Scripture Union is a national mission-movement, the aims of which are to create opportunities for children and young people to explore the Bible, respond to Jesus and grow in faith. We are currently seeking a dynamic and efficient Human Resources Officer to provide quality administrative and HR generalist support across the full range of the HR function.
The successful candidate will:
* Give support and guidance on the application of all HR policies and procedures to the Director of Finance and Services, line managers and all staff.
* Co-ordinate end to end recruitment campaigns, and support managers through the recruitment process.
* Undertake HR induction and onboarding processes with all new staff covering relevant HR policies and training them in the use of the HR database.
* Co-ordinate the annual salary review process, including being confident in benchmarking roles against current market data.
* Manage and maintain staff contracts and other HR electronic and paper files.
* Be competent in the use of HRIS systems and ability to analyse and present data from the system.
* Work closely with the Finance team by providing information to them in respect of payroll, pensions, holiday pay, maternity/paternity/adoption pay and any other relevant matters
* Maintain knowledge of employment legislation, advising the Director of Finance and Services of opportunities to improve HR policies and procedures, updating them as appropriate.
* Take a keen interest in staff culture, and wellbeing initiatives to promote engagement across the Movement.
* Coordinate staff training and development events including quarterly Induction and Training Days for new staff at our National Offices.
If this describes you, and you are in agreement with the aims and beliefs of Scripture Union, then we would like to hear from you. To apply for this role, in the first instance please submit your CV and a covering letter. We will contact shortlisted candidates to ask them to complete an application form ahead of interview. For more details, please download the job profile below.
We provide a range of benefits to reward our employees which includes: 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an additional 5 days to volunteer on a Scripture Union event. Group pension scheme, with up to 12% employer contribution. Life insurance (death in service), and free Bible reading notes.
This role is based at our National Offices, but offers the opportunity for hybrid working in line with our policy. If you have any questions about this role, please contact, HR Officer by e-mail and they will call you back.
Closing date: 21st April 2025
Interview date: 29th April 2025
Interview location: Trinity House, Opal Court, MK15 0DF
The Movement takes Safeguarding seriously. This role will require an Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service and have an occupational requirement to be filled by a committed Christian, active in church life. Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9 applies. We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from people, regardless of their background.