Assistant HR Business Partner

Diamond Blaque HR Solutions; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector HR provider is looking for an Assistant HR Business Partner to provide essential HR support to operations. The role involves advising managers on policies, supporting HR operations, and engaging with trade unions. Ideal candidates have a GCSE background and either a CIPD qualification or relevant HR experience. Strong communication and analytical skills are required. This position requires a hybrid work model, being in office two days a week.

Qualifications

• GCSEs or equivalent to include Maths and English.
• CIPD qualified or working towards this qualification with relevant experience.
• Advanced IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and guidance on HR policies.
• Support and empower line managers on HR-related matters.
• Engage with trade unions on individual and collective issues.

Skills

Clear advice on HR issues

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Experience in HR department

Understanding of employment law

Experience with senior management

Education

GCSEs including Maths and English

CIPD qualified or working towards it

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Social media literacy

Job description

Description

Our local government clients are recruiting an Assistant HR Business Partner. To provide HR support and assistance to the HR Operations team and give advice and guidance to managers and staff. The successful candidate will be required to be in the office 2 days per week + plus they will also be needed on site for other meetings.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Provide managers and staff with appropriate advice and guidance on policies, terms and conditions of employment and other HR related issues following employment legislation. Support, coach, challenge, and empower Directorate line managers in managing people-related matters (e.g., Disciplinary, grievance, etc.). Dealing with local trade union (TU) representatives in individual cases or local collective issues; Build and maintain relationships with line managers, employees and TU. Responsible for screening all vacancies, identifying potential redeployment opportunities for employees on the redeployment register and assisting in matching them to suitable alternative jobs.

Qualification Essential

• GCSEs or equivalent to include Maths and English
• CIPD qualified, or working towards this, with experience of working effectively in a complex organisation.
• Advanced IT Skills- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), social media.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience Requirements - Criteria to be Evaluated at the Shortlisting Stage.

• A proven track record of providing clear, balanced advice and guidance on HR issues
• Experience of working successfully with Senior Managers on complex HR issues
• Experience of working in an HR department in a customer-focused organisation, proactively facilitating and leading change.
• Significant experience in casework management; disciplinary, grievance, attendance and well-being, conduct and performance.
• Up-to-date employment law knowledge, practical application of case management and ability to apply and implement process and policy change
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Solid understanding and experience in applying employee relations and employment practices to manage employee issues.
• Interpret HR policies and procedures, and provide stakeholders with advice that is tailored to the specific situation.
• Develop HR colleagues and line managers.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to evaluate data and establish key insights
• Ability to interpret financial, people and performance data and commentaries
• Ability to review and challenge content provided by other team members and local HR teams
• Understanding of the Directorate's objectives and priorities
• Able to integrate external sources of data where necessary (e.g. using CIPD / ACAS websites)
• Ability to interpret financial, people and performance data and commentaries, identifying and evaluating the key pressures and opportunities,
• Evaluates current situation based on previous experience; identifies advanced implications/ conclusions from the logical analysis of a complex problem or issue.
• Ensure that data from all relevant sources can be gathered to assess complex problems and develop the most appropriate solution.
• Experience of working successfully with Senior Managers on complex HR issues
• Ability to challenge and influence, as well as take ownership and responsibility

Essential Compliance Requirements

• 3 Years' References.
• A pre-engagement screening is mandatory for this role. Please be prepared for this additional step in the application process.

Diamond Blaque Group, a leading provider in the public sector, is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. Our organisation is deeply committed to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace.