Hr Business Partner Jobs in Islington, Greater London

At Refuge, our staff are providing lifesaving services every day. The People & Culture team play an essential role in the recruitment and retention of the staff that deliver this vital work and of other colleagues who contribute to our success as an organisation.

As a People Business Partner you will be responsible for providing high quality services on the behalf of the People & Culture (P&C) team to ensure the smooth coordination and implementation of employee relations and recruitment activity. You will deliver a responsive range of effective, compliant and customer focused people services that contribute to an inclusive culture, enabling colleagues to sustain high levels of performance and helps Refuge to achieve its Strategic Objectives, and be a great place to work.

So, it’s not a cliché – at Refuge you really will make a difference. If that motivates you and you are committed to developing your HR career in one of these exciting new roles, download the job information pack and check that you have the skills, knowledge, and experience to join.

Are you an experienced, proactive HR professional with the drive to make a difference?

St Mungo’s is pleased to offer an exciting and challenging opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join us and play a key role in shaping how we deliver outstanding HR services. You will be joining an enthusiastic, motivated and highly professional team, working alongside 2 other People Business Partners and supported by People Advisors and Administrators. 

If you are an experienced strategic HR professional looking for a new challenge, this is a great opportunity for you to get involved with a fantastic organisation that works tirelessly to ensure that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. 

As a People Business Partner, your main responsibilities will include: 

• Acting as the dedicated Partner for a specific region; supporting, influencing and challenging senior stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives 

• Managing a case load of complex employee relations cases and employment tribunals

• Leading on change management processes including TUPE and restructures 

• Advising, coaching and empowering managers to build and develop engaged and effective teams 

• Using management information and analytics to identify trends and deliver service improvements 

• Driving organisational and local change by understanding business needs and influencing managers to implement positive practice 

About you

To be successful in the role you will be a proactive, driven individual with an up to date knowledge of employment law, best practice and strategic thinking in HR along with strong generalist HR experience. You will be a confident influencer, adept at managing multiple priorities and will be CIPD qualified. 

If you are passionate about people and supporting them in our mission to end homelessness then this could be the role for you. 

We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this management level.

How to apply 

To view the job description, person specification and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document available’ tab at the top of the advert page on our website. 

Click the ‘Apply Now’ Button at the top of the page to start your online application form.

Closing date: 10am on Thursday 26 September

Interview and assessments on: tbc 

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates. 

HR Consultant

Location: Home Based
Contract Type: Permanent/ Part time
Salary: £38,861 p.a. + bonus scheme pro-rata (£36,918 during probation)
Hours: 22.5

About Us

Roots HR is a dynamic and growing HR consultancy specialising in providing tailored, pragmatic human resources solutions to social sector employers, including charities. We believe in the power of HR to transform the social sector, and we are looking for an experienced HR Consultant to join our small but dedicated team.

We are founded on the belief that social sector organisations of all sizes should have access to high quality, practical and affordable human resources services. We recognise the challenges for such organisations and develop our services to meet the needs of the social sector, in terms of culture, risk and scale. We deliver those services on a more than profitable basis to meet our social purpose.

Our market leading COMPLY service is in high demand, and we are now seeking to grow our team with the appointment of an HR Consultant who will provide comprehensive and pragmatic HR advice, documentation, and compliance support to clients by phone, Teams / Zoom and email.

Position Overview

As an HR Consultant at Roots HR, you will have the opportunity to work closely with a diverse client base, helping them navigate HR challenges and implement best practices. You will provide expert guidance in areas such as employee relations, compliance, HR strategy, and more. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative, client-focused environment and wants to make a significant impact on our clients' success.

We need an experienced practitioner who has built their career in a well-structured environment and is now looking to take their first step into the consultancy arena. You will need a high level of initiative and the confidence and flexibility to meet the demands of an external client base, together with the drive and enthusiasm to work autonomously.

We envisage that the successful candidate will, along with other essential criteria:

• Ideally be qualified to Chartered MCIPD level or as a minimum, working towards that
• Have extensive experience of leading and managing HR projects and initiatives across a broad range of subject areas, and delivering robust generalist HR advice and guidance, including advising and coaching line managers and advising to a successful conclusion on a broad range of complex employee relations issues.
• Social sector experience or exposure, gained through employment, volunteering or governance role(s) with extensive and broad operational delivery of robust generalist HR advice and guidance.
• Have excellent communication skills and be extremely skilled in influencing at all levels
• Have excellent written skills, able to produce high-quality reports and other documentation.
• Be passionate about human resources and committed to updating their knowledge on a frequent basis.

