Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced HR Officer to join a Local Authority on a temporary basis. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, on a hybrid basis.
Overview:
The successful candidate will provide professional HR support to managers and employees across a range of services, ensuring the consistent application of HR policies, procedures and employment legislation. The role holder will be responsible for delivering comprehensive HR advice, supporting workforce initiatives, and assisting with employee relations matters to help achieve organisational objectives.
Main Duties:
* Provide advice and guidance to managers and employees on a wide range of HR matters, including recruitment, attendance management, employee relations and terms and conditions of employment
* Manage and support HR casework, including disciplinary, grievance, capability and attendance management cases
* Attend formal hearings and meetings to provide professional HR advice and ensure compliance with employment legislation and organisational policies
* Support recruitment, resourcing and retention activities to help meet workforce requirements
* Assist with the development, review and implementation of HR policies, procedures and best practice guidance
* Analyse workforce information and produce reports to support management decision-making
* Support organisational change initiatives, redeployment processes and TUPE-related activities
* Contribute to HR projects, workshops and service improvement initiatives
* Build effective working relationships with managers, employees and trade union representatives
* Deliver HR briefings and training sessions to support the promotion of good HR practice
Essential Criteria:
* Experience working within a Human Resources environment providing advice and guidance across a range of HR activities
* Strong knowledge of HR policies, procedures and employment legislation
* Experience managing employee relations casework including disciplinary, grievance and capability matters
* Ability to interpret policies and provide practical HR advice to managers
* Experience analysing information and producing reports
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and HR systems
* Knowledge of recruitment, attendance management and workforce planning processes
* CIPD qualification or membership would be advantageous
If your skills match the above criteria, please apply with your up-to-date CV