Human Resources Advisor

TN United Kingdom; Stockport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing exceptional care and education for children and young people. As a Human Resources Advisor, you will play a vital role in supporting operational teams across the North West. This office-based position involves travel to various residential homes and educational establishments, ensuring that HR activities are conducted with integrity and professionalism. You will build strong relationships with key stakeholders, delivering high-quality Employee Relations support while adapting to the dynamic needs of the organization. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, this role offers a fulfilling opportunity to contribute to a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Experience in HR and administration is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate regional case logs and report weekly.
• Administer HR documentation and organize meetings.
• Support the Regional HRBP and promote equality and diversity.

Skills

Effective Communication

Independent Work

Deadline Management

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Confidentiality

Resilience

Education

CIPD Level 3

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

ITrent HR System

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Human Resources Advisor reporting to the HRBP

Office based with travel through the North West. (Greater Manchester, Preston, Warrington & Halton and North Wales areas)

Up to £30,000

Who are Cambian?

We are the Cambian group, the largest independent provider of care and education for children and young people. We believe that everyone has a personal best. Those we care for and those who care for them. You’ll find that you’re part of a close and supportive team and will get to work with a wide variety of individuals, all focused on achieving the best outcome for everyone. The better we work together, the more we can help the people we care for achieve their personal best too.

The work you will do will support our Operational teams and in turn this will help them support the young people we look after and grow our reputation as provider of the best quality behavioural health services in the UK. We already have 24 Ofsted ‘Outstanding Provider’ Awards, join us and help us achieve more.

The post holder will be part of a team that provides a professional, impartial and balanced Employee Relations (ER) advice service and case management provision to our business. The purpose of the team is to provide focussed Employee Relations support to the organisation and we are committed to delivering a high-quality service that clearly demonstrates added value to the business. To provide first class support to the Human Resources unit.

The post holder must hold a valid driving licence and have access to your own car. This is an office-based role with travel to support meetings within Children’s Residential Homes and Educational establishments.

The work we carry out is high volume, varied and fast paced. Although this role will be based in one of our North west Regional office in Heaton Mersey, Stockport, travel will be required throughout the North West (Greater Manchester, Preston, Warrington & Halton & North wales), covering both residential homes and educational sites.

You will have regular contact with Managers at all levels and will be focused on building strong and credible relationships with key internal stakeholders. You will be pragmatic and solutions focussed with a balanced and highly ethical and impartial approach. You will deliver all HR activity in a consistent manner, reflecting best practice and appropriately mitigating HR related risks promoting positive employee relations.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate and current regional case log
• Weekly regional case log reporting to Regional Operations Director and HRBP
• Administration of letters invites/outcomes/disciplinary/investigation packs, filing and maintaining employee personnel folders
• Organise meetings/booking venues and supporting with note taking
• Attend HR and Operational meetings on occasion and where appropriate
• Provide support to the Regional HRBP
• Promote equality and diversity as part of the culture of the organisation
• All roles will be expected to undertake any other appropriate duties as required by the Head of HR including providing cover for colleagues

Essential Experience and Skills Required:

To do this job effectively a person will:

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Work under own initiative and independently
• Have the ability to work to deadlines and on occasion under pressure
• Take direction and work as part of a team
• Work in partnership and liaise with other professionals
• Maintain a methodical approach, with exceptional attention to detail
• Take responsibility for own work
• Be able to use judgement to know when to ask for help and guidance
• Demonstrate resilience and able to work in an organisation that is undergoing change due to development and growth
• Appreciate and understand the need for confidentiality in dealing with all HR/ER and training issues
• Understand Equal Opportunities and Anti-Discriminatory Practice issues along with general HR legislation and processes
• Be computer literate and proficient in use of MS Microsoft (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint & Excel)
• Work flexibly according to the needs of the service
• Hold a full, current driving licence and access to a vehicle

Experience within the childcare sector would be highly advantageous.

Desired Experience and Skills required:

• Note taking
• Knowledge of ITrent HR system
• HR and administration experience
• CIPD Level 3 or working towards