Global HR Business Partner - Immediate start!!

Home Based

6 month FTC (option to become permanent)

Up to £40,000

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

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

As a Global HR Business Partner you will be responsible for

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

Experience required for Global HR Business Partner

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

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

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

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£42,487- £44,723, depending on experience. An additional £3,250.00 will be applicable if the post-holder is based in London, resulting in potential salary of up to £47,973 per annum.

Location flexible – home working or head office in London

The Recovery Focus Group is going through an exciting period of growth and change to deliver its Group Strategy.  We are looking for a dynamic HR Business Partner with proven change management and employee relations experience who can successfully support the embedding our transformation and partner the business to improve organisational performance. We have implemented a new state of the art HR/Payroll/Finance system as part of our transformation and recently refreshed our leadership and management competencies to drive up our standards, as well as re-engineering how we recruit and retain talent to deliver high quality services across the Group.

What we need

Change Management

A significant element of this role is about successfully managing organisational change so it is vital that you have proven experience of TUPE, mergers and acquisitions and the challenges these issues present. Confident and credible, you enjoy working in a constantly changing environment where you can play a pivotal role in embedding new services and shaping the culture of the organisation. Handling complex redundancies and restructures in a regulated environment does not faze you and you welcome the challenge in aligning our resources to ensure service delivery is both effective and sustainable.

Corporate Projects

You will work as part of a wider team, including acting as Project Manager, for the development and implementation of people projects as part of our People Strategy, including reward, policies and engagement. We have recently adopted a project management approach to ensure that new strategies are planned, implemented and embedded in a manner which brings about lasting changes. 

People Management

You can effectively influence and manage your stakeholders, with excellent communication skills.  Acting as a coach to all levels of management on projects and change, you will play a key role in embedding best practice in people management.  You enjoy the variety of managing multiple projects and having an impact on ways of working and the wider success of the Group. You will also be responsible for line management of HR Advisors aligned to business and should have a strong background in employee relations.

The successful candidate will be aligned to our Head of Operations for the South, which has a broad geographical spread including, East Anglia, Kent, Essex, London, Northampton, Bristol, Hampshire. We are flexible as to where the role will be based, with the option to work from home or from our Head Office in London.

As per government advice, the postholder will initially work from home until such time as the guidance changes.  Upon the end of the restriction period, the successful candidate will be required to travel to other offices and services, with the potential need to stay away from home overnight.  Access to a car is desirable.

This is a permanent role. The post-holder will be required to work 37.5 hours per week.

The basic salary for this role is between £42,487- £44,723, depending on experience. In addition  location allowances will apply from £350 up £3,250 (Inner London) resulting in potential salary of up to £47,973 per annum depending on where the person is based. If home based, then we also currently have a £500 home based allowance.

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a BAME background.

Closing Date for applications is 7th March 2021. (We reserve the right to close vacancies before the specified closing date, should a large number of applications be received).

Interviews will be held week commencing either 15th or 22nd March 2021.  

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits?  Apply now via our website.

Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

Human Resources Partner

Are you looking for the opportunity to work as a true HR Business Partner to a diverse client group? Are you passionate about the difference HR can make with a strong interest in Rewards? If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, flexible and solution focused way then this is the role for you!

Position: Human Resources Partner

Location: London Bridge with travel to services across London
Hours: 39 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £40,656 per year, rising to £41,556 after 1 year and successful probation

Benefits: Company Mobile Phone, Company Pension, Employee Discounts, Generous Holiday, Flexible Working Environment, In House Training, Progression Opportunities, Recognised Qualifications.

Closing Date: 26th February

Interview Date: In order to avoid disappointment please apply at your earliest convenience as candidates will be interviewed on a rolling basis.

The Role

After recently developing a five-year people strategy, this small highly professional and closely-knit HR team is fully aligned to the purpose and needs of the organisation.

This is a true generalist role in which you will collaborate with the HR Service Centre team and Learning and Development Manager to deliver appropriate advice and support to the specific customer group. You will work as one with the broader HR team to deliver the people strategy, assist with HR policy review and development activity and role model, promote and advocate the organisations values. This role also provides the job holder with the rare opportunity to own and shape the reward agendas for the organisation.

