HR Officer – Sabbatical Cover

28 Hours per week - Must be able to start early November 2020 Contract to 25th June 2021

Local Government Scale 5 SCP 12-15 £26,350 to £27,800 pa pro rata for a 28 hour week + 6% contributory pension inc London Weighting. Fixed term contract.

Closing date: Monday 5th October 2020 – 9 am

Interview date: Thursday 8th October 2020

Age UK Camden is a lively independent and innovative charity providing a wide range of services and support to older people in the London Borough of Camden.

In 2019-20 we supported more than 14,000 people to access services & support.

Do you want to use your HR skills to support the employees of Age UK Camden and its subsidiary organisations deliver high quality services to older people in Camden and beyond. As part of the HR function you will play a vital role supporting the HR Manager to ensure there are proactive, robust and comprehensive HR systems and processes in place. You will be an experienced HR Officer - ideally with experience in the voluntary sector. Organised and a good communicator.

Age UK Camden is an Equal Opportunities and London Living Wage Employer.  Registered Charity No. 293446

Job Purpose:

• To provide effective support for the HR function (including establishing necessary administrative and database systems)
• To develop an adequate knowledge of systems. Awareness and oversight of systems and processes used within the Senior Management Team.

Duties and Responsibilities

HR Support:

- Support and oversee recruitment activities for the organisation in cooperation with Central Administration Team and the Senior Management Team.

- Process all new starters including production of employment contracts, induction packs, reference requests, DBS checks, Prevention of Illegal Working checks, language tests).

- Handle the administrative process of the employee life cycle (including contracts, contract addendums, employee files, probationary review calendar)

- Ensure leavers files are handled in line with GDPR and BSWA policies.

- Create and maintain all employee personnel files, ensuring archiving of leavers and cleansing of information held in line with GDPR

- Efficient management of online HR database

- Work closely with senior managers to provide sensitive and confidential support for personnel matters.

- Ensure safer recruitment practices are followed.

General Administrative Support:

 - Maintain a comprehensive paper and computer filing management system.

- Management of online H&S training platform (adding new users, managing course enrolment, liaising with the account manager to add new courses as needs arise).

- Assist with the management of BSWA policy reviews (keeping schedules, liaising with relevant managers, updating central records with latest policies).

- Maintaining DBS database and ensuring regular checks are carried out in a timely manner for all staff.

- Support with development activities of BSWA (internal and external Training, Joint Team Meetings, staff surveys).

- Provide administrative support for events (venue hire, support with activities and workshops, complete post event work).

- Provide full technical support to virtual meetings attended by members of SMT.

- Take minutes at meetings attended by SMT as and when required.

- Provide flexible organisational and co-ordination support as required and demand arises.

General:

- To maintain the confidentiality of all service users and staff.

- To maintain confidentiality in all matters relating to the organisation.

- To offer an equal service to all women and children regardless of age, class, culture, language, race, religion and sexual orientation.

- To maintain a general awareness of the issues surrounding domestic violence on a national and local level.

- To ensure the efficient use of resources at all times.

- Provide an effective basic administrative service, including telephone duties, management of post and providing hospitality.

- To work within BSWA policies and procedures and demonstrate a commitment to the values and ethos of BSWA.

- To work within BSWA’s framework for equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.

- To participate in the development and annual appraisal of a personal individual development plan with the line manager.

- To undertake any other duties required by BSWA, which may arise incidentally, develop, or be assigned commensurate with the post.

Personal Spec:

- Excellent attention to detail

- Thoroughness and accuracy

- Good IT skills 3

- Keen interest in HR

- Ability to maintain confidentiality is essential.

- Ability to cascade information verbally and in writing with accuracy and sensitivity.

- Excellent organisational skills

- Confident communicator who can build successful working relationships with colleagues at all levels within the organisation

- Awareness of safer recruitment practice.

- An understanding of women’s issues and feminist principles, in particular around the issues of domestic violence and its implications for women and children.