In return for your skills and commitment we can offer you:

• A wide range of interesting and demanding work in a sector where HR effectiveness impacts on the life of the community
• A friendly, team-oriented, supportive and trusting work environment where you will have a good degree of personal empowerment
• Full coaching and support in consultancy skills and practices
• Partnering internally with experienced and supportive colleagues
• Career opportunities within a successful business.

Roots HR CIC is an equal opportunities employer welcoming application from all sections of the community. Continued eligibility to work in the UK is required.
Strictly no contact from agencies please.

You may have experience in the following: Consultant, HR Specialist, Talent Management Consultant, Employee Relations Consultant, Workforce Consultant, HR Business Partner, HR Strategist, Organizational Development Consultant, Talent Acquisition Consultant, People Strategy Consultant, Human Capital Consultant, and HR Solutions Specialist.

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Our client, a highly influential not-for-profit organisation now has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior HR Business Partner to join them on a permanent basis and help align their HR strategies with their mission.

Please note; this role offers hybrid working requiring on average 2 days a week working in the central London office and 1 day a week in the north Kent office.

The key purpose of this role is to provide pro-active, expert specialist HR business partner services to leaders, managers and employees across the entire employee lifecycle and to deliver effective support in the key areas of Attraction, Resourcing and Retention; HR Operations; Reward and Recognition; and Learning and Development.

This role is for you if you have a strong background in HR, a commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture and are keen to make a difference to society.

As Senior HR BP you will:

· Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement impactful HR strategies.

· Support managers in employee relations, performance management, and talent development.

· Lead recruitment efforts to attract and retain top talent aligned with their values.

· Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organisation.

· Design and implement training programs to enhance employee skills.

· Analyse HR metrics to drive decision-making and improve effectiveness.

· Ensure compliance with labour laws and sponsorship license requirements.

To be considered you will require:

· Full CIPD qualification (level 7), or equivalent.

· Broad and extensive industry experience at HR Business Partner level with associated knowledge, together with experience of shaping and delivering a coherent and successful People Strategy and operational service, ideally gained in the non-profit sector.

· Strong up to date knowledge of HR best practices and employment laws.

· Excellent Employee Relations experience including experience of managing a range of complex ER matters, including change and restructuring.

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

· The ability to build relationships and influence key stakeholders in a complex environment.

· Leadership skills to lead in the day to day operations of your designated business areas, as well as on specific projects.

· Coaching and training skills and a willingness to mentor and support the development of early career colleagues within the People Team.

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity exists to support the pioneering work of The Royal Marsden, a world-leading and internationally renowned cancer centre. Our support enables the hospital to change the lives of cancer patients, and their families. around the world.
We raise funds to support life-saving cancer research, the construction of new world-class facilities, personalised treatment and care and investment in state-of-the-art equipment.
We are a very ambitious organisation which has gone through transformational growth over the past five years and exceeded our fundraising targets. However, with one in two of us expected to develop some form of cancer, it is essential that we go even further in our fundraising efforts to support the essential work of The Royal Marsden. Therefore, we have recently launched our most ambitious strategy yet, that will see us raising at least £215m over the next 5 years.

To support us on our growth journey we now have an exciting opportunity to join us as our permanent Head of HR. Reporting into the Associate Director of Corporate Services and Grants, you will be the HR professional lead for the organisation.

Key deliverables:

• Act as a strategic business partner and trusted advisor to senior leaders, developing excellent working relationships with the Senior Leadership Team, providing sound senior level HR advice, using data and insights to inform decision-making and drive performance.
• Effective delivery of day-to-day HR management and oversight, including HR Policies, performance management, staff surveys, pay and benefits and employee engagement, whist inspiring any direct reports and external consultants to deliver exceptional performance.
• The continuous development and management of a Learning and Development programme which delivers on the needs of a high performing fundraising organisation.
• Embedding EDI into all aspects of the management and development of people, to ensure we are able to attract, engage and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce which reflects the diversity of the cancer community we support.

