000A 78CE / 1 – HR Officer

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Bolton le Sands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Bolton le Sands is seeking a motivated HR professional to support their HR team. The role includes providing advice on employment law and HR policies, assisting with HR projects, and contributing to the team's objectives. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a good understanding of HR practices. This position offers a pathway for career progression within the organization.

Qualifications

• Able to understand, interpret, and apply the HR Policy Framework.
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law.
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Support managers in operating the HR policy framework.
• Provide advice on terms and conditions and employee relations issues.
• Undertake relevant professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Understanding employment law

Ability to build effective relationships

Flexibility in work planning

Research and analysis skills

Education

CIPD Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle HR system

Job description

Overview

Primary Purpose of the Job
To work as part of the HR Team, delivering HR interventions, providing employment advice/HR solutions to staff and managers and contributing to the development of the HR policy framework

Responsible to
Deputy HR/OD Business Partner

Responsible for
This is not always a management post but at levels 2 to 4 may be required to lead small teams/project teams as appropriate.

Principal Responsibilities
To support the achievement of the HR Team’s key work objectives, contained within the Service Plan

To provide high quality advice to managers on employment law and the Council’s people policy framework

• To develop and enhance your contribution to the team by managing your progression from a Grade 5 to a Grade 8 post.
• To work across the HR/OD Service where required

Main Duties

CAREER GRADE HR LEVEL 1

1. To work as part of the HR Team to support the delivery of an effective, high quality service
2. To support Managers in operating the HR policy framework e.g. Recruitment & Selection, Grievance, Disciplinary, Managing Absence and Managing Capability etc
3. To provide advice and guidance and support to managers and staff in relation to Terms and Conditions and Employee Relations issues
4. To develop and maintain a network of internal and external contacts and sources of information.
5. To keep abreast of organisation changes and developments and the impact on the work of the HR Team.
6. To access and maintain the Oracle system and any additional manual information systems that may be required in order to provide accurate information, access to services, advice and support to the team
7. To extract, analyse and collate written and numerical information from a variety of sources

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To liaise and work effectively with other teams within the PT Division e.g. OH, H&S, OD

To conduct one to one meetings with staff/managers, providing advice around redeployment, sickness etc

To undertake relevant professional/management development

CAREER GRADE HR LEVEL 2a

1. Fulfilment of all Career Grade HR Level 1 responsibilities with minimal supervision
2. To advise and support managers in implementing and managing the consequences of organisational change e.g restructures, redeployment of staff
3. To plan and facilitate consultation with the Trades Unions on proposals and changes, (e.g providing advice at JOG meetings) to maintain good partnership working.
4. To complete disciplinary, sickness, grievance and managing capability casework process
5. To maintain a practical awareness and understanding of legislative requirements and external best practice in HR delivery and be able to advise managers on current and future provisions in detail
6. To undertake directed research into employment policy and strategy issues using published material, the Internet and liaison with key contacts
7. To interrogate HR management information from various sources and analyse and interpret the results
8. To support the production and delivery of team reports and presentations to colleagues and senior managers concerning the strategic HR agenda
9. To contribute to the continuous development of HR policy and procedural framework.
10. To facilitate and deliver management workshops on HR issues.
11. To undertake relevant professional/management development

CAREER GRADE HR LEVEL 2b

1. Fulfilment of all Career Grade HR Level 1 and Level 2a responsibilities with little or no supervision
2. To provide pro-active advice to service managers within their own portfolio of services
3. To contribute to the on-going development of the Council’s HR policy framework.
4. To undertake detailed research and analysis into HR management information and produce options and recommendations for improvements.
5. To represent HR at Departmental Joint Consultative Committees and other Trade Union consultation meetings
6. To work effectively cross departmentally e.g. represent HR on corporate initiatives
7. To manage small teams of staff and project teams where required
8. To produce and deliver complex reports and presentations groups of customers
9. To support Managers in resolving complex HR issues, including full casework process
10. To manage projects, e.g. restructures
11. To identify their own development needs and undertake relevant continuous professional development

