Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing & Hounslow Mind provides mental health services in the boroughs. We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate and hardworking individual to join our Youth Services Team.

The Role

The Mental Health Adviser will be a part of our Youth Services team and will work to deliver a range of mental health services for young people and the adults who support them.  This will involve delivery of resilience programmes, 1:1 support, co-produced peer support activities and youth ambassador initiatives for students (mainly aged 10 – 18 but sometimes up to 25), as well as awareness-raising and training services for parents and the school workforce.  These services will primarily be delivered in schools and colleges but may also extend to other youth settings.

The aim of the service is to deliver services that meet identified needs and gaps within schools and to promote a culture that is supportive of mental health and wellbeing for all school stakeholders, within the model of a whole school approach.

This is a fixed term contract for 35 hours per week until end of July 2020 (contract renewal dependent on performance and funding).

Post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

Please apply by sending your completed application form. 

Deadline: 9th January 2020

An industry leading health organisation in London are recruiting a HR Business Partner on a 5-month basis. They are looking for someone to deliver an outstanding HR service

Responsibilities 

• Partner across the organisation and senior leadership team to drive the HR service
• Manage employee relations casework
• Lead on policy review and development
• Provide expert employment law advice and guidance
• Lead on organisational development within the organisation 
• Coach and support the SMT and managers to develop best HR practice and application of HR strategies, policies, procedures and employee relations
• Develop workforce plans alongside senior managers that supports the organisations strategy

Qualifications/experience required

• Developing and implementing HR policies
• Strong employee relation experience
• CIPD qualified
• Experience working with Trade Unions (Desirable)

HR Advisor - Change
London - with regular travel to Preston

Our Client is seeking a HR Advisor to support a new contract they are implementing.
You will need to get staff on board and supportive on changes to enable them to maintain current operation/levels and then step successfully into new contract and requirements

• You will be dealing with a complexity of changes: difference between centres/Preston, full time/part time staff, old/'new' contracts, wide ranging areas covered e.g. benefits, working hours
• You will work with management to achieve transparent and proactive communication to achieve buy in, initially by location then to individuals
• There are 10 sites with UK wide geography affected by contractual changes, c 110 employees
• There will be significant administration/HR work to: draft comms, draft contracts, issue correct individual contracts to all staff (which will vary), control return, update HR records/systems etc.
• As well as support and advice to the management team with any queries and concerns. Manage any unanticipated related risks and complexities within very tight timescales

This is initially a 3 month FTC qualified HR advisor to support specifically the operation until new contract mobilised and functional, starting ASAP

This person could be based in either Preston or London, but there will be regular travel between the two offices and the various centres to meet with people in their teams and individually.

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Provide an efficient advisory/casework service on employee relations issues, in line with employment legislation and the Charity's policies and procedures

Support the wider People Services Team with project and process improvement work, and HR helpdesk and processing as required

Key Responsibilities:

Casework/Employee Relations

• Advise managers on issues regarding: performance and capability; relationships; conduct; attendance; and mental and physical health; in line with the procedures and guidelines
• Attend hearings, grievance meetings, appeals and probation extensions
• Supervise referrals to the Occupational Health team including handling management queries, liaising with staff affected and advising line management on any issues arising from that process. Conduct welfare meetings in line with the absence management guidelines and policies
• Conduct face to face or telephone exit interviews, and update relevant stakeholders on themes and feedback as appropriate
• Provide support and cover to HR Specialist colleagues to maintain the HR service
• Compile documentation and record outcomes in line with HR processes.
• Maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality at all times

Change

• Support the HRBPs with restructures (preparing, carrying out and following up) including job profiles and grading, carrying out individual consultation meetings, query resolution and working with the relevant team members to make changes to Workday
• Support the staff consultation process, either directly through facilitation of a staff consultation forum, or indirectly by working with staff representatives on employee issues.
• Supporting the wider People Services Team
• Contribute to projects outlined in the People Services operational plan
• Contribute to the identification of areas for process improvement within the People Services team and implement changes
• Contribute to processing and helpdesk work within the team, when volumes are high, and resource is stretched
• Support with other team priorities as needed

Key Technical Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Behaviours

• Knowledge of employment legislation and best practice
• Experience of applying HR policies and procedures
• Experience of advising managers on employee relations cases including disciplinaries, grievances, capability and sickness absence issues
• Change/restructuring experience is desirable
• Experience of providing great customer service and demonstrates a drive to do so
• Ability to build rapport with people and maintain good working relationships
• Well organised with a strong ability to prioritise
• Demonstrates proactivity, tenacity and initiative
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Administrative experience
• Influencing skills and ability to work with a variety of stakeholders
• Good team working skills
• Ability to confidently and appropriately manage and communicate a range of information
• Ability to deal with confidential information sensitively
• Experience of using a database
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

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Are you a business focused, driven HR professional? Are you looking to enhance your existing skills in a passionate and fast paced environment? 