This is a pivotal role for us, we need a visible, pragmatic and highly personable HR leader to help us achieve the ambitious targets that we set ourselves, both as a Charity and individually. Working for us offers you a challenging and rewarding career, as well as the chance to really improve the lives of those living with cancer.

Our aim is to create a workforce which is representative of the diversity of the cancer community that we exist to support, whilst contributing to the creation of a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive charitable sector

We operate hybrid working with significant office presence required.

Contract: Part-time 30 hours, Permanent

Salary: £35,632 FTE (salary will be pro rata for part-time hours)

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Work base: Home-based within United Kingdom

 

About Veganuary

Be part of a small, but dynamic organisation that makes headlines in January and throughout the year!

Veganuary is an international non-profit organisation that encourages people worldwide to try vegan in January and beyond. Veganuary’s popular cultural appeal, along with our positive and non-judgemental approach to veganism, is making a measurable difference for animals and the planet as well as improving people’s health. We proactively support people and businesses alike to explore the diverse world of plant-based foods and the benefits they bring. 

Millions of people – from nearly every country in the world - have taken part In Veganuary since our launch in 2014, and thousands of new vegan products and dishes have been added to shop shelves and restaurant menus worldwide. This is a very exciting time to join our international team of talented, valued and committed people who enjoy their ability to collaboratively contribute to this amazing cause.

Role Description

Veganuary is recruiting a part-time HR Manager who will work to manage all aspects of the employee lifecycle across our International operation. This standalone HR position reports to the Chief Operating Officer and will manage and continue to develop all HR practices and processes ensuring compliance with local labour laws and regulations across the countries that Veganuary operates in. This role is crucial in ensuring the organisation attracts, recruits and develops high performing team members. The HR manager will work closely with the wider Operations team to ensure the efficient, supportive, and compliant culture of Veganuary. 

Core Responsibilities

Recruitment

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, contacting candidates, arranging interviews and onboarding
• Coach and support hiring managers with recruitment processes, screening and onboarding, ensuring compliance with international labour laws
• Ensure International salaries and benefits packages are competitive and attractive

Development 

• Stay informed of changes in employment law and implement necessary changes to HR policies
• Lead learning and development initiatives to support skills development across the team
• Design and deliver training programs tailored to meet the needs of diverse workforces in various International locations
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and adjust strategies to maximise impact
• Lead on wellbeing initiatives for team members and act as MHFA
• Coordinate performance review and appraisal processes across Veganuary

Engagement

• Act as a primary point of contact for international HR issues, providing guidance and support to team members
• Lead on all employee relations issues addressing and resolving conflicts in a culturally sensitive and compliant manner
• Coordinate initiatives and champion diversity, equality and inclusion across Veganuary

· Foster a positive, inclusive work environment that respects cultural differences and promotes employee engagement

• Coordinate our bi-annual staff survey and other HR consultations

Reporting and Compliance 

• Maintain and develop our HRIS, BambooHR
• Monitor HR metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and identify areas for improvement
• Manage the monthly payroll administration, alongside external payroll providers, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant laws
• Maintain and update employee records and HR documentation in accordance with legal requirements
• Ensure compliance with all local labour laws, employment standards, and immigration regulations across various jurisdictions
• Partner with Employers of Record to mitigate risks and address legal issues related to international employment
• Other reasonable duties that may be required 

Person Specification – Essential 

• Comprehensive knowledge of HR processes and the ability to apply this 
• Wide-ranging knowledge of employment legislation 
• Experience working in an HR generalist role 
• Excellent Microsoft 365 skills 
• Approachable and personable with a genuine desire to support our growing, hard-working international team 
• Ability to prioritise and action tasks quickly when necessary 
• Ability to work from home with a remote team 
• Capacity to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of stakeholder  
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills  
• Ability to think strategically and build systems that provide the foundation for expansion  
• Positive, confident attitude 
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and representation 
• Empathy and active listening 
• You share and will support Veganuary’s vision and values (see below)

Desirable 

• Experience of working with BambooHR
• Experience of working in international HR and Employers of Record
• Experience of working in a standalone HR role
• Experience of working in the third sector 
• CIPD Level 5 qualified

Our Vision

Our vision is simple; we want a vegan world. A world without animal farms and slaughterhouses. A world where food production does not decimate forests, pollute rivers and oceans, exacerbate climate change, and drive wild animal populations to extinction. 

