Fixed term contract for 18 months

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 be a Chartered/ Fellow CIPD (or equivalent) with 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: 28th July 2020

Young Citizens is an education charity working in primary and secondary schools to help educate, inspire and motivate the active citizens of tomorrow. Since 1989 Young Citizens ( also known as the Citizenship Foundation), has helped millions of young people understand society’s democratic structures, and the rights and responsibilities of its citizens by running a range of programmes and experiences for young people, with the help of thousands of volunteers.

The purpose of the role is to deliver high quality and efficient HR support across the Charity. This is a key role within the Charity and provides strong and reliable support to the Senior Leadership Team to provide an effective HR service to the organisation. The post holder will work closely with the Director of Finance and Resources to deal with a wide range of HR issues and will be the first point of contact for all recruitment, general HR issues and payroll queries. The post holder will be supported by our external HR consultants.

The post holder must be a diligent, efficient and strong communicator and enjoy building strong relationships within our friendly team. They will also need to be good at using initiative to prospectively identify and effectively resolve any HR and legal issues that may arise from our operations. Some HR experience is essential.

This role will initially be on a remote-working basis, changing to office-based when circumstances permit.

A recruitment pack is attached to this advert which details the job and person specifications.

NOTE: Please include a cover letter explaining how you meet the specifications for the post along with a copy of your CV. CV's without a cover letter will be disqualified.

The closing date for applications is 10 am on 27th July 2020.

Online interviews will be held on Wednesday, 5 August 2020.

HR Manager - Citizens Advice Sandwell

£35,000 p.a (pro rata)

Part-time 22.5 hours per week

Sandwell

Are you a HR qualified professional ready for a new challenge?

We are a leading charity local to the Black Country and a member of a national organisation.

Citizens Advice Sandwell was established over 30 years ago and supports about 15,000 people a year giving advice and support on debt, immigration, benefits, consumer and employment rights as well as many other welfare issues. 

You would be working in a great team with dedicated staff, bringing together the people element of the organisation, leading on learning and development, HR Management, employee engagement and reporting directly to the Chief Executive.

This post is for 22.5 hours, but this can be flexible – you’re welcome to discuss this with us. Part time salary is £22,000 per annum.

We need someone who has some experience, but is ready to move to the next level, who will work autonomously and part of a team and who is confident to make decisions.

CVs not accepted.

Closing date is 30th July at mid-day and interviews will be w/c 10th August.

I am currently partnered exclusively with a leading charity who are looking to recruit a HR Manager on a contract basis. This position does have the potential to be made permanent, and my client will consider the option of 3 or 4 days a week.

The post holder will develop the HR infrastructure to support the growth of the Centre; provide policy advice and practical solutions to HR issues; and ensure the efficient & effective administration of all HR matters. This is a standalone position and previous experience is desired.

The main accountabilities held within this role will include:

• Act as the first point of contact in relation to all internal and external HR related enquiries
• Advise directors and managers on a range of employee related issues including performance management; sickness and absence issues; and disciplinary and grievance matters
• Ensure that the Centre’s HR policies and procedures comply with current legislation and best practice and are updated in accordance with the organisations needs and ethos
• Deliver briefings to relevant forums and groups on HR policies and procedures
• Ensure that all staff and line managers have access to HR Policies and Procedures and the staff handbook, including via the Centre’s intranet
• Oversee and support all stages of the recruitment process
• Manage the overall induction and probation process for all new staff
• Manage the DBS application for all Centre staff, students and volunteers
• Liaise with the finance team to ensure accurate records and assist in the monthly payroll process, including the notification of new employees, pay related contract variations, leave notifications and pension/benefit changes
• Work closely with the Executive Leadership Group and Directors.

If you are looking for a new contract and have the relevant skills and experience for the role, please submit your application ASAP.

We have an exciting opportunity for an HR expert to support our small London-based charity with its vital work helping women with convictions to become work-ready and find employment.

We need someone to help us ensure we have the right people in the right roles, that our staff’s training and development is prioritised and that we have a happy, high-performing culture that means we can maximise our impact as a charity.

