Job title: Human Resources Advisor Contract length : Permanent Days/Hours : Part-time – 15 paid hours. 9.00AM to 5.00PM on Mondays and Tuesdays. Additional Benefits An additional week of holiday (vs national entitlement) Four discretionary days of holiday over the Christmas period when the office is closed Discretionary Christmas bonus Discretionary paid compassionate leave Discretionary Occupational Sick Pay Discretionary paid time-off for dependents Discretionary paid time-off for public duties Discretionary additional bank holidays (if any announced by the government) Flexible working Training Long Service Awards Private Healthcare Scheme Death in Service Benefit Pension enrolment (optional) Invitation to Charity conferences and webinars Free parking on site Unlimited tea and coffee Close to Widney Manor Train Station (0.6 miles) Job purpose The Human Resources Advisor will provide wide-ranging HR and personnel support and advice to ensure the delivery of an efficient and compliant HR function of the Missionary Society of St. Columban in Britain. Key Responsibilities Employee Relations: Handling employee inquiries, grievances, disputes, etc. and fostering a positive & healthy work environment that promotes equity, diversity and tolerance. Employment Law and Compliance: Staying up to date on UK employment legislation and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. Also, maintaining a robust and up-to-date Employee Handbook. The HR Advisor will ensure that the Charity remains fully compliant and that all areas of staff employment are correct and legal. Policies and Procedures: Advising on the implementation of the Charity’s HR policies, ensuring compliance with employment law. Also, assist as apart of team with the review and development process of the Charity’s policies and procedures. Performance Evaluation: Supporting managers in the performance review process and providing advice on performance improvement plans. Training and Development: Identifying training needs, coordinating training programs, and supporting career development and professional growth. Orientation and Induction: Lead the initial introduction of new hires to the charity, it’s culture and ethos. Also, oversee the delivery of a comprehensive orientation plan to ensure new hires are fully integrated into their job role and the Charity’s wider environment. Employee Engagement: Conduct staff engagement activities and various team bonding events, to ensure that employees are feeling connected to their work, their colleagues and the Charity’s vision and mission. Recruitment: Writing job descriptions, leading recruitment campaigns, and managing the interviewing and selection process. Also, the HR Advisor will lead the negotiations on employment terms and conditions. Exit Process: Manage the exit process for employees who are leaving the Charity. This involves conducting exit interviews, collecting exit questionnaire data and managing the resignation task checklist. HR Administration: Efficient management and maintenance of employee records and ensuring diligence and accuracy. HR Software/Tool: Maintain and update employees’ data and profiles on the Charity’s HR Software. Ensure an efficient use of the tool in managing rotas, absences, training, etc. Volunteer Management: Overseeing and coordinating the enrolment of volunteers on various Charity’s programmes. Also, work with line managers on the engagement and retention of volunteers. Person Specification Qualifications/Training: A recognised degree in Human Resources Management or a degree in Business with a focus on human resources. Skills and competencies: Sound knowledge of HR policies and procedures. Solid understanding of the UK employment law. Experience in employee relations, performance management, training, recruitment and all other key aspects of the HR function A proven track record in providing advice on various HR complex matters and the implementation of HR systems and solutions. A proven ability in maintaining a culture of equity, diversity, tolerance and inclusion. The ability to maintain confidentiality and handling sensitive data. Knowledge and understanding of GDPR is desirable. Knowledge and understanding of workplace health & safety is desirable. Experience: A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in the HR field. Employment within a Charity is desirable but not essential. Special Aptitudes and knowledge: A ‘people-person’ and a good team player. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to maintain poise under pressure. Sound data analysis, research and problem-solving skills. Self-motivated with a ‘can-do’ attitude. Able to adapt to change and demonstrates resilience when handling changing priorities.