HR Policy Adviser

The Methodist Church in Britain; Dundee; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

5 fixed public holidays

LGPS with employer contributions

Sick pay

Wellbeing support

Flexible working

Career progression opportunities

Family friendly policies

Job summary

Tayside Contracts, the shared operating arm of Angus, Dundee City and Perth & Kinross councils, is seeking an HR Policy Adviser to write, review and maintain employment policies and procedures to stay legally sound and fit for purpose.

The role also supports the Recruitment and Retention Action Plan across catering, cleaning and roads services; CIPD Associate membership is required or equivalent, and a driving licence or other means of travelling efficiently around Tayside.

Qualifications

• CIPD Associate Membership, or equivalent qualification or experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to plan and organise work to meet objectives and deadlines

Responsibilities

• Develop, review and maintain all employment policies and associated procedures
• Ensure policies are legally compliant and operationally effective, aligned with strategic objectives
• Contribute to implementing the Recruitment and Retention Strategy Action Plan
• Help keep the organisation suitably resourced, flexible and resilient as needs change

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Strong written communication

Education

CIPD Associate membership

Job description

This HR Policy Adviser post sits within Tayside Contracts, the shared operating arm of Angus, Dundee City and Perth & Kinross councils. The work centres on writing, reviewing and maintaining employment policies and procedures so they stay legally sound and fit for purpose. It also supports the recruitment and retention action plan across a service covering catering, cleaning and roads work. Candidates need CIPD associate membership or an equivalent, and a driving licence or other means of travelling efficiently around Tayside.

What the job involves

• Develop, review and maintain all employment policies and associated procedures
• Ensure policies are legally compliant and operationally effective, aligned with strategic objectives
• Contribute to implementing the Recruitment and Retention Strategy Action Plan
• Help keep the organisation suitably resourced, flexible and resilient as needs change

Qualifications

• CIPD Associate Membership, or equivalent qualification or experience

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to plan and organise work to meet objectives and deadlines

Checks & eligibility

• Category B driving licence or equivalent entitlement to drive in Great Britain, with access to a vehicle, or able to travel efficiently to other locations

Other

• Flexible, adaptable and assertive, with psychological resilience

What’s offered

• 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 after 5 years' service
• 5 fixed public holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme with 15.7% employer contribution
• Occupational sick pay
• Physical, financial and mental wellbeing support, including an employee assistance programme
• Flexible working and flexible retirement policies
• Learning, development and career progression opportunities
• Family friendly policies