HR Business Partner - Wakefield, United Kingdom - Novax Recruitment

Novax Recruitment
Novax Recruitment
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Wakefield, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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HR Business Partner
Wakefield
Full-time temporary contract
£20.08 per hour

As part of the HR Team, the role is a key player in our HR function, providing professional and legislative advice and guidance to managers and employees whilst working with the HR Operations Manager to implement new ways of working to drive continuous andsustained performance improvements and efficiencies whilst mentoring members of the team and wider organisation.

Main responsibilities;

  • To provide advice and support to managers, when dealing with complex, sensitive employee relations cases, including organisation change, capability, discipline, absence management, grievance and harassment. To ensure policies and procedures are applied consistentlyacross the organisation
  • To advise at hearings and appeal hearings (grievance, capability, sickness and disciplinary). This involves representing Human Resources on the relevant panels, assisting with presenting management's case.
  • Providing senior managers and elected members with a firstclass recruitment and selection service ensuring up to date with advice on the impact of the equality act and right to work in the UK legislation is clear and adhered to. To advise Managers and employeeson National and Local Conditions of service, employment legislation, and best practice guidance in all HR related matters.
  • To undertake and coordinate the timely development of clear HR policies and procedures considering legislative requirements, regulation and guidance and ensure they are in accordance with YPO's objectives.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relations and negotiations with trade unions in respect of new working practices and ensure appropriate consultation arrangements are implemented
  • To deputise for the HR Operations Manager on internal and external working groups related to HR where required.
  • To undertake specific project work as and when required.
  • To participate and provide appropriate information where required for internal and external inspections and assessments
  • To recruit, motivate and develop staff for the provision of a quality HR service
  • To maintain information and communication systems to ensure all relevant managers and staff are informed of HR matters appropriate to their responsibilities.
  • To contribute to organisational strategies, policies and procedures and respond in HR terms in an environment of constant change.
  • To plan, develop and deliver staff briefings and training on new HR policies and procedures, ensuring managers are fully informed of their role and responsibility in the implementation of new policies.
  • To contribute to a performance management culture, by ensuring that performance requirements are identified, implemented and monitored.
  • To ensure that health and safety responsibilities are complied with for self and staff within the HR function.

Requirements:


  • Graduate CIPD or other equivalent relevant qualification with significant experience in a HR generalist role.
  • MCIPD/FCIPD
  • Coaching and or mediation qualification
  • Detailed Knowledge of Employment Legislation relating to terms and conditions of employment
  • Experience of advising regarding implementing policies and procedures that support consistent employee behavior
  • Detailed knowledge of equality and diversity legislation in relation to employment
  • An understanding of the operational issues facing the provision of a customer facing HR service
  • A practical knowledge of TUPE legislation
  • Detailed knowledge of the NJC terms and conditions for Local Government
  • The ability to manage in a time critical, efficiency driven environment
  • Confident in persuading and influencing at all levels internally and externally
  • Ability to provide visible and supportive leadership, to motivate and develop individuals to achieve their full potential
  • Significant generalist HR experience
  • Experience of working with Trade Unions in a complex union environment
  • Experience of developing then implementing HR policies and procedures such as disciplinary, grievance, whistle blowing etc.
  • Experience of managing people and workloads (delivery of high volumes within tight timescales)
  • Experience of delivering training in relation to HR policies and procedures
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