Ashton Recruitment require an HR Officer for our local government client based in Craigavon.
Position: HR Officer (Recruitment)
Location: Craigavon
Duration: Fixed-Term Contract for 6 months, maybe extended
Pay Rate: £19.81 per hour/£38,114.44 per annum
Hours of work: 37 hours per week, Monday -Friday (9.00am-5.00pm). Additional hours may be required. A flexible working scheme is in operation
The post holder will be part of the Human Resources team, providing a comprehensive professional, high-quality Human Resource service to Council departments.
Duties will include:
1. Support line mangers through the provision of professional HR advice in all employment matters. This will include the interpretation of terms and conditions of service, the application of policies and procedures, understanding of employment law and promotion of best practice in Human Resources.
2. Provide advice and guidance on the interpretation and application or HR policies and procedures and support the development of and implementation of appropriate procedures and processes in HR. This will include but not be limited to Grievance, Discipline, Attendance Management, Dignity at Work and Capability.
3. Provide support to managers in undertaking investigations, chairing meetings and appeals in HR procedural matters arising from disciplinary, grievance and dignity at work cases to include the provision of written records, to ensure compliance with the relevant legislation.
4. Develop and implement HR solutions through early intervention and prevention through engagement, communication, mediation, dispute resolution and other strategies to ensure best outcome; ensuring compliance and risk to Council is managed and mitigated.
5. Ensure co-ordination and management of all employee relations cases both internal and external to the organisation.
6. Ensure the accurate and timely preparation of responses and discovery for Fair Employment and Industrial Tribunal proceedings, including preparing documentation, assisting legal advisers, and representing the Council at employment tribunals and court proceedings as required.
7. Take the lead in employee recruitment to include organising and chairing panels, identifying selection methods and advising on current employment legislation and codes of practice.
8. Ensure implementation of the Council's Attendance Management Policy to include maintenance and monitoring of records and reports and supporting line managers at meetings.
9. Ensure comprehensive personnel records are maintained and managed in accordance with relevant legislation.
10. Liaise with payroll on salary issues including appointees, leavers, fixed term contracts, job evaluations and amendments to contacts and ensure that all documentation is completed and provided to payroll in a timely manner.
Essential Criteria:
* CIPD level 5 in Human Resource Management or equivalent (please note, equivalency must be clearly demonstrated)
* Be eligible for Associate Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
* Knowledge of current employment legislation;
* Competent in the use of Microsoft Office packages;
* Effective verbal and written communication skills;
* Knowledge of information systems with the ability to collate and analyse data;
* Ability to deal with difficult and sensitive situations in a diplomatic and professional manner;
* Ability to work effectively with staff at different levels within the organisation;
* Ability to work well as part of a team;
* Ability to work on own initiative
* Access to a form of transport in order to meet the requirements of the post
In addition to the standard pre-employment checks, this position will also be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Basic AccessNI check.
Ashton Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business.