Job description
Fixed Term Contract (18 months), 5 days per week: Negotiable, Office based 2 days a week and 3 days working from home.
Haig Housing Trust’s charitable mission and values are to house the ex-Service community and their families, and we are the leading housing charity in this field. We are excited to be recruiting a HR Advisor to join our busy Corporate Services department.
You will join a small, highly motivated team in providing a full and professional HR support throughout the charity. You will provide a comprehensive HR advisory and support service to the Trust. You will be experienced in dealing with employee relations casework, HRIS, and have up to date knowledge on employment law.
At Haig our employees are at the core of our business. We are committed to developing our people and supporting their work-life balance in response to the changing demands and circumstances in life.
Job Summary
Dealing with various HR queries throughout the Trust
Managing recruitment campaigns and advising managers on recruitment and selection strategies
Coordinating the appointment process for successful applicants and verifying that candidates have the right to work at the Trust
Using HR information systems to access, input and compile data
Managing staff relationships, responding to any queries or problems that they have and managing their expectations
Monitoring, reviewing and updating all HR policies and ensuring these are in line with current legislation
Management of employee relations cases - supporting and advising the manager from start to finish (to successful resolution)
Acting as the point of contact for hiring managers, employees and other HR team members
Assists in the implementation of HR policies, including training, recruitment and performance procedures
Identifies and monitors training and staffing requirements throughout the organisation
May also be required to work on specific projects headed by the HR Manager, such as job evaluation, manpower planning or pay and grading
Advising on disciplinary and employee performance problems
Managing pensions and benefits administration
Analyse training needs in conjunction with departmental managers.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Education
CIPD Level 3 or above
HR Degree/Studying towards
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Previous experience in a similar role
Up to date knowledge on employment law
A strong employee relations background
Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships at all levels.
Ability to balance conflicting demands.
Sound judgment and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Personal Qualities
Positive, proactive, and can do approach
Confident self-starter
Driven and determined to deliver results to the highest standard
Excellent organisational/timekeeping skill with a flexible approach
Haig offers generous benefits including company pension, optional private medical insurances and a 3x salary death in service benefit.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months
Salary: £36,000.00-£38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Morden, SM4 5NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Human resources: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- CIPD Membership (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Morden, SM4 5NS
Application deadline: 06/06/2023
Reference ID: HHT-HR-010623