- Commitment to providing services within an anti-discriminatory/equal opportunities framework to meet individual needs.

Experience:

- Experience of providing administrative support in a busy office

- Experience of managing and prioritising own workload

- Experience of HR administration is desirable

upReach is an award-winning social mobility charity supporting less-advantaged undergraduates to secure top jobs. We deliver a comprehensive programme of professional development, through partnerships with top employers and universities. This year, we are continuing our growth to support 2,000 students, with a team of 35 employees. upReach works to address the progression gap, supporting students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds to secure graduate jobs after university, aiming to reach its vision of a society in which everyone has the opportunity to reach their full career potential, regardless of social background. 

In October 2019, upReach won the Charity of the Year Award (income < £1m) in the prestigious Charity Times Awards, and in May 2020, upReach was announced as the winner of the “Embracing Digital” Charity Governance Award.

As HR Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the continued strength and stability of the organisation as it expands in size. You will take ownership for all aspects of human resources and be able to champion excellence throughout the organisation. As part of our Leadership Team, you will have the chance to make a positive, lasting impact on our organisation, shape our HR function and help our people to perform at their best.

For full details, please see the attached job description and visit our website.

Our client, a world-renowned organisation in the Arts & Cultural sector is now seeking an exceptional HR Business Partner to join them on a permanent basis.

As HR Business Partner you will proactively support a number of highly creative departments to achieve their strategic objectives through translating client group requirements into effective HR practice, delivering people and project solutions, managing risk and driving performance.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity you will need to be CIPD fully qualified (or equivalent experience) with proven experience working as a solutions-focused HR Business Partner, ideally gained in a progressive and demanding arts-based or similar environment. You will also need to demonstrate high levels of emotional intelligence and resilience and the gravitas and confidence to gain respect and credibility quickly, professionally challenge and influence at all levels.

Other key requirements include:

• Knowledge of contemporary HR thinking, including good knowledge of employment law and its practical application
• A full understanding of all HR functions and best practices, including overseeing of an outsourced payroll provision.
• Demonstrable experience with HR metrics
• Experience of managing UK visa applications and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks
• Excellent people management and coaching skill
• An efficient, focused and calm approach with the ability to work well under pressure and prioritise conflicting deadline
• Strong IT skills including familiarity with HR systems and MS Microsoft Office

Human Resources Adviser
Part-time (two days a week, flexible)
Salary: £14,193pa (pro-rata to £35,482pa)
Permanent

Global Justice Now is a democratic social justice organisation working, as part of a global movement, to challenge the powerful and create a more just and equal world. We mobilise people in the UK for change, and act in solidarity with those fighting injustice, particularly in the global south. We put pressure on decision-makers, organise public opposition to harmful policies, and produce robust research which shows there are alternatives to corporate-led globalisation.

We are seeking a human resources adviser to work part-time (2 days a week equivalent, flexible) within our resources team, to take responsibility for the HR function at Global Justice Now.

Regular HR work will include the typical full range of HR functions, including developing and updating HR policies and procedures. Specific projects include development of a wellbeing statement and programme, and working with our anti-oppression working group.

To join us you will need experience of developing human resources policies, an understanding of the voluntary sector working environment, and a strong commitment to, and experience of, equal opportunities policies.

If you are interested in the post and believe you meet our requirements, we would really like to hear from you.

We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnicity, but as members of ethnic minority groups are currently under-represented in the organisation we encourage applications from black and ethnic minority candidates. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

We offer 26 days holiday a year (pro-rata) and flexible working.

Deadline for applications: 10am Monday 28 September 2020
Interviews: Wednesday 8 October 2020

The full job description and person specification, application and recruitment monitoring forms can be downloaded from our website. No agencies  please – only personal applications will be considered. We can only consider applications from people who already have the right to work in the UK.

Interviews will be held by videoconference on Wednesday 8 October 2020. If you are interested in the role, please ensure that you can be available on this day.  