CAREER GRADE HR LEVEL 3

1. Fulfilment of all Career Grade HR Level 1 to Level 3 responsibilities with very little or no supervision
2. To manage an departmental HR portfolio of service areas
3. To lead on policy development research and Corporate HR projects.
4. To develop HR management information systems and tailor complex reports to customer needs, (e.g trades unions, DMTs)
5. To lead complex casework issues, completing the full process presenting to panel
6. To work effectively with partners and representing the council at regional working groups as required.
7. To deputise for the Deputy HRBP and HRBP at meetings where required
8. To design, produce and deliver strategic reports and presentations to senior managers and colleagues
9. To manage HR projects and strategies within services e.g SaE Reviews, TUPE transfer
10. To manage their own and continue to undertake relevant continuous professional development

Date Job Description prepared/updated
March 2013

Job Description prepared by
Corporate HRBP

Stage One
Disabled Candidates are guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria

The Minimum Essential Requirements for the above Post are as Follows:	Method of Assessment
1.	Skills and Knowledge
1.	Able to understand, interpret and apply the HR Policy Framework.	Application Form/ Interview/Presentation
2.	An up to date knowledge of employment law	Application Form/Interview
3.	Able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing in order to persuade and influence within the HR service delivery.	Application Form/Presentation
4.	Able to respond to and follow up requests for information using ICT appropriately.	Application Form/Interview
5.	Able to plan and prioritise work, whilst retaining flexibility to change work plans to meet new requirements.	Application Form/Interview
6.	Able to form and maintain effective working relationships, within and outside of own team	Application Form/Interview
7.	An understanding of the importance of consultation with the Trades Unions and the skills and protocols involved	Application Form/Interviews
8.	Able to work on own initiative to respond to a variety of situations that can occur on a daily basis.	Interview
9.	An understanding of the Council’s key priorities and how these will impact on the management of people	Application Form/Interview
10.	Aware of and able to use a variety of tools to research and investigate issues including analysis of HRMI in order to provide HR solutions	Interview/Test
11.	To validate management proposals and provide HR advice as to the law, our policy framework and best practice	Application Form /Test
13.	Promoting equality and diversity – Understand how knowledge of our diverse communities can help us to deliver effective services and reduce disadvantage in the borough. Listen to contributions made to service development without prejudice. Challenge behaviours and processes which do not support the council’s work to eliminate discrimination; advance equality of opportunity; and foster good relations, while being prepared to accept feedback about own behaviour.	Application Form/Interview
14.	Customer Care – Listen and respond to customer need, seek out innovative ways of consulting service users and engaging partners. Network with others to develop services for the benefit of the service users	Application Form/Interview
15.	Developing Self and Others – Coach and mentor others. Be willing to share learning and encourage others to do the same. Listen to others and respond to their needs. Apply a range of development activities to develop and train staff. Endorse the principles of Investor in People. Strives for improvement and take responsibility for own development. Be self-confident and lead by example	Application Form/Interview
2. Experience/Qualifications/Training etc
1.	CAREER GRADE HR LEVEL 1 – candidate undertaking Certificate in Personnel Practice and Core Management Programme (years 1 and 2 of CIPD) Experience of Microsoft Office	Application Form/ Certificate
2.	CAREER GRADE HR LEVEL 2a – candidate in final year of CIPD and writing work-related dissertation with HR experience (providing advice, casework etc) or fully qualified with limited experience. Fully competent in Microsoft Office and experience of using HRMI	Application Form/ Certificate
3.	CAREER GRADE HR LEVEL 2b – Fully qualified Graduate CIPD Member demonstrating appropriate CPD. Experience of working in HR and delivering HR interventions e.g. full casework process, restructures	Application Form/ Certificate
4.	CAREER GRADE HR LEVEL 3– Fully qualified Graduate CIPD Member demonstrating appropriate CPD with management and extended HR experience. Experience of managing projects and staff teams	Application Form/ Certificate

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