HR Advisor

Gambling Commission; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental regulatory body in Birmingham is seeking an Employee Relations Manager to oversee complex casework and improve People Policies. The role requires strong communication skills, the ability to manage multiple cases, and up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation. You will contribute to creating a collaborative workplace and support change initiatives. This position offers a salary of £38,000 with significant pension contributions and additional benefits.

Benefits

Civil Service Pension with 28.97% employer contribution

26 days holiday, rising to 29 after two years

Holiday purchase scheme

Flexible working policies

Ergonomic office near Birmingham New Street Station

Qualifications

• Up to date knowledge of employment legislation.
• Experience managing multiple complex cases.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations casework and people-related issues.
• Maintain and improve People Policies, ensuring compliance.
• Support teams through policy consultations and change initiatives.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage complex cases

Strong IT skills

Prioritization skills

Flexible and adaptable

Education

CIPD qualified or willingness to achieve Level 5

Job description

Overview

You will be responsible for the effective management of employee relations casework and people related issues by providing advice and coaching managers to effectively handle casework and issues from start to finish.

You will manage the upkeep of our People Policies making recommendations for improvement and ensuring compliance with employment legislation. You will role model our Ways of Working and will build capability, resources, and confidence both within People Services and the organisation to make it a great place to work.

You will be part of the broader People Services team, working collaboratively and flexibly to deliver joined up professional services, advice, and solutions that align with our strategic objectives

The team:

Our People Services team are at the heart of our people-centric culture. Your expertise will help shape a thriving, collaborative workplace, empowered to make gambling fairer, safer and crime free. You\'ll play a key role in supporting managers, resolving challenges, and driving positive change-making every day rewarding and impactful.,

+ You will be responsible for providing trusted professional employment advice by applying specific ER knowledge

+ You will have the ability to analyse and understand complex casework and react swiftly, highlighting risks and trends where appropriate and identifying well-reasoned and pragmatic recommendations on how to proceed. You will be able to work independently in applying professional expertise.

+ You will use and apply people data to actively identify trends and agree proactive actions to address areas of concern.

+ You will be the custodian of policies to support operational HR activities and processes, ensuring alignment to relevant process documentation.

+ You will identify opportunities to provide information and guidance through self service resources, which builds knowledge and capability across the wider organisation.

+ You will work with our Policy Working Group and other key stakeholders, to ensure people policies are kept up to date and are in an appropriate and accessible format.

+ You will develop and maintain a policy review schedule and ensure this is communicated and understood by colleagues and managers as well as those involved in reviewing policies.

+ With the support of the HR Operations Manager, you will lead on developing policy outputs and communicating these to the business.

+ You will support with the consultation of policy change and implementation via our recognised trade union.

+ You will use data and insights from people surveys and audits to ensure policies are fit for purpose and in line with employment legislation.

+ You will play an important role in implementing change projects (Competency and Wellbeing Frameworks) in the business to support employee relations initiatives.

The above does not constitute an exhaustive list of duties. The post holder may be required to perform any reasonable tasks commensurate with the level of responsibility at the request of their Manager., Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying as we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

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Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

+ UK nationals
+ nationals of the Republic of Ireland
+ nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
+ nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
+ nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
+ individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
+ Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
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+ Up to date knowledge of employment legislation and potential future developments.
+ Previous experience of managing a number of complex cases at any one time.
+ Excellent communication and team working skills.
+ Flexible and adaptable, managing a wide variety of tasks, and dealing with unexpected changes at short notice.
+ Ability to interpret and present people data and have strong IT skills.
+ Ability to prioritise and respond to requests with tight deadlines, along with multi-tasking in a fast-paced working environment, whilst still maintaining a strong attention to detail.
+ Strong prioritisation skills to manage competing demands.

Desirable criteria:

+ CIPD qualified or willing towards achieving Level 5

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £38,000, Gambling Commission contributes £11,008 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

+ Civil Service Pension, with 28.97% employer contribution. Click for more information

+ 26 days\' holiday, rising to 29 days after two years\' service (pro rata)

+ Holiday purchase scheme (option to buy up to five extra days annual leave)

+ Flexible working & family friendly policies

+ Ergonomic, fully accessible office, very close to Birmingham New Street Station

+ Open, collaborative and people focused culture