 

I am currently looking for an experienced HR Administrator to work remotely, part-time (20 30hrs a week) for an amazing membership organisation. You will have experience of restructure and redundancies processes with the ability to trouble shoot and respond to queries.

Main duties:
Putting together redundancy letters
Taking notes at redundancy consultation meetings and appeals
Calculating redundancy pay and entitlements based on contracts etc

As the HR Administrator you will provide a responsive processing facility for HR transactional activity in an efficient and customer focussed manner and will be the first point of contact for managers and employees, providing information and guidance on core HR activities.
Working effectively with others - Works collaboratively to achieve shared goals and thrives on
Communicating with impact - Communicates clearly and confidently with others to engage and influence; promotes dialogue and ensures timely and appropriate messages, building confidence and trust.

Skills:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to include the ability to respond to written correspondence and queries.
Evidence of relationship building and communication skills
Ability to work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining 100% accuracy
A focus on customer service, high standards of attention to detail, quality, accuracy and responsiveness.

If you are immediately available and have the above skills and experience, please apply online today!

Do you have a background in HR, and are looking to further develop? Are you curious, customer orientated with a natural affinity for people?

• Permanent 
• Part time (28 hours/week)
• £16,000 - £18,500 pro rata (FTE £20,00 - £23,500) depending on experience

We’re seeking a highly motivated HR Assistant to join us during an exciting phase of growth.

As a Samaritan you’ll be part of an established charity who for over 60 years has been delivering services to some of the most vulnerable people across the UK and Republic of Ireland.  Our mission is to reduce the number of people who die by suicide and we pride ourselves in taking a leading role in influencing suicide prevention policy and practice. 

We’re keen to hear from candidates who are equally passionate about our charitable purpose. You’ll be part of a Ewell based team, but don’t worry, we’re not expecting you to be office based until January 2021. Ewell benefits from great transport links to London and the South, and when you get here, you’ll working out of picturesque premises.

Don’t be fooled by the title, we’re not hierarchical and see our HR Assistant as being the bedrock of the team – You’ll be a critical enabler that allows us to continue striving to make Samaritans a great place to work. 

Get ready to roll up your sleeves as the role will be busy. You’ll be the first point of contact for all HR queries, making you the face of our HR brand. As a starter/finisher you’ll be supporting recruitment coordination, while delivering all employee lifecycle administration. 

Having had previous HR administration experience you’ll thrive on the buzz that comes with a fast-paced environment. 

We want you to succeed and we’ll commit to developing you through involvement in initiatives geared towards your learning. But ultimately your success will hinge on your tenacity, resilience, collaborative style and customer orientated approach.

As an employer, we offer a good range of benefits, including 25 days’ holiday, three well-being days, flexible working, Health Cash Plan, Pension and interest-free season ticket loans.

Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity, and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person that they are. We warmly welcome applications from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.

Have we just painted a portrait of you? If the answer is a resounding yes, please find a copy of the full job description Remember applications close at 5pm on Monday 5th October 2020.

We’re feeling confident about our ability to attract great candidates. 

While we’re respectful of the expertise and the relationships forged with our preferred resource partners we’re not enlisting the support of any agencies at this stage.

Recruiting for a Head of HR Shared Services (10-12 Month FTC - Maternity Cover) to join our HR Team in Westminster!

Circa £55,000 per annum, 35 hours per week, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension Scheme, staff discounts, healthcare and more.

To be responsible for and lead HR Shared Services - including Recruitment, On-boarding, HR Support, HR Admin, Payroll, contractual changes, HR Compliance and HR iTrent System. To be the key lead for successfully managing senior internal and external stakeholders in relation to HR Shared Services.