Our Values

Impact: we are committed to a vegan world; we will utilise research to evaluate how the highest number of lives can be spared and direct resources to that end. 

 

Empowerment: we will optimise our outreach to support and encourage people on their vegan journey in a non-judgemental, positive, constructive and easily accessible way. 

 

Collaboration: by partnering with other mission-driven organisations and working closely with corporates, we will make a bigger difference. 

 

Diversity and inclusion: we know that it takes people with different ideas, strengths, interests and backgrounds to achieve our vision; we appreciate the value of this and how it brings us closer to achieving our mission. 

 

Respect and integrity: in all internal and external relationships, we will strive for genuine, honest, and transparent communication.

 

Resilience: we will continue to create a professional and sustainable (human, social, economic and environmental) organisation. 

Application Process

If you’d like to be part of our amazing team and organisation, please send us your CV and tell us why in the form of a cover letter of no more than 1000 words that answers the following:

• Why do you want to work for Veganuary?
• Tell us why you're interested in working for a vegan charity.
• Why this role particularly?
• What will you bring to our charity?

Without a cover letter your application will not be considered, so please ensure you submit this! Our team are all aligned to our mission so we want to hear from you, and the cover letter gives us the opportunity to do so. The questions above are chosen specifically to help us understand more about your motivation for this role, rather than your work experience which we can understand from your CV, so please ensure you answer them within your cover letter.

This job advert will close at 9am BST on Monday 23rd September 2024. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may close the vacancy early. Therefore, early application is advised.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are high on the agenda for Veganuary. We recognise that certain groups in our industry are under-represented and are working hard to combat the lack of representation. Therefore, reasonable adjustments can be made to allow any who require additional assistance to apply for this role. Please email our friendly HR team if you require such assistance.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of their ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage and civil partnership status, or age.

Recruitment Process

Our recruitment process normally takes 2- 3 weeks and usually consists of 4 stages as follows:

1. A job specific pre interview task (to be completed between 23rd - 26th September 2024)

We’re lucky enough to receive many amazing applications for our roles and it’s sometimes difficult to select a small number of people to interview. By having a pre interview task, it allows us to learn more about our shortlisted candidates than a CV and cover letter can tell us.

2. A first interview with the hiring manager and one other team member (Interviews will take place on 30th September 2024)

This is always competency based and job aligned so there isn’t anything for you to prepare.

 

3. A timed trial task (to be completed between 1st – 3rd October 2024)

You will be given a job specific task to be completed with a short window of time at a time agreed with our HR team.

4. A follow up second interview with the hiring manager and one other team member (Interviews will take place on the 7th October 2024)

This final stage allow the team to ask any follow up questions or explore areas that they have reflected on since the first interview. There isn’t usually anything to prepare.

If you have any questions on this role, please do contact our HR team. We look forward to receiving your application.

Thank you for your interest in Veganuary!

Veganuary is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating an inclusive work culture that reflects and celebrates our diverse world. We therefore welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of their ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage and civil partnership status, or age. We recognise our duty as an employer to foster an environment that embraces diversity and are constantly reviewing our practices to become even more inclusive as an organisation. We also recognise that certain groups in our industry are under-represented – we welcome applications from all who meet the role’s requirements and are making efforts to attract a diverse pool of candidates to combat the lack of representation.

Job Title: HR Administrator

Salary: £29,071 per annum + £3,276 per annum London Weighting

Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week (open to flexible working/4 days a week)

Contract: Permanent

Based: Whitechapel HQ (office based, 1 day remote working possible)

Deadline: 23:59, Wednesday 2 October 2024

Interview Date: TBC, w/c 14 October

Citizens UK

Citizens UK is a people power alliance of diverse local communities working together for the common good. 

Our mission is to develop leaders, strengthen civic organisations and make change. Our 550 member communities are deeply rooted in their local areas and connect every day to the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. Through the method of community organising, we enable people experiencing powerlessness to develop their leadership and come together with the power and strategy to make change. 

This leads to hundreds of neighbourhood improvements - from zebra crossings outside primary schools to renovated public toilets in cemeteries. And it leads to some of the biggest campaign impacts in the UK, such as winning over £2 billion of wages through the UK Living Wage campaign, securing a legal cap on the cost of credit to control exploitative lending, and ending the detention of children for immigration purposes. We enable local campaigns to grow into large-scale social change projects such as the Living Wage Foundation, Parent Action, and Sponsor Refugees, that form an integral part of our theory of change. The most prominent of these is the rapidly growing Living Wage Foundation with a network of over 14,000 accredited Living Wage Employers across the UK. 

