The Role
Here at Fortem Solutions we have an exciting opportunity for an HR Specialist to join our Fortem HR team, based in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. This is a maternity cover, initially for 9 months, however this could be extended. This position is ideal for someone who is confident, driven and passionate to succeed. We need someone to be the knowledge expert for the HR Support Centre and support both standard and escalated enquiries by providing business focused coaching and support for managers. This would be the perfect role for someone with experience of working as an ER Specialist, HR Business Partner, Senior HR Advisor or HR Specialist.
The Project
Your key responsibilities will include:
1. Operate regionally to support branches with employee relations requirements, including regular branch attendance for complex absence meetings, hearings, training sessions.
2. Build relationships with key stakeholders within region to establish effective working relationship built on trust and credibility.
3. Ownership of cases through to closure and appropriate recording of case details.
4. Be the knowledge expert and provide a point of escalation for complex HR Support Centre requirements. Escalate cases as required to ensure timely close out.
5. Ensure management of people issues is consistent with Fortem’s values and behaviours.
6. Coach and train Line Managers on HR issues, providing business focused, risk balanced advice.
7. Provide end to end technical support on TUPE & lead on branch mobilisations.
8. Support HR Support Centre Manager when required.
9. Undertake central HR projects to support the development of the business.
10. Produce monthly board report Management of long- and short-term sickness cases through to return to work at acceptable levels through analysis of cases and active management.
Essential and Desirable Criteria
The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:Essential:
1. Excellent knowledge of employment law and ability to apply a pragmatic rather than text book approach.
2. Ability to understand the business and balance commercial needs with assessed risks.
3. Sound experience in management and coaching.
4. Experience of providing technical and practical support.
5. Ability to manage problems by identifying cause and effect and proposing solutions.
6. End to end TUPE experience.
Desirable:
1. Attention to detail and completer/finisher.
2. Professional and personable telephone manner.
Personal Qualities
We need someone to join and support our team who is proactive, customer focused, approachable with a can do attitude. At Fortem we look for a balance of skills and experience but just as important to us are your values and behaviours.
Additional Information
Some flexibility in working patterns is to be expected and a driving license is essential. We offer you a bright future, one where you will have the opportunity to develop your career with a fast moving, forward thinking company, who recognise and rewards your achievements. In return you will receive not only a great place to work but lots of benefits, please see below:
1. 25 days annual leave + your birthday off.
2. Eligibility to bonus scheme.
3. Up to £1,500 green bonus payment associated with any electric vehicle you purchase.
4. Pay review every January.
5. Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms.
6. Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee.
Other benefits including dental care, private healthcare, cycle-to-work scheme, mobile phone provider discounts & more.
About Us
Here at Fortem we are passionate about people, with a real focus and drive around continuous development. We strongly believe that this passion has allowed us the success we have enjoyed in recent years.
Job Reference: FOR03647 #J-18808-Ljbffr