Key Responsibilities:

- To ensure the provision of excellent customer service by the HR Shared Service team to all stakeholders to maximise customer satisfaction
- To lead, develop and coach the HR Shared Service team to ensure all business objectives are met and key service standards achieved
- To lead, support and work as part of the HR Shared Service team to carry out the full range of HR Admin processes including those relating to recruitment and selection, appointments and terminations, contractual variations, sickness absence, annual pay awards and benefit schemes
- Lead on building effective working relationships with Senior Managers and Managers to ensure that the service delivered is to a high standard and any issues are addressed promptly
- Lead on ensuring the recruitment service provided ensures high quality candidates, from the widest pool of diverse talent to be recruited safely in the shortest time to hire and on boarded in an engaging and effective way
- HR lead on iTrent ensuring the system functions effectively and overcome any day to issues by engaging with the relevant internal and external stakeholders
- Be the HR lead for iTrent development projects
- Ensure all communication internally and externally from the HR Shared Service team embodies the Feel at Home branding
- Ensure compliance with all Audits relevant to HR Shared Services
- Ensure Safer Recruitment practices are adhered to
- Oversee all aspects of resourcing including managing Bank Support Workers and managing the Agency PSL
- Ensure agencies are audited at least twice yearly for compliance with our processes
- To build effective working relationships across the People Team to ensure a seamless provision of People services and to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
- Accurately check and sign off the payroll changes made by HR Shared Services within the timescales required each month
- Review HR shared Service relevant Policies and keep up to date and in line with best practice
- Lead on and work with People leads on relevant training for managers relating to Recruitment, iTrent and HR Induction
- To ensure data accuracy on all HR Shared Service related systems and documents
- Lead on strategic HR Shared Services related projects within the People Strategy
- Lead on effectively managing external relationships with key outsourced aspects of recruitment and selection and the HR System
- Effective management of the annual Recruitment budget
- Be the key point of escalation within the HR Shared Service Team
- Ensure compliance with all relevant Policies and Procedures and to ensure the Team also understand and comply with them
- Required to work 7 day on call senior management rota at least twice a year
- Any other duties as reasonably required within the role
- This role requires a Enhanced DBS

Person Specification:

- Must be able to build excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Driven by delivering excellent customer service
- Excellent people management skills
- Self driven
- Able to work in a challenging environment
- Able to effectively manage a team remotely
- Attention to detail
- Positive and solution focused
- Flexible
- Inclusive

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Essential:

- Experience of managing an HR team
- Experience of managing, motivating and developing an HR team
- Experience of leading on HR Systems
- Experience in leading Recruitment team or function
- Experience of improving recruitment services/recruitment projects
- Experience of working in multi location organisation

For more information or to apply please visit our website.

Do you want to be part of an organisation that fights for children every single day? Then join us as HR Business Partner, partnering proactively with senior managers across the organisation at a strategic level, identifying HR requirements and working with HR specialists to deliver what's needed.

It is an exciting time to join the HR team at Save the Children UK. We are embarking on a significant departmental change to drive the delivery of first class service to our organisation. Our key focus is to deliver a more streamlined, efficient and consistent service that will enable the organisation to focus on its number one commitment; improving the lives of children around the world. As a result we have created a number of new specialist roles within the HR team to drive forward the change within HR and the wider organisation, with a strong focus on improving our culture and supporting our people. Right now, we are looking for people who want to help build a leading HR function and establish a long-term approach to achieving these goals. So, if you want to join us on this exciting journey and play a key role in an organisation which fights for children every single day then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

As HR Business Partner you will provide proactive advice and coaching to senior management teams on people and organisational issues and implications of proposals. You will also support the HR Leadership Team to contribute to the delivery of the organisation's People and Culture Strategy, providing divisional and organisational insight into how the strategy is deployed to establish a long-term approach to improving our culture and supporting our people. In addition you will:

• Work with divisional leadership teams to create, develop and deliver People Plans that meet their strategic needs
• Support the HR Leadership Team to deliver the requirements of the organisation and People & Culture strategy 
• Provide project management support to the HR specialist teams ensuring that they understand Divisional service drivers and that they can turn the Divisional service vision into action
• Contribute to the development of all people related policies and undertake research & development of innovative best practice HR services, policies and principles.