Dogs Trust is the largest dog welfare charity in the UK with a nationwide network of rehoming centres and charity shops. Last year, Dogs Trust centres cared for over 15,000 dogs; we never put a healthy dog down. 

Working as part of the HR Advisory team, the HR Officer will join a rapidly growing Human Resources department.  The current team of is hard working and committed to delivering a first class service to the charity and its 1,500 employees across the full range of Human Resource activities, including case management, business partnering, recruitment and training and development.   

In this busy role you will be responsible for supporting a team of HR business partners to provide HR advice and guidance to line managers across the UK.  You will maintain your own case load and will need to build strong professional relationships with managers.  You will contribute to the development of our policies and processes and ensuring that we deliver a fast and effective solution to managers and employees.   

To be successful in this position, you will have a proven track record of achievement in HR, consistently giving sound professional advice.  You will have up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and best practice, resolving HR issues in a business-focused fashion.  You will have excellent written English and you will have experience of note taking during formal meetings, including disciplinary and grievance hearings, drafting outcome letters and managing cases through a process. 

Ideally, we would love you to have some experience of preparing and analysing HR data and be able to report on trends in absence, processes and turnover for example. 

Dogs Trust is a professional and friendly organisation and the HR team of over 30 works well together.  You need to be conscientious, very well organised, flexible, friendly and discreet with a genuine interest in and commitment to Dogs Trust’s ethos and aims.  In this post there will be a requirement for regular travel throughout the UK, with occasional overnight stays. 

In return for all of this, we have a comprehensive benefits package, which includes excellent annual leave and pension allowances, and you will you join a team of highly professional and driven colleagues in a brilliant upbeat and collaborative environment, all with a genuine passion for dog welfare.    

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button.  Our application process requires you to submit a CV and cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role. 

I am currently working with a charity organisation based in Sidcup, who are looking to recruit a HR Manager on a 12-month fixed term contract.

The main accountabilities held within this role will include:

• Ensure the organisation is provided with a high-quality HR transactional service that meets the needs of the organisation through the management of the HR Admin team 
• Provide advice and guidance to managers and employees on HR 
• To keep up to date with current employment legislation and assist the HR Shared Services Manager with the reviewing and drafting of policies 
• Assist the HR Shared Services Manager with initiatives, undertaking research 
• Manage the employee life cycle working with the Recruitment and Payroll functions 
• To build excellent internal relationships across the Group to understand their HR requirements and ensure they are achieved
• Undertake reporting analysis of data from the HRIS

Experience desired:

• Employee life cycle from onboarding, changes to contracts and leaving the organisation etc
• Knowledge of HR administration processes and compliance
• Knowledge of safer recruitment practices 
• IT literate with experience of HR Information Systems 
• Managing a team 
• Knowledge of UK & European employment legislation, including the application of TUPE Regulations 
• Knowledge and understanding of HR best practices, and how to apply these to support the Group’s strategic plan

If you are looking for your next assignment and have the relevant skills and experience for the role, please submit your application ASAP to be considered for this exciting opportunity. 

Job Title: HR Business Partner

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Start date: ASAP

If you are an HR Business Partner looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you ASAP. We can offer you a fantastic opportunity to really make a difference within a dynamic children’s hospice currently undergoing significant change. You will be an integral part of a team supporting the organisation as we move to a brand new, custom built hospice. Whilst you will take responsibility for partnering key divisions of the organisation, you will work flexibly to cover other divisions within the organisation in times of absence. Experience working as an HR Business Partner is essential with charity sector experience preferable but not essential. Knowledge and experience of working with volunteers would also be advantageous.

• Partnering with the charity to provide a comprehensive, professional and efficient service offering strategic and operational support, advice and guidance to all employees within a designated business area.
• Working with their management and staff, as well as with other members of the Human Resources department, in the areas of employee relations, budgeting, reporting, resource planning, recruitment, analysis and management of human resource policies and procedures.
• Supporting an overall co-ordinated charity-wide approach to the development, management, and implementation of HR activities.
• Maintaining a clear understanding and providing up to date knowledge of the legal framework within which HR operates; develop HR policies in line with current legislation and keeping abreast of modern HR procedures and best practice.
• Provide expert HR advice and guidance to managers and staff in your designated business area on HR matters, supporting managers in dealing with complex casework, performance, attendance and employee relations issues to minimize risk and financial exposure.
• Liaising with the business to manage the volunteer recruitment strategy. Pro-actively source new methods of recruitment to facilitate quicker and more efficient on-boarding.