The successful candidate will have at least five years’ experience in an HR generalist role with solid and up to date knowledge of UK employment legislation and its application. Experience in developing and supporting line managers is essential, underpinned by an excellent understanding of coaching and mentoring approaches to people management. We retain an external HR consultancy for high-level advice should we need it, but you will still need a track record of managing a complex caseload. Qualification-wise, CIPD Level 5 is the minimum requirement, with level 7 preferred.

We are happy for the successful candidate to work primarily from home if they prefer but with occasional time spent in the office to ensure that they have every opportunity to build strong working relationships and understand our work.

An exciting new opportunity has become available to join our dynamic, fast-paced, hardworking HR team to deliver efficient human resource services for a Stockport town centre based charity.

We are looking for a warm, professional, confident and articulate individual to deliver an efficient HR service and the highest standards of internal and external customer care to our employees nationally. Working from our busy Stockport Town Centre office you will ensure that rigorous personnel procedures are carried out in accordance with agency and stakeholder requirements. Additionally, you will advise and support senior staff in respect of welfare issues, ill health and attendance, capability, grievance, disciplinary procedures and ensure legal compliance, fairness, consistency and good practice in all personnel matters and procedures.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about HR and are truly committed to providing excellent customer service.  A perfect starting point for an enthusiastic individual with full exposure to all aspects of the employee life cycle.  Extensive support and mentoring given for the successful applicant and an opportunity for CIPD support on completion of probationary period. 

We have an exciting opportunity for an HR expert to support our South Gloucestershire-based charity with its vital work helping our communities to fulfil their potential.

We need someone to help us ensure we have the right people in the right roles, that our staff’s training and development is prioritised and that we have a happy, high-performing culture that means we can maximise our impact as a charity.

The successful candidate will have at least five years’ experience in an HR generalist role with solid and up to date knowledge of UK employment legislation and its application. Experience in developing and supporting line managers is essential, underpinned by an excellent understanding of coaching and mentoring approaches to people management. Qualification-wise, CIPD Level 5 is the minimum requirement.

We are happy for the successful candidate to work primarily from home but, as we gradually reopen our offices they will be expected to spend time in the office to ensure that they have every opportunity to build strong working relationships and understand our work.

Job Overview

To work closely with managers and directors to formulate and deliver People Plans, HR processes and systems that will support the delivery of Advance’s strategic plan. 

Responsibilities 

• Support the Head of HR to efficiently and effectively deliver the People Strategy
• Work with Directors and Senior Managers to effectively design and implement people plans that contribute to the overall strategic plan and HR vision
• Continually develop and review HR policies and procedures and produce templates and guides to assist managers and staff.
• Lead on complex employee relations matters, up to and including tribunal level, whilst ensuring excellent support to people managers and Directors

Qualifications

• Level 7 CIPD qualified or equivalent qualification
• Strong HR employee relations experience
• Experience of working within a Business Partnering model, collaborating closely with managers and senior stakeholders

Our client, a leading Charity brand now has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR Business Partner to join them on a permanent basis.

As HR Business Partner in this a highly visible, customer facing role, you will be an integral part of the leadership teams within your assigned client areas. You will partner proactively with Directors and their management teams on the creation, development and delivery of People Plans that meet strategic priorities, identifying HR requirements and commissioning the appropriate resources from HR specialist teams. As HR Business Partner you will also act as a change agent to support people and culture development and will be directly accountable for delivery on a range of strategic projects.

To be considered you will require:

• Chartered / Fellow CIPD qualification or equivalent experience
• Proven track record operating as an HR Business Partner at a strategic level including multi-sector and multi HR discipline experience
• Expert HR planning with the ability to combine strategic insight and people expertise in order to change the way an organisation thinks about its people
• Experience of people management to include coaching, developing and performance management of others
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to delivery through others
• Experience of managing change arising from significant organisation and cultural changes
• Strong influencing, facilitation & communication Skills
• Good project & programme management skills

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 are seeking an experienced and well-qualified HR Adviser to join the team at Hope for Justice, with a primary focus on recruitment, staff development and well-being.

