A CIPD qualified HR Business Partner is required for a 6 – 12 month interim contract.

The successful candidate will be experienced at operating at Business Partner level and available to start work at short notice.

Working from home UFN, you will be confident in Trade Union negotiations and provide operational support to Managers on complex ER casework and tribunal management.  This is a broad based generalist BP role so your knowledge of employment and case law will need to be up to date.  You will translate your HR and business skills into strong workforce initiatives and deliver a positive impact in line with strategic priorities.

You will have previously demonstrated your ability to manage organisational and cultural change, restructuring and significant workforce planning.

If this sounds of interest and you require more information please forward your CV to Mera Mann who will be shortlisting applications.

Senior HR Officer (maternity cover) 12 month FTC

Our Cardiff based Financial Services client requires a Senior HR Officer to hit the ground running on a 12 month Maternity contract starting June 2012. Currently working from home, this scenario is likely to continue and exact details are TBC.

Reporting to the Partner, the successful candidate will work closely with a small, efficient HR team dealing with a wide range of all HR issues and confidently supporting the Partners as and when required.

The role is very much a generalist one where you will need to be comfortable and happy doing general administrative tasks as well as the more complex ER, recruitment and reward as the HR team is small and operationally very hands-on.

The Head of Employment Relations role within People Services is a crucial, specialist senior role. You will be an expert in the field of employment relations and provide specialist support to address complex people issues and ensure harmonious employee relations. You will make it easy for Managers to access the specialist support they need. You will be CIPD Level 7 qualified.

Working collaboratively with colleagues in People Services, particularly OD, HR Business Partnering and Operations, and colleagues/leaders across the University is critical to enhancing the employment relations environment and proactively developing and building policy and people management best practices.
Your portfolio includes complex casework, employment law, policy and procedure, trade union engagement and involvement in pay and reward matters.
You are someone who embraces change and challenge and is confident engaging with and influencing a range of senior stakeholders.

As this role is purely remote working, you will be highly competent in the use of digital technology and have the ability to conduct meetings and interact via Microsoft teams which is essential.

·This person will have a broad, generalist HR background and will hit the ground running armed with essential care knowledge and expertise whilst confidently operating as a strong No 2 to the Director of OD.  Supporting and shaping a large, critical change piece you will concentrate on organisational ‘values and vision’ together with engagement.

Main Activities:

·To implement initiatives, conduct research, gather information and make recommendations to increase employee engagement, improve retention and address areas of under-representation within the workforce.

·Develop targeted positive action recruitment campaigns for staff and transferees in line with the priorities set out in the People Plan

·To organise, co-ordinate and ensure all pre-employment and induction processes are undertaken efficiently and in accordance with Legal requirements and Procedures.

·Co-ordinate all secondments, redeployments and restricted duties data ensuring that all records are up to date and HR business partners have all necessary data.

·To monitor the operation of HR policies and procedures and processes to support policy reviews and ensure fair and consistent application.

·To analyse information relating to workforce composition and prepare succession planning, employment monitoring and other management reports.

·To provide general advice, guidance and support on terms and conditions, management of attendance in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures.

·To undertake job evaluation and provide grading advice across the Force, ensuring consistency, equity and integrity of the scheme.

·To assist and work with HR business partners in delivering their portfolios, undertaking specific research and development of policies and practices.

·To assist in the development of HR systems to improve effectiveness and case load activity

·To deliver a customer-focussed service.

·To promote and adhere to the organisations Strategic Equality Plan to support the development of a diverse workforce.

·To fully participate in the performance appraisal process.

Must be an Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and have Level 7 Advanced Diploma or equivalent qualification in Human Resources or work to obtain the qualification within an agreed timescale.

Must have experience in the administration of high volume recruitment and selection processes.

Must be IT literate and have a good working practical knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Word and Excel.