Closing Date – 15 December 2019

Competitive salary and benefits on offer to the successful candidate.

If you have not heard from us within 7 days of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We are looking for an experienced Temporary Senior HR Advisor ,to provide HR support in an advisory capacity across multiple sites acting as a point of contact to the schools, maintaining confidentiality and respect whilst adhering to policies, procedures for an educational charity and multi-academy trust.

The Charity An educational charity and multi-academy trust that is committed to helping young people to succeed in life by setting them up with the best possible education.

The Role
To be the primary point of contact for Academy Office Managers and Principals/ Headteachers for any HR queries, including contracts, terms and conditions, payroll, HR policies and entitlements,
escalating to the HRBP as and when necessary.
To provide timely advice on HR issues and to manage a case load in relation to absence management, discipliners, grievances, performance management and probationary management to ensure compliance with legislation and HR policies and procedures.
To advise, support and coach managers on the interpretation and application of policies, processes and procedures, ensuring these are applied fairly and consistently.
To recommend appropriate courses of action in line with best practice, policies, employment legislation and relevant regulatory frameworks.
To provide advice and support to managers in change management activities such as redundancy, TUPE and other organisational change situations, ensuring correct information and consultation
processes are followed.
To ensure accurate HR records are maintained so that appropriate information is available to support any present or future decisions/challenges in relation to HR and other matters.
To collate and provide management information on sickness absence, turnover, discipline, grievances and performance capability to the Head of HR and relevant stakeholders to ensure that
the HR business matters are managed and/or resolved as quickly as possible.

The Candidate
Experience of supporting and advising managers on a wide range of employment and people management matters including disciplinary, grievance, sickness, recruitment,
policy, performance management etc
Experience of supporting organisational change (at least one of the following & preferably all restructures; redundancy or TUPE projects
Experience of developing and implementing new policies and procedures
CIPD qualified Level 5 minimum or equivalent experience

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

BACKGROUND

Over the past 80 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC’s mission is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster. Through 28 regional offices in cities across the United States, the IRC also helps refugees resettle in the US and become self-sufficient. The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.

The Awards Management Unit (AMU)

Established in January 2016, the Awards Management Unit (AMU) is a global unit with the responsibility for identifying, securing, and managing all funding from statutory/government donors. The unit is organized into five pillars: Strategic Partnerships, Programme and Grant Support, Compliance and Policy, Programme Development, and Training.

The AMU is a bridge between donors and the field: providing expert technical advice to the field, while maintaining portfolio-level visibility to ensure consistency and compliance, and manage risk. This unit ensures that donor compliance policies and procedures are implemented consistently, and supports all staff working across the grants management cycle for all restricted funding from global government sources.

Crisis Response, Recovery and Development

As part of the Crisis Response, Recovery and Development Department, IRC’s Asia regional portfolio includes an expanding portfolio of humanitarian relief, post-crisis recovery and development programs currently in six countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Pakistan, the Philippines and Thailand.

Key Working Relationships

Reports to the Regional Grants Director for Asia. Works closely with all Asia Regional Program Support Team (RPST) members as well as with the Program Development Team, and across all pillars within AMU; the Crisis Response, Recovery and Development Department (CRRD); and Global Partnerships and Philanthropy (GPP). This position manages 50% of an Assistant, based in Germany.

The Purpose of the Role

The Regional Grants Advisor will provide the Asia region with the capacity to ensure compliance with donor rules and regulations and high quality reporting and awards management services.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Award Management

• Manage a portfolio of awards with a focus on European donors
• Review and provide substantive feedback on reports; consulting with and ensuring input from relevant technical and financial staff
• Review and provide feedback on proposals for private donors, in coordination with the private fundraising team as requested
• Support budget realignments and grant amendments/modifications
• Maintain day-to-day communication with donors
• Serve as single point of contact for field-based grants staff particularly for all post-award issues
• In coordination with the AMU’s Compliance and Policy team, guide country offices in managing partnerships with local or international partners, ensuring that IRC’s sub-award management policies are being followed
• Assist country offices with ad-hoc queries on donor compliance issues. Refer non-routine and high level compliance matters to the RGDs and Compliance and Policy team
• Ensure lessons learned from finalized projects are fed into the Program Development team
• Stay informed about programmatic issues and security and political developments in the region and how they might affect program implementation
• Ensure country programs follow internal IRC policies and procedures (e.g. OTIS, PEERS, PCM)
• Travel to provide additional support, project monitoring or cover short-term gaps for grants teams in the field