Overview

Main Purpose

To provide advice and assistance to line managers in relation to a broad range of HR matters with a main focus on recruitment, staff development and well-being.

Department: Operations/HR

Location: Head Office

Reporting To: HR Manager

Main Duties

• Deliver high quality HR advice to staff and managers in relation to all aspects of the employee lifecycle ensuring compliance with policies, employment law and regulations
• Provide HR support on all aspects of operational HR including recruitment across Head Office and the wider group.
• Assist with the management of all core Employee Relations cases (incl sickness, performance management, grievance and disciplinary processes)
• Liaise with the HR Manager to ensure appropriate support provided on complex ER issues
• Champion the development of people management skills within the group
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR systems and practices
• Manage the dedicated HR mail accounts

Key Result Areas

• All HR enquiries responded to promptly and with accuracy
• HR systems and practices developed for efficiency
• People Management development

Soft Skills

• Excellent organisational/prioritisation skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to identify staff development needs
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Technical Skills

• Ability to write and present information
• Generalist HR experience
• Experience with HRIS (desired)

Experience & Education

• Minimum level 5 CIPD qualified or equivalent
• Proven experience facilitating, advising, guiding and supporting line managers on a range of ER issues
• Demonstrable understanding of HR compliance with legislation
• In depth knowledge of best practice HR operations & processes

Senior HR Advisor - £40K-£45K plus excellent benefits

6-month contract

The memcom recruitment team are looking for a Senior HR Advisor on behalf of a professional body based in Central London.

Working closely with the Director of People, your role will be to advise senior staff on policies and procedures, handle complex disciplinaries or grievances and play an active role in implementing forward-thinking HR projects to drive the Association forward.

You will be the key point of contact for any ER-related queries as well as salary/job terms and conditions, and generally assist others in the HR team to ensure a smooth-running, sleek and professional HR service.

MCIPD qualified (or equivalent), the successful candidate will be highly experienced in policies and procedures pertaining to employee relations, redundancies, writing and implementing HR policies and procedures, reporting and restructures.

You should also be able to start within a couple of weeks and be interested in a 6-month contract with a chance of extension.

Do you want to be part of an organisation that fights for children every single day? Then join us as HR Specialist, working with service managers to develop and deliver innovative, best practice HR solutions, to meet the organisation's objectives, promote the culture and values that foster a positive employee relations environment and ensure fair and respectful treatment of our employees.

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 Specialist you will provide advice and guidance to the organisation in line with our policies, processes and HR best practice. You will partner with managers from across Save the Children to develop people solutions and recommendations to meet service needs, including international HR considerations where required. You will also proactively manage cases to resolve issues within reasonable timeframes, in line with employment legislation and provide guidance/coaching to service managers on managing people issues. Project management of HR Projects, including delivery of organisational People & Culture Strategy projects is also an essential part of this role. In addition you will:

• Proactively manage cases to resolve issues within reasonable timeframes, in line with employment legislation and providing guidance/coaching to service managers on managing people issues

• Partner with the Talent & Learning Development teams to develop and deliver bespoke workshops to upskill managers in the application of SCUK's HR policies, procedures and best practice

• Provide technical advice and guidance on all aspects of organisational change

• Design, develop and implement innovative HR policies and practices that meet organisation requirements, comply with legislation and contribute to the development of organisation and HR Strategy to include international HR considerations.

To be successful you will have a strong background in HR and expert knowledge of professional HR practice and procedure gained through a recognised professional qualification e.g. MCIPD (or equivalent) as well as significant operational delivery. The ability to think strategically and see the ‘bigger picture' is important to this role as well as the ability to understand how successful management of complex people issues influences organisation culture and enables delivery of strategic priorities. You will also have:

• Evidence of managing large and complex projects, with great planning, organising and prioritisation skills

• The ability to research, develop and implement HR policies and practices that drive delivery of organisation priorities

• Evidence of operational delivery skills with the emphasis on delivering high quality, customer orientated services to meet required SLAs and KPIs

• Technical expertise in ER case management to include complex change management (including TUPE) and an in-depth understanding and practical application of employment legislation and best practice.

