to all applicants.
- On-boarding and off-boarding:
- Drafting and issuing all necessary new joiner paperwork (including a variety of contracts) and carrying out right to work checks, reference checks, arranging DBS checks (where relevant) and arranging IT access.
- Facilitating induction process for all new hires (including buddying-up, induction breakfast, induction planning with hiring manager and first month check in, welcome emails).
- Tracking probationary periods and review forms and providing advice to line managers in the event of poor performance.
- Manage leavers process for all leavers (documentation, removal from systems, IT forms and exit interviews).
- Employee Relations:
- Provide basic first line advice to line managers with initial concerns/queries
- Escalate any complex queries or cases to the Head of HR.
- Work with the Head of HR and line managers to sense check all outcome letters and formal paperwork.
- Attend investigation or disciplinary hearings as needed and write up minutes in an accurate and timely manner.
- Policies and procedures
- Work with the Head of HR to review current policies and procedures, including the staff handbook to keep these up to date
- HR Data & Systems:
- Support the Head of HR with the roll out of the new HRIS, ATS and Payroll systems
- Maintain accuracy of HR data on Breathe HR, and filing of information on the People Drive, Public Drive and Intranet (along with updating Org Charts, Press Night and Preview Lists, Website and Programmes).
- Preparing workforce data reports as required
- Manage retention of all HR data in line with GDPR regulations and Internal Data policies
- Remuneration, Payroll and Benefits:
- Tracking and collating all pay-related changes on a monthly basis and liaising with Payroll team ahead of cut off
- Support the Head of HR on administration and maintaining up-to-date benchmarking throughout the year for Salary Review Cycle.
- Administrating salary review and salary increase processes for unionised and non unionised staff (with guidance from the Head of HR).
- Raising purchase orders, coding all HR invoices as required
- Talent Development
- Support the Head of HR on the roll out of the Annual Performance Review and Feedback process.
- Coordinate data capture of feedback and ensuring process completed on time.
- Carry out Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and support Head of HR to track all learning and development activity.
- Support on coordination of company wide training
- Wellbeing & Engagement:
- Collate Staff Survey feedback, analyse data and provide initial report findings to the Head of HR
- Support on administration and follow up for absence, compassionate and family leave requirements in line with good practice, regulations and company policy.
- Support on the initiation, planning and roll out of wellbeing and engagement initiatives.
- Work with the Head of HR on the administration and tracking of the Guardians Scheme.
- Participate as an active member of the Culture Club and engage in activities and Theatre life.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties and we may, at any time, allocate other tasks which are of a similar nature or level.
Person Specification
This role would suit an HR Coordinator or a Junior Advisor who has some experience of advising on policy and best practice and is looking to progress in their career. Ideally coming from a previous HR Advisory or Administrative role, the successful candidate will possess a good understanding of the objectives of HR and will have familiarity with key employment legislation, with an eye on upcoming changes and developments. They may also be studying towards their CIPD qualification or have an interest in pursuing this. You will receive support and mentoring on all employee relations matters as you become more comfortable and build your ER experience.
The Junior HR Advisor will be an exceptional communicator, highly organised and comfortable working in a busy environment with changing priorities. They will have excellent attention to detail and strong time management skills, be numerate and confident with all Microsoft packages (Excel in particular), be able to deal with sensitive issues and confidential information with tact and diplomacy and be comfortable adapting to changing priorities. Along with the Head of HR, they will also act as a champion for equality & diversity and ensure compliance with confidentiality and data protection at all times.
Essential
- Previous experience giving some basic HR advice on cases such as disciplinary, performance management, grievance, sickness absence, maternity and flexible working
- An awareness of HR best practice
- Excellent customer service/interpersonal skills with internal stakeholders and good written communication
- Proficient in Microsoft excel, including pivot tables, vlookups, ability to analyse data
- High level of attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, ability to self-prioritise and deliver to deadlines
- Creative approach to engagement initiatives; willing to suggest ideas
- Possess integrity and confidentiality when handling personal/sensitive data
- Confidence and credibility to engage positively with employees and managers at all levels of the organisation
- A strong team player with a flexible, pragmatic, proactive and collaborative approach to work
Desirable:
- Level 3 or 5 CIPD Qualified / working towards
- Experience working in HR at an Arts or Charity organisation
- Experience of working with SOLT/BECTU/MU/Equity
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
People Manager
We need the best people to help us shape meaningful futures for staff and service users. As People Manager you have a pivotal role in ensuring that employees are skilled and able to undertake their duties safely and productively through effective recruitment, learning and development opportunities and safe working environments. You will provide HR services for the CEO, Leadership Team, Area and Project Managers and promote the interests and reputation of LCH.
People Manager Responsibilities:
- Developing a pro-active culture to ensure objectives and services standards are met and achieved.
- Lead on recruitments campaign including selection and interviewing of candidates.
- Manage staff attendance, absence monitoring and promote staff wellbeing.
- Promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Support the on board of new staff.
- Manage grievance and disciplinary processes including chairing panel hearings and appeal hearings as required.
- Oversee a culture of staff engagement and leading on improvement and implementation plans.
- Oversee learning and development opportunities for employees.
- Lead on promoting a strong professional accord with the Leadership team and senior managers to ensure services are delivered to a high standard.
- Oversee and continuously improve the performance management process to ensure high levels of performance across the organisation.
The above list of duties is indicative only and not exhaustive. The HR Manager is expected to carry out all such additional duties as are reasonably commensurate with the role.
People Manager Requirements:
- Knowledge of HR responsibilities, systems and procedures.
- Ability to multi-task and complete jobs expeditiously.
- Attention to detail and ability to problem solve.
- Ability to connect and empathise with people from all walks of life.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational and planning skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team and also under own initiative.
About London Cyrenians Housing:
Cyrenians provide accommodation based support in London for people who may be homeless, have a learning disability or a mental health need. Our aim is to provide a safe and secure environment to help people recover and maximise their potential. Cyrenians services place people at the heart of their communities and help them to develop the skills to live independent lives in the way they choose. Cyrenians work with local people in an environment that promotes and embraces diversity and the differences that make people individuals.
Our service users have often had previous experiences of disadvantage, prejudice and discrimination. We ensure that we work with everyone in a way that respects and promotes choice, privacy and dignity.
Location: London
Job type: Part Time, Permanent, 32 hours per week
Salary: circa £45,000 per annum, pro-rata
You may have experience of the following: Human Resources Manager, HR Manager, Human Resources Officer, HR Officer, Human Resources Generalist, HR Generalist, Human Resources Executive, HR Executive, Human Resources Business Partner, HR Business Partner, HRBP, CIPD, TUPE, etc.
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