Capacity Building and Training

• Provide best practice advice related togrant management
• Adapt IRC training materials in collaboration with AMU’s Training and Compliance & Policy pillars and deliver training to IRC field staff, as required and in coordination with RGD
• In coordination with the RGD, develop and maintain work processes and checklists for grant implementation and report review, as well as record lessons learned

Coordination

• Take part in regular meetings and calls with country teams to provide regular support and updates
•  Coordinate with other members of the Asia Regional Program Support Team and other PGS members for information sharing and to establish a coherent awards support

Other

• Manage an Assistant, including capacity building, workload planning and performance management
• Assist in roll-out of AMU and IRC-wide initiatives, as requested
• Represent IRC externally at country specific meetings, with donors and stakeholder networks
• Actively participate as a member of the Asia Regional Teams, engaging in strategy development and other initiatives as needed
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

Requirements

• Degree, preferably in a subject related to IRC’s work (International Relations, Refugee or Migration Studies, Development Studies, Public Policy) or equivalent experience
• Experience with and a good understanding of institutional donors and their requirements especially European Donors (DFID, EuropeAid, Sida, etc.); understanding of UN or U.S. donors a plus
• Good understanding of humanitarian aid and development programming, experience working in a development or emergency context
• Excellent English language skills
• Experience in working at a distance and supporting field-based staff
• Experience writing, reviewing and editing narrative and financial reports and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a diverse team
• Good financial management and budgeting skills
• Ability to analyze and synthesize information
• Solid organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks, and to learn quickly
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: the ability to successfully and effectively liaise with people within and across departments in a multi-cultural environment
• International work experience in a developing country a plus
• Good IT skills (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Ability to travel internationally, sometimes at short notice and to insecure environments                                                                                     

The deadline for applications is midnight between Sunday 5th January / Monday 6th January 2020.

Interviews will take place on 9th & 10th January 2020 

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

IRC-UK is committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination for all applicants and employees. IRC-UK seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious belief, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. IRC-UK welcomes applications from all candidates, including refugees who have the right to work in the UK.

We are looking for a strong and tenacious HR professional to join the team on an interim basis, to cover a period of maternity leave.  You will work in partnership with Directors of Operations & Quality, Divisional Directors and their management teams, to provide a proactive and customer focused HR service delivering a challenging HR Agenda in a people intensive organisation.

About the Role

You will be a key member of the senior HR team, reporting to the Head of HR. You will be supporting our southern divisions in East Anglia, East, South, South East and South West, offering advice and coaching on employee relations matters, absence management, TUPE transfers & broader people management. This is very much an advisory and partnership role, managing a full range of complex ER cases with the aim of building the capability of our management teams. You will be responsible for providing high quality HR advice whilst being mindful of operational needs and will support the Head of HR to ensure our HR policies and processes are kept up to date and relevant to our management teams. You will also have the opportunity to participate in HR projects. As an HR Business Partner, you will be expected to travel regularly to your Divisions (approx. 2 days per week), with flexibility to work from home one day per week.

Interviews will be held on January 7th at our Head Office in Thame

About Us

Affinity Trust is a national charity, employing around 2,000 people dedicated to providing high-quality, personalised support to adults with learning disabilities, so experience in this sector would be an advantage but not essential -– a previous retail or multi-site environment would also be transferable.

Affinity Trust are an equal opportunities employer that promotes diversity within our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of sexual orientation, race, age, gender, disability, religion or belief.

Skills & Experience

It is essential that you have the following skills and experience:

• Ability to develop strong and effective working relationships quickly, at all levels of seniority and on a remote basis
• Demonstrate personal impact, influence and credibility
• Up to date knowledge of employment law and TUPE regulations
• Expertise across a broad range of people management issues including employment law, employee relations and change management
• Strong organisational skills, ability to prioritise effectively and work to deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience of managing a sizeable ER caseload
• Confident to challenge and influence others
• Problem solver and demonstrates ability to use own initiative
• Analytical thinker, with the ability to interpret management information and reports
• Able to remain calm under pressure
• Committed to equal opportunities and diversity
• Strong IT skills

Benefits

• 23 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)
• contributory pension scheme
• excellent training and development opportunities
• employee assistance scheme and occupational health support,
• Affinity4you reward scheme.

