Our local authority client based in South London are urgently seeking an experienced HR Adviser.
*£24.17 an hour Umbrella*
Job Purpose
These roles will provide the advice to managers supporting the bulk of the casework. Cases that could result in dismissal or appeals against dismissal will not form part of this role’s responsibilities.
Senior HR Officers will undertake and support managers with most casework with little day to day supervision. The role will navigate and help support mangers in accessing the Council’s HR policies, processes and procedures. Giving advice and guidance as to the interpretation of these in the context of organisational precedent and custom & practice. Where necessary, they will act as the gateway to managers accessing more senior HR managers for complex cases.
Main Duties
* To provide high quality, focussed advice and guidance to managers on matter such the application of the council’s formal employment procedures including organisational change.
* Undertake casework up to and including Employee at Risk level in order to support service managers in resolving issues within reasonable timescales e.g. investigations, disciplinary, performance and absence cases, taking account of employment legislation and organisational precedent.
* Provides guidance/coaching to service managers on managing people issues.
* Ensure all casework is completed in timely manner in line with the targets set by the manager and in accordance with agreed HR standards.
* Work as part of a team, covering for colleagues as appropriate, focused on the delivery of high quality HR advice
* Likely to work on small/low risk/less complex organisational changes and will contribute to larger organisational change project, supporting a more senior colleague.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
* CIPD qualified/part qualified or a minimum of two year’s relevant experience
* Experience of the management of routine casework including re-organisations and TUPE.
* Experience of working with management, colleagues and trades unions to achieve consistent and equitable solutions
* Experience of working with health & safety colleagues on health & wellbeing strategies including stress management, and Occupational Health interventions
Please apply with your updated CV ensuring that any gaps in employment are explained.
At this point, may we take this opportunity to thank you for the interest you have shown in this role. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not always possible to respond to everyone. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 7 days, your application for this vacancy will have been unsuccessful.