HR Associate - Manchester, United Kingdom - Mustard Tree

Mustard Tree

Verified Company

Manchester, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Role Purpose

Mustard Tree's charity mission is to combat poverty and prevent homelessness and we work to the values of Belief, Dignity, Opportunity, Diversity and Partnership.

This role will involve close working with the CEO to support the Mustard Tree management team (across multiple sites) in the implementation and communication of HR Processes; supporting HR issues; managing recruitment and leading on the training plan.

This role will ensure the policies and procedures undertaken are in line with our values and charitable objectives.

What you'll be doing:
Job Description

Coordinate, support and communicate formal employee relations casework including disciplinaries, grievances, consultations and ensuring all paperwork is compliant with ACAS best practice and issued/implemented
Edit and roll out the Employee Handbook
Support line managers with the delivery of employee relations casework, e.g., Appraisals, dispute resolution, absence management, performance reviews and management
Advise line managers and employees on terms and conditions of employment, current benefits, and support.
Support the CEO to develop organisational policies and procedures and in the development of the employee reward strategy
Work with managers to implement a learning and development plan, including sourcing of external training, organisation of sessions, management of attendance and record keeping
Ensure the finance team are updated with any changes affecting payroll
Manage recruitment processes, working with administrators and other managers to ensure effective advertising, selection, and assessment.
Manage the onboarding process of new starters including contracts, preemployment checks and arranging inductions.
Regularly monitor and review HR policies and procedures with the CEO
Support change management processes
Responsibility for HR records and personal files for all employees, including regular auditing and archiving.
Assist in the organisation of staff events
Minuting of meetings and creating reporting documents and records.

Specification

Effective communication including written and verbal skills
Essential
Flexible, kind, and enthusiastic approach
Essential
Personal accountability able to work on their own initiative with a positive approach to problem solving
Essential
CIPD Level 5 and/or minimum 2 years HR generalist experience
Essential
Strong organisation skills to manage deadlines and multitask
Essential
Experience of leading complex employee relations casework
Essential
Experience of leading and delivering all aspects of recruitment to a successful outcome
Essential
Experience of developing and managing a multifaceted training programmes
Essential
Experience of Management and L&D
Desirable
Good computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office and HR systems
Essential
High level of professionalism and integrity, confident working with sensitive information
Essential
Willingness to update knowledge of HR best practice and relevant legislative developments
Desirable
Mental Health First Aider
Desirable
Experience of working across different sectors including volunteering with charities
Desirable

What we offer in return

Supportive, compassionate environment led by our mission and values
Flexible working hours (during school hours)
Competitive Salary
Free lunches eaten onsite through our training kitchen
Smart Clinic Employee Support Package including 24 hour helpline
Opportunity to help make a difference by supporting the team who support thousands of people in Greater Manchester facing poverty and homelessness