Purpose

The HR Administrator role is an excellent opportunity for someone with HR or admin experience, who is interested in starting/progressing an HR career and looking to gain experience in a friendly but busy small HR team. The role provides a day-to-day HR admin service to employees and HR admin support to the part time HR team (two HR Business Partners and the Head of People & Development). The HR Administrator will be involved in using an HR and payroll system, ADP, and have an important role in the employee lifecycle processes e.g., DBS checks, recruitment, onboarding, compliance, payroll, appraisals, and have day-to-day responsibility for the HR and Recruitment Outlook mailboxes.

Main Responsibilities

Working in the HR team, reporting to a HR Business Partner, your main responsibilities will cover:

Contribute towards the achievement of CUK and its strategic objectives

• Provide high standards of HR admin support to Citizens UK stakeholders.

• Play an important role in introducing new and improving existing HR processes for a better HR service delivery and employee experience.

• Be proactive in supporting the HR team in various streams of work to achieve the HR Business Plan.

Achieve work targets effectively

• New Starter Onboarding Process: creating documents for HRBP approval (offer letters and contracts), ensuring all starter paperwork is returned, requesting and tracking the return of references, right to work checks, and setting up new starter compliance training.

• Leavers: leading on leaver admin process, ensuring it is completed in timely manner.

• Recruitment: becoming an expert user of Applied, our applicant tracking system.  Advertising jobs (on Applied and external jobsites), arranging interviews and supporting colleagues with recruitment queries.

• Invoicing and Credit Card Reconciliation: processing invoices on Finance system, Kissflow and the monthly credit card reconciliation for HR transactions.  

• Payroll - accurately updating and maintaining ADP, the HR & Payroll database. Uploading documents, running reports. Supporting HRBPs with payroll queries.

• Regularly updating and auditing other HR data to ensure information is up to date (e.g., pensions data, new starter training, wellbeing data).

• Employment checks: maintaining the DBS list and processing DBS checks for existing and new staff.

• SharePoint: maintaining HR Self Service folder, ensuring documents are up to date.

• Appraisals: ensuring appraisal forms are logged and uploaded to ADP.

• Probation: Managing the probation period process

• Minute taking at HR/relevant meetings and sharing with colleagues.

• Supporting the team with ad hoc tasks as required and undertaking any task that may be requested from time to time that may be consistent with the nature and scope of this post.

Learning and expertise

• Using admin skills and knowledge effectively and be committed to HR related continuous professional development.

• Providing Citizens UK stakeholders with advice on HR admin process.

• Taking proactive steps and be keen to learn processes and develop HR related knowledge.

Develop and manage relationships across the organisation and externally

• Arrange HR Inductions with HRBPs and new joiners.

• Manage HR calendar, ensuring meetings are arranged with HRBPs and Head of People & Development, as requested.

• Organising quarterly Citizen UK Group Induction. 

• Preparing contracts/offer/variation/probation letters for team to approve.

• Ensuring HQ team is informed of joiners/leavers e.g., Facilities, Finance.

Communications

• Day to day responsibility for the HR and Recruitment Outlook inboxes, responding to routine queries and forwarding queries to HR colleagues.

• First point of contact for recruitment queries from candidates, forwarding them to the appropriate HR colleague or hiring panel as necessary.

Knowledge Management

• Understanding, handling, and managing data GDPR compliantly and keeping up to date with new legislation.

Generate income and resources

• Taking responsibility for the careful use and stewardship of Citizens UK’s resources.

• Using admin systems to track income/ resources accurately e.g., HR credit card cost tracker.

Safeguarding, Health & Safety

• Reporting on potential risks as they emerge to the appropriate colleagues in line with existing procedure.

• Organising and tracking employees’ compliance training.

• Proactive in maintaining own wellbeing at work.

Please note the above duties are not exhaustive and the successful candidate will be required to perform addition tasks as reasonably requested.

