HR Officer

s1jobs; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Blue Light Card discounts

Confidential counselling services

Cycle to Work scheme

Generous holidays

Job summary

Kibble, a specialist provider of services for at risk children and young people across the UK, is seeking an experienced HR professional to join its established HR team in Scotland. The role requires a strong generalist background and the ability to advise managers on policy interpretation and employee relations.

You will support disciplinary, absence management and grievance cases, review job descriptions, assist recruitment, and help drive staff wellbeing and retention through engagement

Qualifications

• SCQF level 8 or above HR qualification.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law.
• Autonomous with ability to manage multiple HR tasks.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on disciplinary, absence management and grievances.
• Support line managers to improve attendance and efficiency.
• Review job descriptions and assist recruitment campaigns.
• Coordinate interviews and provide feedback to candidates.
• Maintain HR information systems and reports.
• Support wellbeing and staff retention initiatives.

Skills

HR generalist

Employee relations

Policy interpretation

Stakeholder management

Education

SCQF level 8 HR qualification

Job description

Kibble is a specialist provider of services for at risk children and young people across the UK. Many of the young people the charity cares for have experienced significant trauma in their lives and we provide a safe, stable environment that is both nurturing and therapeutic. With a robust support network and wide range of integrated services, we offer young people opportunities and encourage them to believe in themselves, feel a sense of belonging, and realise their own self-worth.

Job Purpose

Kibble is seeking experienced HR professionals to join its established HR team. This varied and multi-skilled role requires a strong generalist HR background, supporting line managers and employees to understand, interpret and consistently apply organisational policies and procedures. You will provide technical advice and guidance to managers on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, absence management and grievance cases, drawing on a robust and up-to-date understanding of current employment legislation.

Main Duties

• Develop good working relationships with line managers, supporting them to secure better attendance, behaviour, capability and efficiency from employees thereby contributing to organisational effectiveness.
• Leading management casework including sickness absence, investigation, grievance and discipline, preparing correspondence and giving support and advice to managers.
• Review and update job descriptions, advising managers on recruitment and selection strategies, identifying resourcing gaps and assisting with and developing recruitment campaigns.
• Participation in panel interviews, arranging and providing feedback to both successful and unsuccessful candidates, coordinating the appointment process for successful applicants.
• Managing staff relationships, responding to any queries or problems that they have and managing their expectations .
• Providing support and guidance to the HR Assistants.
• Preparing, checking and authorising appropriate contractual documents regarding terminations, appointments and ad hoc employment variations.
• Using HR information systems to access, input and compile data
• Participation in the review and development of HR policies ensuring these are in line with employment legislation. Participation and contribution to working groups, ad hoc project work and initiatives.
• To maintain an awareness of health and safety at work and to operate a safe working environment for self and others.
• To undertake any other reasonable task as required by the HR Lead or other senior member of staff.
• To support staff wellbeing and retention through proactive employee engagement, advising managers on appropriate interventions, and contributing to initiatives that promote a positive working environment and retain staff.

Person Specification

• Recognised HR qualification at SCQF level 8 or above;
• Minimum of 2 year's previous experience in a similar role;
• A strong understanding of UK employment law is essential for this role;
• Ability to work with a degree of autonomy and manage a number of HR tasks, prioritising effectively within a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment;
• Good judgment and decision-making skills;
• Ability to work in a professional and diligent manner with minimum supervision;
• First class communication skills, including the ability to network and develop relationships at all levels internally and externally;
• Resilient and positive attitude to change and ambiguity;
• Tact, discretion and an understanding of the importance of confidentiality in the work of the HR Office.

Staff Benefits At Kibble

• Learning continues with opportunities for further training, job variety and funded study
• Healthcare significantly contributes to expenses such as dental treatments, new glasses and contact lenses
• Money off shopping and events from Blue Light Card, Costco and other partners
• Discounts are available for childcare through Puddle Lane children's nursery
• Immediate access to confidential counselling helps you prioritise self-care
• Wellbeing perks continue with Cycle to Work and generous holidays