HR Advisor

Description

Our local authority client based in Hertfordshire are urgently seeking an experienced HR Advisor.

GBP22.18 an hour PAYE

The Opportunity

A rare opportunity has arisen at North Herts Council for an experienced HR Advisor to join the department on a 2-3-month temporary basis.

We are looking for a candidate who can work from the offices in Letchworth for 1-2 days a week on a part OR full-time basis. You must be available on short notice.

Role Purpose:

To provide proactive HR advice and support to managers and employees on policy, employee relations and employment legislation. To provide proactive performance focused HR support to the council's service areas.

Key Responsibilities:

To provide advice and support to managers and employees on operating the Council's HR policies to ensure fairness and consistencyTo provide recruitment advice to managers including assisting in the creation of job profiles, preparation of adverts and advising on appropriate selection methodsTo meet regularly with managers to discuss HR issues e.g. workforce planning, learning and development plans, absence management, performance, recruitment to ensure a proactive HR service is providedTo attend meetings as required to ensure that HR has a proactive role in understanding the issues and projects that may have an impact on employeesTo work alongside trade unions and staff consultation forum to ensure consultation opportunities are maximised and staff are kept involved and informedTo support the effective control of employee absence within the Council, providing advice to managers on operating the short term and long-term absence procedures, and making effective referrals to Occupational HealthTo coach managers on the application of policy and provide support and guidance on employee relations case work e.g. Managing Misconduct, Improving PerformanceThe Experience You Will Bring

Good knowledge of Employment Law and human resource practice across the industryExperience of providing a generalist HR service including advising managers on HR issues such as misconduct, capability, recruitment, and selection, learning and developmentCIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma or equivalent

Please apply with your updated CV ensuring that any gaps in employment are explained.

At this point, may we take this opportunity to thank you for the interest you have shown in this role. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not always possible to respond to everyone. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 7 days, your application for this vacancy will have been unsuccessful.

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