To be successful you will have a strong background in HR, with experience of using your people expertise to deliver long-term value. Evidence of managing change arising from significant changes to business practices, behaviours and attitudes is essential as is experience of HR planning. In addition you will have:

• Excellent influencing, facilitation and communication skills and be comfortable preparing and presenting reports and proposals to senior management/board groups
• Excellent leadership qualities, with an emphasis on delivering through others, and evidence of coaching, developing and performance management of others
• Strong project and programme management skills.

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

If you share our belief in the power of children, join the fight. It takes relentless determination, creativity and a real commitment to real change. Because every child should be able to make their mark on their world, and help to build a better future. We look forward to hearing from you.

To apply please visit our website.

Closing date: 11th October 2020

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident and proactive HR professional to join a Christian charity with unrivalled global reach. We are looking for an enthusiastic professional to join our International Services team in the UK. This is a great opportunity to be part of small HR team, within a well-known Christian charity

As the HR Administrator you will report into the HR Partner and will be responsible for providing a full administration service to the HR department and to internal and external customers, acting as a first point of contact for all HR enquiries.

In order to be successful in this role you will need to have experience of working in a similar HR generalist position and a good understanding of HR practices. You will have excellent administrative and customer care skills and be able to work appropriately with confidential information. As this is a role in an international organisation, you will enjoy relating with people of other cultures and nationalities. You must have excellent communication skills and work well with different personalities. You will be dynamic, flexible and able to work independently.

Full job description and application forms can be found on our website.

IFES is an organisation with a distinctive Christian ethos. This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement under provisions made in the Equality Act 2010. Applicants should therefore demonstrate a firm Christian commitment and agree with the IFES doctrinal basis and ethos statement. 

This job will not constitute a Certificate of Sponsorship so you will have to prove you have other means to work legally in the UK before we would consider your application.  

Hope for Justice exists to bring an end to modern slavery by preventing exploitation, rescuing victims, restoring lives and reforming society – do you share our passion to live in a world free from slavery?

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, highly organised and solution focused HR professional to join our growing HR team, to support with the delivery of high quality and efficient HR functions across the organisation.

Our HR Team delivers a range of HR services, covering the full employee life cycle. We are looking for an experienced HR professional who has had exposure to the full generalist remit, with comprehensive experience of recruitment, managing ER cases, supporting employee wellbeing and development, as well as assisting to drive forward key HR projects.

The role requires a person with good all-round generalist HR experience and proven experience advising, guiding and supporting line managers across multiple locations.

This position will be home-based initially, due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation. Thereafter, it is envisaged it will be based at head office in central Manchester.

Please visit our website for a full role profile and details on how to apply - we look forward to hearing from you!

We are recruiting for a Temporary HR Advisor for a passionate support based charity for Prisoners , you will be providing HR and Health and Safety guidance, support and expertise to managers and employees in line with policies, best practice and legislation, and coaching and training managers to build their confidence in managing people. They will consider a temp to perm on this role,

The Role
Provide first line generalist HR advice and support on terms and conditions of employment and HR policies and procedures in line with policy, practice and legislation. with a view to resolving matters on advice.
Deliver Manager inductions relating to the Code of Conduct and other key HR policy areas
Maintain personal awareness of recognised best practice, employment case law, and any personnel requirements in the charity / criminal justice sectors, making use of resources such as ACAS, XpertHR and other resources.
Work independently and autonomously to manage low level to complex casework including probation, performance, fixed term contract, grievance, capability or conduct issues up to and including dismissal, with the support of the HR Manager. Assist with and carry out investigations and appeals as needed.
Organise and manage all aspects of the family-friendly processes including maternity, paternity, adoption, parental and unpaid leave and oversee re-integration on return from leave ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed and Managers and other HR colleagues are kept fully up to date
Provide advice and guidance on occupational health referrals, absence management issues
and return to work cases to managers.
Monitor and respond to accident and incident reports including supporting investigations and seeking support from our Health and Safety Consultant
Deliver management information and learning from incidents and accidents
Review and provide advice on individual risk assessments which may be completed for pregnant women, people with health conditions or disabilities process or vulnerable people.
Support the HR Manager and HR Director in promoting employee and workforce wellbeing and learning from casework, EAP usage reports or
Assist in the development or review of HR policy, procedure or guidance as required.
Coach, support and assist with training managers to understand and implement policy, guidance and practice
Support line managers to identify resourcing or recruitment needs for example as part of
restructuring