HR Manager
Watford, Hertfordshire

About Us

New Hope is a charity that exists to support individuals who are homeless or in vulnerable housing. Providing accommodation as well as group and one-to-one support, we seek to transform and rebuild damaged lives. Founded upon Christian values, we support those of any faith. Our accommodation can sleep up to 66 people every night across three buildings and we are fortunate enough to be able to help over 500 people each year.

We are now looking for an HR Manger to join our Head Office team, starting in January 2020.

Your Rewards

- Starting salary of £29,000 per annum
- 33 days’ holiday, including Bank Holidays
- Health care cash plan
- Claimable expenses for any work-related travel
- Discounts on shopping & restaurants
- Training programme

If you are an enthusiastic HR generalist or management professional, this is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation where staff and volunteers are valued and appreciated.

Staff and volunteers are New Hope’s biggest asset in our mission to prevent homelessness and transform lives, so it is essential that they feel motivated, recognised and engaged while working as part of our organisation.

Your role will involve working with different services across the organisation – most of our sites are within walking distance, so you’ll have plenty of chances to get out of the office and get some fresh air while contributing to our success.

So, if you’re looking to play a pivotal part in ensuring that the needs and support of our entire workforce is met, we want to hear from you.

The Role

As the HR Manager, you will be responsible for managing the HR team and overseeing the volunteer function for the charity.

Managing the part-time HR and Volunteering Administrator, you will provide a high-quality HR service, including advice and guidance, best practice, employee regulations, compensation and benefits, recruitment and pensions.

Reporting to the Head of Resources, your other duties may include:

- Providing HR support to Managers, including advising and coaching on people-related matters such as disciplinaries, grievance and performance
- Managing HR administration and projects
- Managing recruitment and induction processes
- Supporting performance management
- Ensuring the HR system (SAGE) is maintained and developed

About You

Interested? To join us as an HR Manager, you will need:

- Prior experience as an HR manager or senior HR generalist
- The ability to buy into New Hope's values and understand our Christian ethos
- Flexibility to work outside of normal hours (on occasion)
- Proficient IT skills

Experience of supporting volunteers would be beneficial to your application, as would any previous knowledge of processing DBS checks.

The working hours are 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday. However, for the right candidate, we are open to considering this role on a part time basis.

Other organisations may call this role Human Resources Manager, Employee Relations Manager, Senior HR Generalist, HR and Office Manager, Charity HR Manager, Talent and HR Manager, or Recruitment Manager.

This role will close on 2nd January 2020.

PLEASE NOTE: We may close the advert and interview early if we receive a sufficient amount of suitable applications before the closing date.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Webrecruit and New Hope are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re looking for to make a positive impact as an HR Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. 

Sayer Vincent is an award-winning firm of chartered accountants with a clear focus on charities and social enterprises. If you are looking for an interesting HR role with an organisation where flexible working is both supported and encouraged right through to partner level, read on.

Our HR Business Partner works in close partnership with managers and partners, alongside delivering an end to end HR role across all HR needs and managing our HR Co-ordinator. We’re looking for someone who can become a specialist in whichever area of HR we need – so definitely on best practice support for our ACA trainees and how we plan and deliver staff capacity, but then on whatever HR projects go into our priority plan.

You’ll apply your strategic and business awareness to supporting our HR direction and decisions, but in a firm our size you will also build relationships with individual managers so that they are supported and encouraged to proactively manage and develop their staff. There is a real opportunity to make this job your own and grow our understanding of how HR can influence and support our performance.

To find out more about us, and to apply - visit our website.

Human Resources and Recruitment Advisor

Up to £41,000 Annual Salary (Permanent)

Start Date: 13^th January 2020

Location: London

This client is one of the world's leading non-profit organisations specialising in the comprehensive prevention of communicable diseases among vulnerable and underprivileged populations.

As an integral member of the HR team, you will be responsible for reviewing and implementing HR policies & procedures, and leading on specific HR projects and initiatives such as salary reviews, employee engagement surveys.

Key Duties Include:

• Advise, train and coach managers and staff on HR policies, procedures and best people management practices in accordance with legal requirements.
• Design, develop and implement HR policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and best practice.
• Manage the recruitment process for all international staff within the country portfolio.

Person specification

• Degree in a Human Resources related field.
• Level 7 CIPD qualified or above or equivalent.
• Experience of providing a HR service to a multi-site operation in the development or humanitarian sectors.
• Strong experience of developing and implementing HR policies, procedures, and projects.