Person Specification

(D) Desirable, (E) Essential

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3 Qualification (D)

Experience

• Previous admin or office-based experience (E)

• Previous HR Experience (D)

• Experience of using HR systems (D)

KEY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Intermediate level IT skills including MS Office and Excel (E)

• Attention to detail (E)

• Able to work well as part of a team, and maintain effective communication with colleagues (E)

• Ability to deal with others in a professional manner (E)

• Good written and verbal communication skills (E)

• Good organisational and time management skills (E)

• Knowledge of GDPR and Data Protection principles (D)

PERSONAL QUALITIES & VALUES

• Commitment to the values of Citizens UK (E)

• A self-starter with ability to take initiative and work independently (E)

• Keen to build career in HR (D)

• Strong team worker (E)

• Reliable and able to use discretion and maintain confidentiality on sensitive matters (E)

• Self-motivated, accountable, and adaptable (E)

We are proud to partnering with a leading national centre of excellence, providing adult person-centred services that span the entire care pathway from post-acute rehabilitation services to end of life care, for people with complex Neuro-disability and their families, underpinned by a strong research and education programme.

As part of the Workforce Department, the Senior HR Advisor will lead on and manage the full cycle of employment relations cases, including absence and performance management, grievance and disciplinary investigations organisational change. You will be proactive in taking the initiative to identify and deliver on solutions for improvements to service delivery and will engage with stakeholders to improve management competences and avoid litigation. You will have direct line management responsibility for a HR Assistant and will support the HR Business Partner in identifying and delivering HR projects that add value to HR Operations processes and the stakeholders, improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our HR service, and help achieve the aims of our People Strategy. We are looking for an experienced HR professional with a robust background in employee relations and a strong understanding of HR compliance and employment legislation. You will be proactive in identifying and delivering solutions to ER challenges, driving service improvements across the organisation.

You will deliver an exceptional, responsive and professional HR advisory service to staff and managers, utilising credible expertise and knowledge to guide and partner with managers throughout the full employment relations cycle. You will also be an expert in ER, serving as a trusted point of contact for key stakeholders to provide and implement effective solutions and strategies for HR issues involving absence, probation, capability, conduct, performance and grievance meetings, seeking support from the HR Business Partner where necessary.

This role is offered on a hybrid working basis with 3 days in their London office and 2 days working from home. The role will also be offered on a 3 month temporary basis with a view to becoming permanent. DBS Check required.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a call to brief you on the role. We are looking forward to connecting with you

 This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior HR Admin transitioning to managing an HR standalone function. This is an interim full-time role based in Farringdon, with occasional travel to Bristol. You will have the opportunity to significantly contribute to the development of the HR function at Deighton Pierce Glynn (DPG).  The role supports all aspects of HR administration, the activities relating to recruitment & development, diversity & inclusion, promoting positive employee relations, reward, wellbeing and helping to ensure relevant HR policies and procedures are understood and followed. You will have the opportunity to work with the DPG team and the Senior HR Consultant, collaboratively, to develop the HR function, putting in place more structure and consistency at DPG.  You will also have the chance to undertake HR initiatives that help deliver the DPG People and Culture objectives.

You will have the ability to truly grow and develop within the role as you will be the main HR contact for all HR matters, with support from the Managing Partner, Practice Manager and HR Consultant.

Requirements:

• At least 2-4 years’ experience in a Senior HR Admin role with some generalist background including supporting ER cases.
• A desire to continue developing your HR experience, including studying the CIPD, and growing your career in this area.
• Able to demonstrate professionalism, discretion and confidentiality at all times.
• Strong emotional intelligence, relationship building skills and a genuine desire to help ‘make a difference’ in terms of helping the team to be successful through fair and consistent approach to developing HR practices that support their growth, motivation and well being.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident using excel, word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work at pace and multitask.
• There is no requirement to already have experience of working for a law firm, however we are looking for someone with a keen interest in working for a law firm with a strong ethos of ‘using the law for good’ and promoting civil rights.

Full-time, Permanent Contract

The Paul Mellon Centre (PMC) is looking for a qualified and highly experienced Human Resources (HR) Manager who can help us create an inclusive and inspirational workplace. We are looking for someone who is interested in developing and enhancing the career and workplace experience of the people who work for our organisation through their leadership of the HR Team and provision at the PMC. Reporting to the Centre’s Chief Operating Officer, the HR Manager plays a crucial role in our organisation of around forty members of staff. We are seeking someone who takes a proactive approach to all employment matters, will research changes in the sector, is up to date with new HR systems and can provide excellent and forward-thinking advice to the Centre’s Senior Leadership Team on all matters related to HR.

