As a charitable registered provider of short-term social housing operating in Southend-on-Sea, we believe everyone should have a home of their own. At times individuals may require support from HARP and other agencies to maintain a tenancy and avoid a return to homelessness.
As our HR Coordinator, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring our people feel supported and valued. Working closely with the management team, you’ll oversee all HR functions, from recruitment and onboarding to staff wellbeing and compliance. Your work will help foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture where our team can thrive.
To be considered for this role, you would need to be flexible, empathetic, discreet, inclusive and resilient. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills too.
Main Responsibilities:
Recruitment & Onboarding
1. Assist in the recruitment process, including drafting job adverts, posting vacancies, and scheduling interviews.
2. Coordinate the onboarding process, including preparing offer letters, contracts, and onboarding packs.
3. Ensure all new hires complete necessary paperwork, including right to work verification and DBS checks, before their start date.
HR Administration
1. Maintain up-to-date and accurate employee records using the IRIS HR system, ensuring compliance with GDPR.
2. Handle employee queries regarding HR policies, leave, and benefits.
3. Prepare HR documents, reports, and presentations as requested by management.
Employee Relations
1. Support employee engagement initiatives, including employee satisfaction surveys, wellbeing activities, and feedback mechanisms.
2. Act as a point of contact for employee queries, addressing concerns in a timely and professional manner.
3. Assist in handling disciplinary actions, grievances, and performance management processes.
HR Policies and Compliance
1. Assist in ensuring company policies are up-to-date and in line with UK employment laws.
2. Support the Head of HR in conducting policy reviews and revisions as necessary.
3. Ensure compliance with right-to-work checks, health and safety regulations, and other legal requirements.
HR Reporting and Analysis
1. Prepare regular HR reports on metrics such as turnover, absenteeism, and recruitment.
2. Provide insights and analysis to support strategic HR decision-making.
Qualifications and Experience:
1. CIPD Level 3 certification or working towards is a plus.
2. Knowledge of UK employment law and right to work legislation.
Skills and Competencies:
1. Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
2. Strong attention to detail, especially regarding compliance documentation.
3. Proactive and able to handle confidential information with discretion.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
1. Prior experience in an HR or administrative role (experience in right to work and DBS checks preferred).
2. CIPD Level 3 certification or working towards (preferred).
3. Knowledge of UK Employment Law: Basic understanding of employment regulations and compliance.
4. Familiarity with HR software and databases (experience with IRIS HR is advantageous).
Closing Date: 3rd January 2025
Shortlisting: 6th January 2025
Interviews: 14th January 2025
HARP will provide you with excellent support and training to carry out your role effectively, to develop your career and contribution to our clients and of course, the opportunity to work with dedicated colleagues that strive to transform lives.
Our benefits package includes 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays with an extra day of leave awarded after 5 years’ service (all pro rata for part-time employees).
HARP participates in an auto-enrolment pension scheme through The People’s Pension. Where eligible, you and HARP will each be required to make a contribution to the pension scheme. Employees will also become members of the non-contributory HARP Death In Service scheme. Full details of the schemes can be given on request.
If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact: Laura Poxon (Head of HR) 07842023767
HARP is an active member of the “Homes for Cathy” group of housing associations, which is committed to providing services to tackle homelessness.
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