HR Specialist
Responsible to: HR and Business Development Manager
Contract: consultant – self-employed (£20 to 25 per hour)
Hours: Part-time 16 to 24 hours per week
Location: Hybrid (Home Working and W14 0DT)
Purpose of the Job:
To support the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems, the HR officer will provide guidance to staff and line managers on employee relations matters, with a strong emphasis on staff training and development to enhance employees' skills and career progression throughout their employment journey. The HR specialist will maintain an excellent knowledge of charity policies and procedures, terms and conditions, UK employment law, and HR best practices. Ensuring the continuous improvement of training programmes that align with organisational goals.
Responsibilities:
General:
1. Help create and implement innovative HR initiatives and systems.
2. Offer guidance on policies and procedures with support from Peninsula as needed.
3. Assist in developing a welcoming and effective onboarding experience for new hires.
4. Design training programs focusing on equality, diversity, and conflict resolution.
5. Support performance management and help resolve disciplinary issues.
6. Keep employee records updated.
Probation and Variation:
1. Track probation dates in managers’ calendars and in BrightHR, sending reminders as needed.
2. Attend probation review meetings, take notes, provide documentation, and update BrightHR accordingly.
3. Support with conducting supervision meetings for the support worker team.
4. Help manage contract variations, ensuring all paperwork is signed and records are updated.
Employee Relations:
1. Provide support to staff and managers on UK employment law and charity policies.
2. Assist or lead investigations and disciplinary actions as necessary, seeking support from Peninsula and HR Manager where appropriate.
3. Conduct assessments for staff and manage access to work requirements.
4. Chair monthly staff forums to encourage engagement and communication.
Training and Development:
1. Collaborate with the team to deliver essential training focusing on equality, diversity, and effective conflict resolution.
2. Facilitate workshops on building inclusive workplaces and resolving conflicts.
Recruitment, Selection, and Onboarding:
1. Support with recruitment and selection of front-line care staff.
Policies and Offboarding:
1. Help maintain and update the charity’s policy framework.
2. Assist managers in offboarding processes and ensure exit interviews are conducted.
3. Compile quarterly exit interview reports to identify trends and recommend improvements.
Person Specification:
Knowledge & Experience:
1. Proven experience in HR roles (officer, administrator, etc.).
2. Familiarity with HR functions like recruitment and training.
3. Solid understanding of UK employment law.
4. Proficient in MS Office; HRMS experience is a plus.
5. Excellent organisation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
6. Relevant degree or equivalent training, ideally with HR credentials (CIPD Level 3 or above).
Skills and Attributes:
1. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
2. Comfortable delivering online training and support.
Qualities:
1. Strong time management and multitasking abilities.
2. Effective communicator, both verbally and in writing.
3. A team player who engages well with colleagues.
4. Highly organised and deadline-oriented.
Desirable:
Understanding of health and safety regulations.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity within our workforce. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from various backgrounds.
We prioritise creating a safe environment for children and vulnerable adults. Our recruitment practices ensure thorough vetting to confirm that all candidates are suitable for working in these sensitive areas.
This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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