Applicants will be expected to work on-site at the Paul Mellon Centre, Bedford Square, London WC1. Hours of work are 35 per week. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements offered by the Centre.

Salary will be in the range of £55,000 to £60,000 p.a. depending on experience. The Centre also provides a generous range of employee benefits.

Who We Are

As a research centre and educational charity, the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art (PMC) aims to generate original, inclusive and creative thinking and scholarship on British art, understood in its most diverse and expansive contexts. We host and support a thriving programme of research events. We publish innovative books and a wide range of digital outputs, including our prize-winning journal British Art Studies. We pursue individual and collaborative research projects. With our grants and fellowships programme, we sustain the most exciting and original work in British art and visual culture. We make our specialist archives and library accessible to a growing public, at Bedford Square and beyond. We deliver teaching and learning programmes and run networks that connect researchers and professionals.

The Centre was founded in 1970 by the American art collector and philanthropist Paul Mellon and our activities are supported by the endowment he gifted to Yale University. We are a partner institution to the Yale Center for British Art. Paul Mellon believed in the centrality of the arts and humanities to democratic society and valued critical thinking, the role of the imagination and the expression of ideas. We are inspired by this vision to increase access to British art across all the activities that take place at the PMC and through those we fund elsewhere.

Person Specification

The postholder will:

• be an experienced HR Manager with CIPD membership and Advanced Level 7 qualification who has a proven track record of effectively leading HR provision and services
• have a proactive aptitude for solving problems and creating solutions
• have a forward-thinking and inspirational vision for the role of HR in a charitable organisation
• have a vision for how working practices and culture can develop for the better
• be a champion for collegial interactions between colleagues
• have the ability to work across a number of projects with a fastidious eye for detail whilst keeping the bigger picture of our mission, vision and values always in mind
• have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues and external contacts
• demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and experience working with administrative processes
• have a high degree of computer literacy, with good experience of how technology and IT systems can improve HR services
• have good numerical and written communication skills
• demonstrate a collaborative approach to teamworking as well as a proven ability to work proactively and independently
• have a proven commitment to the principles of equality, inclusion and diversity (EDI)
• have excellent knowledge of current issues in equality, inclusion and diversity, and a track record of implementing EDI principles and policies
• have a sophisticated understanding of the principles and practice of access in the workplace, and how accessibility can be improved
• have an understanding of and commitment to the PMC’s work and to the arts and humanities more broadly
• have experience of line managing

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is 10am GMT on Tuesday 15 October 2024.

Interviews

Interviews for the post are expected to be held week commencing Monday 28 October 2024.

The PMC is committed to promoting an inclusive and inspirational workplace. We are keen to ensure that opportunities to work with us are open to everybody and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We are happy to discuss any access needs with potential applicants.

Further information including full job description can be found on the Paul Mellon Centre website. 

Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. We’ll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.  

• £35,882 (outside London) £37,778 (inside London) 
• 35 hours
• Permanent, full time 
• Hybrid variable (with tie to London or Bristol office) or Home Based. Reasonable travel for in-person meetings required
• Advert closing date: 30 September 2024
• Telephone screening: W/C 07 October 2024
• First stage interviews: 17 October 2024 and second stage interviews: 22 October 2024 (both via MS Teams)
• Telephone screening will begin for longlisted applicants from W/C 07 October 2024. We anticipate these telephone calls to last no more than 15 - 20 minutes, with our aim being to understand the breadth and depth of your ER experience.

Change lives in a life-changing career

When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.

The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer. We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.

We challenge the systems and policies that surround children and young people, we highlight gaps and campaign for change. Because we know what a better future could look like. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we need the right people on our team to help us get there. People like you.

About the role

We’re looking for a Human Resources Advisor with strong experience in employee relations and policy development to join our People Team. In this role, you’ll work closely with the HR Business Partners and act as the escalation point from our People Operations Team, offering comprehensive, pragmatic people advisory services across the organisation. You’ll support colleagues and managers on a wide range of HR topics, including employee relations, recruitment, and policy improvement.

This is a key role that doesn’t involve direct management responsibilities, but you will play a pivotal part in coaching and advising managers and colleagues. We’re looking for someone with strong interpersonal skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to handle complex HR cases with confidence and professionalism.