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: 19th July

Do you want to be part of an organisation that fights for children every single day?Then join us as HR Officer to be the first point of contact for HR services for employees and managers, providing information and guidance on core HR policy and process.

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.

The role of HR Officer is a customer-focused and multi-functional role providing an effective transactional service across the areas of recruitment, onboarding and post-employment support such as learning and development and contractual changes. You will be expected to build and maintain relationships with service managers and other customers as well as the wider HR community and you will think creatively to resolve manager and customer queries. In addition you will:

• Ensure the delivery of high quality, customer focused services in line with established SLAs and KPIs

• Provide a responsive transaction processing facility for all HR transactional activity, working flexibly across systems and specialisms in an efficient, effective and customer-focused manner

• Provide advice and guidance to customers in line with HR policy and procedures, HR best practice and legislative requirements

• Provide a responsive recruitment administration service reflecting high standards of customer service in line with recruitment policy and process

• Ensure that changes to employment arrangements are progressed to quality and time in line with SCUK HR policy

• Provide a responsive Learning and Development administration service reflecting high standards of customer service in line with Learning and Development policy.

To be successfulyou will have excellent knowledge of professional HR practice and procedure gained through practical experience and application or as part of a recognised course of study (e.g. part qualified CIPD or equivalent). Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to understand and resolve complex queries is also essential, as is the ability to work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining 100% accuracy. This is a busy and varied role, and you should be able to work at pace to respond to customer requirements whilst balancing the need to deliver key priorities. In addition you will have:

• Experience in HR Processes and giving generalist advice on a range of operational HR services, through different channels including email, telephone and face to face

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to include the ability to respond to written correspondence and queries

• working knowledge of employment legislation and its practical application

• Experience in delivering first level HR information and guidance in relation to HR policy and process.

• The ability to work comfortably with a range of different HR information and administration systems, databases and reporting tools in order to capture and retrieve data, store employment records and enable reporting.

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: 19th July

I am currently looking for an experienced temporary HR Assistant for an amazing children's charity. You will provide a responsive processing facility for all HR transactional activity and will be the first point of contact for managers, employees and the public accessing HR services, providing information and guidance on core HR activities. This role requires a DBS (if you do not have a current DBS this is something that can be processed).

Main duties:
Provide first line HR advice and guidance and will manage and resolve customer enquiries and requests for service support in line with the relevant policies and procedures
Provide line managers and other customers with information and guidance on core HR policy and process to include signposting to internet-based HR policies, processes and guidance
Provide a responsive transaction processing facility for all HR transactional activity, working flexibly across systems and specialisms
Maintain accurate administrative systems to support the delivery of the principles underpinning the new HR service delivery model
Delivery of HR transactional processes in one of several fields (Payroll, recruitment, training administration, employee administration) in order to progress transactional activity across these areas accurately and within required timescales
Provide advice and information on processing transactions to customers and other stakeholders including colleagues in HR
Maintain up to date knowledge of changes to policy and procedures and legislative changes to ensure that information and advice provided to customers reflects up to date position.
Produce a range of letters, correspondence and other documentation to support changes across a range of areas (Payroll, recruitment, training administration, employee administration) to quality and time in line with SLAs and KPIs.
Provide advice and guidance to customers of the service in line with HR policy and procedures framework, HR best practice and legislative requirements
Ensure excellence in customer handling, providing first point of contact for all HR queries.
Provide a responsive onboarding administration service
Ensures offers of employment issued in line with policy, agreed SLA and KPI requirements
Understands approach to safe recruitment in respect of employment vetting checks to include DBS checks and uses this to progress required checks.
Ensures appropriate and comprehensive information and documentation sent to Recruiting Managers and candidates at all stages in the process and that changes to employment arrangements are progressed
Understanding of the link between data captured within Oracle HR System and the ability to extract data and produce reports

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