HR OFFICER
SCP 16 - 21 £29,572- £32,115
Please note we are not a sponsoring employer
(Pro-rata 23 hours per week)
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsible to:
Town Clerk
Our Mission: Community First
Our Vision: We Listen, we improve, we achieve. We are Camborne Town Council - Here for you.
Our Values: Empowering our Community, Trusting and Collaborative. Creative. Ambitious. Efficient and Responsive.
Camborne is geographically the largest parish in Cornwall, reflecting Cornwall's diversity of urban areas, characterful villages, and rural areas of outstanding natural beauty. The Council administers approximately 2,800 hectares and nearly 23,000 residents, including villages like Barripper, Beacon, Brea, Kehelland, Penponds, and Troon.
There are 18 Councillors on Camborne Town Council representing wards such as Roskear, Trelowarren, Troon, and Treswithian, supported by staff and the Town Clerk. Additionally, an Amenities Team maintains various facilities.
We provide facilities like parks, playing fields, allotments, library services, community events, CCTV, grants, and donations. More information is available on our website.
Job Purpose:
To provide HR support to the Town Clerk.
Duties & Responsibilities:
* Provide guidance on general HR matters.
* Keep up-to-date with employment laws and advise the council accordingly.
* Manage recruitment processes: shortlisting, interviews, offers, and contracts.
* Support HR inquiries and requests.
* Lead team meetings and provide HR support.
* Line manage HR Assistant.
* Create and maintain digital HR systems using BREATHE software, ensuring compliance with guidelines for data storage.
* Calculate holiday leave, monitor sickness absence, and maintain accurate records.
* Manage employee compensation, benefits, and payroll payments.
* Input pension contributions, produce year-end reports, and attend Pension Fund meetings.
* Prepare reports for Staffing Committee and other forums.
* Recommend HR initiatives and produce a bi-monthly HR bulletin.
* Support HR clinics and review appraisal processes annually.
* Maintain HR policies and staff training records.
* Ensure confidentiality of all information.
* Provide administrative HR support to the Town Clerk.
* Attend and produce minutes for Staffing Committee meetings.
* Respond professionally to inquiries.
* Work flexibly within the team to meet council needs.
* In absence of admin team, produce accurate minutes.
* Attend relevant meetings, seminars, and training.
* Possession of CIPD qualification is preferred.
This outline indicates the responsibilities for the HR Officer position. Duties may vary but will not alter the general character or responsibility level of the job.
Camborne Town Council
Person Specification for the HR Assistant and Assistant to Town Clerk
Essential Attributes
Desirable Attributes
Educational Qualifications:
GCSE 4 or above or equivalent in English.
At least 3 years experience as an HR Assistant or related role.
* CIPD level 3 qualified (Foundation).
* CIPD level 5 qualified (Associate).
* CIPD level 7 (Advanced).
Skills and Knowledge:
* Good listening, oral, and literacy skills.
* Knowledge of HR and employment law.
* Strong ICT skills, including keyboard proficiency.
* Professional report writing skills.
* Organized, self-motivated, and able to meet deadlines.
* Knowledge of record keeping, data retrieval, and dissemination.
* Understanding of the roles and responsibilities within the Town Council.
* Experience in writing agendas and minutes.
Personal Attributes:
* Maintain confidentiality, integrity, and impartiality.
* Flexible working hours, including occasional evenings.
* Empathetic to others' needs.
* Openness to learning and change.
* Positive attitude towards development and training.
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Attention to detail.
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