You’ll be joining a collaborative team committed to improving people processes and enhancing workforce diversity and inclusion.

What will I be doing?

No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your ‘day to day’ isn’t easy. Here are some of the main things you’ll be doing, but you’ll find more details in the job description.

• Provide first-line people advisory support, managing employee relations issues such as performance management, grievances, and absence management.
• Assist with complex HR casework and organisational change programmes, including restructuring and redundancies.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to ensure an inclusive and diverse recruitment and selection process.
• Liaise with the People Operations Team to ensure all people changes are accurately reflected in our systems and payroll.
• Support the development and implementation of our People policies and processes across the organisation.

What do I need? 

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we value diverse perspectives and unique skillsets. If you're passionate about making a positive impact but don’t meet all of the criteria or need a more flexible working arrangement, we still encourage you to apply!

The key skills we’re looking for in this role are:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Demonstrable experience in providing HR advisory support and managing employee relations casework.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented approach with strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.

What will I gain?

For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:

• Flexible working: we’re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage
• Wellbeing days: four days a year to do what works for you – from catching up on training to going for a walk
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Great family/caring leave entitlements
• Enhanced pension
• Access to our employee savings scheme

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.

We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. CVs can be uploaded, but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history sections of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.

Accessibility

We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible.Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.

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Are you an experienced People Administration Manager seeking a new opportunity? Would you like to be part of the HR team within a leading UK charity? We would love to hear from you!

We have the opportunity for a People Administration Manager to join our People & Organisational Development directorate and lead an existing team of People Coordinators.

Reporting to our People Operations Manager, this role will see you ensuring our People Operations team provide high quality, accurate and proactive administrative services. This busy team works in conjunction with, and provides administrative support for, a number of business areas including Payroll, People Systems, Resourcing, People Business Partners and Employee Relations across RBL, Poppyscotland and The National Memorial Arboretum.  

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

The focus of this role will see you leading and managing our team of People Coordinators, ensuring regulation, compliance and internal procedures are met, whilst also driving improvements and ensuring an exceptional level of customer service.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Review the work of the team to ensure all new and existing employee records are accurate, compliant, kept up to date and saved in the agreed format
- Manage and own seamless on-boarding and off-boarding processes
- Regularly review, monitor and develop administration procedures and systems
- Act as the escalation point for complex administration or onboarding queries and taking personal responsibility to ensure these are resolved
- Provide insights to key stakeholders on trends of work, looking at RBL wide or Directorate specific issues
- Develop quality control measures to ensure the integrity of data

Your experience supervising/managing teams previously will be well utilised and you will be eager to continuously coach and develop others. You will have solid current employment law knowledge and will be confident in HR best practice and offering pragmatic solutions.
Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.

You will be contracted to our London, Haig House, Hub. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, but with a minimum expectation of two days/week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub (with preferably one Hub working day to be a Tuesday).

We value work-life balance and are committed to creating a supportive, flexible working environment. We understand that everyone has different needs, which is why we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements within our 35 hour work week. 

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

Closing Date: 25th September 2024

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

The Forward Trust empowers people to break the cycles of addiction or crime to move forward with their lives. I am delighted to be partnered with this amazing charity in their search for an experienced Talent Acquisition Lead.

If you are experienced in Talent Acquisition within the Charity Sector then this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

This is a newly created hybrid role reporting to the HR Business Partner. The role will include, but not limited to the following

• Support the development and execution of The Forward Trust’s Talent Acquisition Strategy.

• Address resource and retention needs across the entire organization, providing practical and innovative solutions.

• Empower hiring managers to successfully fill positions, with a focus on addressing challenging areas of the business.

• Collaborate with the HR team and broader organisation to promote The Forward Trust as an employer of choice, both internally and externally.

• Work closely with teams to ensure excellent service delivery during challenging periods.

• Oversee the professional development of one team member (Talent Acquisition Administrator), fostering internal growth and talent development.

• The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in recruitment and talent acquisition, with expertise in managing campaigns that attract diverse candidates.

• You must be resilient, patient, and a dedicated team player with a confident and positive outlook.

• You will be able to and prepared to travel to Kent, Wales and York.

Closing date is Wednesday 16th October, so get in touch before then to find out more!

This position is available immediately.  We will review applications as we receive them.

Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive, we will not be able to contact unsuccessful applicants.