About You

As an HR Resources Partner, you will have:

• Experience as an HR business partner in fast paced, change orientated environment
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Excellent knowledge of employment law
• Significant experience and knowledge of TUPE, restructuring and change consultation
• Experience/interest in the design and delivery of Reward services
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and ability to address them appropriately

So if you want to work for an organisation that offers a culture of learning and development, with access to an extensive range of learning and development opportunities as well as genuine career progression… apply today!

About the Organisation

The charity supports adults and children in crisis across London and the surrounding regions, as well as campaigning and advocating nationally on the issues that affect them. This includes victims of modern slavery, women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, young care leavers and older people. From giving someone a home, to helping them to get the right mental health support, the organisation supports people at the moment of crisis and enables them to build a life beyond crisis.

Applications from candidates with lived experience are welcomed, the organisation is proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

You may also have experience in areas such as HR, Human Resources, Personnel, HR Business Partner, Human Resources Business Partner, HR Partner, Human Resources Partner, HR Manager, Human Resources Manager, Personnel Manager.

HR Business Partner - 3 month FTC - Up to £44k pro-rata - Charity Sector
As the HR Business Partner, the purpose of this role is to work in partnership with the Senior HRBP to deliver a strategic and operational HR service that adds value and that integrates with the business to support the Strategic Framework.
The HR Business Partner will help to strengthen systems in order to support a culture of performance, efficiency, effectiveness and accountability; to champion organisational values and competencies.

Some of the key tasks:

• To integrate strategically with the business and partner with Team Directors / Line Managers, as well as coach, advise and build managers' capacity in HR practice and management
• Manage generalist HR functions, as well as HR specialisms like performance reviews, redundancies and any HR projects that arise in line with the People Strategy
• Support the Senior HR Business Partner with formulation of the annual HR budget in collaboration with Director, People, Organisation and Culture

Skills and experience required:

• Proven track record in generalist HR and HR business partnering to include organisational design and corporate awareness
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation, the INGO sector and the economic, social and political trends affecting businesses
• Experience of developing and using an HRIS
• International HR experience is highly desirable
• Level 5 CIPD min

Interviews are being held on w/c 1st Feb - please apply if you have the relevant experience and can start by the 8th Feb

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

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

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

This role will initally be home-based - but will then be based in one of our offices. 

Prince’s Trust International has been supporting young people worldwide since 2015. Founded by HRH The Prince of Wales, we work with partners around the world to deliver education, employment and enterprise programmes that empower young people to learn, work and thrive.

The HR People Partner focus is as a trusted advisor and support to Prince’s Trust International’s CEO and senior leadership team, with diversity and inclusion at its heart, focusing on employee engagement and wellbeing and ensuring systems and processes are fit for purpose in the international arena.

You will be responsible for developing and delivering a coherent HR strategy to align with the new Prince’s Trust International strategic direction. You will lead initiatives to support organisational growth, talent and succession planning, and developing in-region recruitment and reward systems. You will refresh development strategies to support remote learning opportunities and ensure our commitment to diversity and inclusion is embedded in all we do.

We are seeking an HR People Partner who will think globally, with a strong grasp of international HR issues, be collaborative, role models inclusivity, is solutions-focused and have excellent coaching skills. The role also requires a doer, who is capable of rolling up their sleeves and delivering operational solutions.

PTI is committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of our diverse communities and is committed to increasing representation of staff of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds across all roles and at all levels.

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

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

Main Duties:

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

What will you bring to this role?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Our focus is on three key areas:

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

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

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

What does the role involve?

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

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

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

Why should you join the Mental Health Foundation?

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

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

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

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

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

We look forward to hearing from you!

Purpose
THET is experiencing a period of very positive growth and by August 2020, will be employing 50 staff across ten countries. This follows recent successes in securing additional support for our distinctive Health Partnership approach which links health institutions in the UK with their counterparts across Africa and Asia. 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. A survey this month 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 Sunday 7th March 2021.
THET is an equal opportunities employer.
This post is UK-based. Non-EC nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.

HR Manager

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

Permanent

Up to £36,000

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

As a HR Manager you will be responsible for

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

Experience required for HR Manager

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

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

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

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

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

My client, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

About the role

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

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

About you

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

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

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

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

Closing date: 10am on Monday 15 March 2021

Interviews expected 24 March 2021

To apply

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

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

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