We are looking for a Senior HR Advisor to cover maternity leave in a busy, award winning HR Team.

• Full Time (37 hours per week)
• 1 year fixed term

Job Focus

Providing a professional HR service to designated parts of the business, ensuring consistent application of HR policy and management practice.

Supporting the Department in the delivery of its strategic aims and assisting with the development, review and monitoring of HR initiatives, policies and practices.

Contribute to the development of a supportive, learner centred culture, through promotion of the Company’s values in all relationships and initiatives.

Key Accountabilities

• To provide a professional advisory service to managers on a range of HR issues, including the application of HR policies, procedures and practices covering such areas as:-
• Recruitment and Selection
• Change Management
• Absence and Performance Management
• Disciplinary and Grievance matters
• Equality and Diversity
• Bullying & Harassment
• Health & Well-being
• Reward and recognition
• Advise Managers in the development, implementation and review of departmental HR plans to ensure the most effective and efficient use of resources. Ensure the accurate and timely management of all contractual arrangements for staff.  Meeting with managers regularly; to ensure the proactive management of all HR issues arising within their Departments.
• To coach and advise managers at all levels in implementing effective performance management practices and raising standards in line with Company’s performance management processes. Monitoring and auditing staff reviews, following up with feed-back to line managers as required to assist in the continuous improvement of performance and objective management.
• To assist Line Managers in short and long term absence through regular and timely reviews and follow up actions in accordance with absence procedures.
• To advise, guide and support line managers in resolving employee grievances at the earliest possible stage, avoiding the need for formal procedures to be invoked.
• To keep abreast of developments in HR practice and case-law, undertaking research and benchmarking studies as required and updating or developing HR policies where relevant.
• To participate in the development and delivery of training to managers on HR procedures and practices
• To support the implementation of Health and well-being initiatives and other Departmental priorities; taking the lead and project managing as delegated.
• To monitor the implementation of HR procedures across all designated areas, using HR reports, implementing effective strategies to support managers in delivering consistency in their practice
• To advise and support change programmes in partnership with relevant senior managers, ensuring effective consultation processes and equality of opportunity is embedded throughout.
• To participate and where appropriate represent HR at working groups/ meetings both internal and external to the organisation

Other Tasks

1. Comply with all Policies & Procedures, keeping abreast of any changes and adjusting practice and/or systems to ensure continued compliance.
2. Ensure that all aspects of the Financial Regulations are followed.
3. Contribute to and represent the overall visions and values of the Company.
4. Actively promote the diversity agenda.
5. Ensure that all services are delivered in compliance with the Welsh Language Standards.
6. To flexibly respond to the needs of the business and to provide an effective service to our learners and other stakeholders.
7. Any other duties as may be considered appropriate for this post.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

In partnership with the Company, take responsibility for personal development, including:

1. Participating in an annual staff review and identifying development needs.
2. Updating of professional, teaching and training skills and qualifications, through attending staff development opportunities, joining professional bodies and keeping informed of educational and professional initiatives.

GENERAL

This description is not intended to establish a total definition of the job, but an outline of the responsibilities you are expected to undertake.  From time to time you may be required to undertake any other duties commensurate with your level of responsibility. 

This is a description of the job as it is at present constituted.  It is company practice to periodically examine employees’ job descriptions and to update them to ensure that they relate to the job as then being performed, or to incorporate whatever changes are being proposed.  You will, therefore, be expected to participate in any discussions relating to Job Description change.

About you:

• Proven track record in a generalist HR role
• Membership or associate membership of CIPD
• Relevant degree or experience at an equivalent level
• Up to date knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits for you:

• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the business is closed for two weeks over the Christmas period
• A Local Government Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 21% (2023)
• 2 staff well-being days
• Discounted study opportunities.