Please note that this is a peripatetic home based role working across North England area Working hours: 35 hours per week Interview Date: To be confirmed An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our regional based HR team covering the North of England. The role provides advice and guidance to line managers and employees on HR areas with a strong focus on employee relations, development, organisational design, and workforce planning with a view to maximise the effectiveness of our employees in meeting the objectives of the organisation and supporting the delivery of our Mission. Key Responsibilities: Provide advice and guidance to support managers with the effective management of employee relations issues such as performance management, absence management and capability issues with a view to identifying problems, recommending solutions and minimising risk Advising and guidance to managers to support the workforce planning processes such as recruitment and talent management to successfully deliver the organisation’s objectives Support managers in the decision-making process by providing relevant, meaningful reporting on key HR metrics and analysis Collaborate and work closely where appropriate with other teams such as Recruitment, HR Systems, Reward and payroll to provide a holistic approach to delivering solutions to the organisation The successful candidate will have: Demonstrable experience of working in a previous HR role providing excellent advice, guidance and customer service to managers in a demanding working environment Associate membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development with up to date knowledge of employment legislation Excellent communication and influencing skills both verbal and written, and a proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels, including senior leaders, within the organisation Proven experience of successfully managing a busy workload, working to tight deadlines, and meeting your objectives without close supervision A current driving licence In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments. In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting. Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please click here and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship. Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration. We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications. Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.