We are proud to be partnering with a public sector organisation based in Nottinghamshire who are currently recruiting for a HR Adviser on a 6-12 month fixed Term Contract basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a people focused organisation who offer a great working environment with highly competitive staff benefits, where you will also be given remit to utilise your employee relations skills and be involved across HR services from both an operational and strategic basis.

The role is a full-time position, with hybrid working and an annual salary ranging from £30,000 - £34,500 (pro rata).

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Providing a HR advisory service and professional opinion in relation to absence, health issues, conduct and capability, grievance matters, recruitment, organisational change and the range of employment and employee relations matters

• Managing own area of case work, including complex casework, advising and supporting managers on interpretation in line with policies, procedures and legislation requirements

• Assisting with ER case work (80% of the role) which includes attending Disciplinary/Grievance/Investigatory/ Appeal meetings, monitoring the process, taking notes for the personal file, advising managers accordingly and attending Employment Tribunals as required

• Advising and support managers with complex absence management cases, attending review meetings and dismissal meetings as required

• Supporting the reduction of sickness absence and promote attendance in meetings

• Supporting the Job Evaluation (JE) process, in advising managers and employees on job descriptions, undertaking job analysis, attending and facilitating JE panels, and recording and reporting outcomes

• Understanding of the recruitment processes and support HR Team Assistants, including advice on Job description, person specifications, advertising, shortlisting, interviewing, testing, appointment requirements and effective induction

• Preparing reports and relevant statistical information to support performance indicators

• Assisting in the development and updating of HR policies and procedures to ensure they reflect key legislation and best practice

Expertise required:

• Chartered Membership (MCIPD) or Associate member with CIPD L5 qualification

• Expert knowledge of employee relations

• Working with Trade Unions (desirable)

Rewards and Benefits:

• 30 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

• Highly competitive pension with an employer contribution up to 20.2% of the salary

• Able to accrue up to two days flexible leave per month

• Hybrid & flexible working

Working hours:

• Full time hours

• Monday – Friday

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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