The Candidate
Prior experience of working in employee relations or a generalist HR role
Excellent generalist/operational HR experience at HR adviser, HR People Partner level or equivalent.
Proven practical experience in managing complex ER cases including absence, disciplinary, grievances and appeals.
Experience in handling TUPE and redundancies.
Proven experience of proactively partnering with managers to influence, coach and improve operational service delivery and build management capability
Experience of providing support and guidance to managers across a range of HR policies and procedures.
Exposure to the principles involved in managing or advising on HR employee relations casework.
Grad CIPD or working towards with a commitment to continuous professional development. A level or equivalent (E)
Working knowledge of key employment legislation and best practice. / Awareness of latest developments within employment legislation
Excellent skill and use of HR Systems
Clear understanding of HR practices and policies, their formation and purpose.

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.

HR Advisor

• London
• ASAP until end of the year
• c£250 a day

A large national charity is seeking a HR Advisor to work closely with Line Managers across the UK. This is a generalist role but with a strong emphasis on ER. Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Casework management including discipline, grievance, absence and capability
• Attend meetings in relation to ER casework, investigate and support managers through formal and informal processes
• Create documentation in relation to casework
• Provide managers and coaching and training where necessary#Review cases to identify any trends
• Provide guidance to Managers on job descriptions and ensure they are in line with operational requirements
• Maintain up to date knowledge of employment law and HR best proactive

To be considered for this role - essential criteria

• Significant HR Advisory experience in the charity and/or commercial sectors
• Excellent track record in successfully resolving a wide range of ER and casework
• Strong and current Employment Law knowledge
• Extensive experience of advising and note taking during formal meetings and handling appeals process
• Recruitment and selection experience
• CIPD member

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As well as this we are looking to grow the Pro-Recruitment Group family and would be interested in any amazing Recruitment Consultants you think might like to work for us. £250 on offer for any referrals we successfully hire.

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The Royal College of Psychiatrists is the professional membership body for psychiatrists and promotes excellent care for people with mental illness. It has 19,000 members and engages with government and the media as the leading voice of the UK’s mental health services. The College is a values-based organisation and, last year, was named Charity of the Year in the European Diversity Awards.

HR Co-ordinator
Human Resources

£33,819 - £37,766 per annum
35 hours per week

In this role you will be required to manage the end to end coordination of our DBS and Safeguarding processes. This means you will work with people at all levels of the College. The role also supports our Workers recruitment process which has direct contact with our valued patients and carers. As a values based organisation we are passionate about ensuring fairness and equity of process and approach, as a result this role will also be our lead on ensuring our HR policies and procedures are up to date at all times, working with colleagues to support with these updates, as well as be the HR departments Data Protection lead.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about ensuring high levels of attention to detail are achieved and maintained. Additionally, as this is a busy role you will need to be able to manage multiple and competing tasks and deadlines calmly, competently and flexibly. 

The College values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, reflecting the population it serves.

We only recruit the best and in return for your commitment the College offers an attractive salary and benefits.

To apply for this role, please visit the College website

Closing date for applications: Friday 2 October 2020 @10am
Interview date: Tuesday 13 October 2020

The College is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Charity registration. no. 228636.

We welcome applications from all sections of the Community.

NO AGENCIES OR PUBLICATIONS PLEASE.