Purpose

To provide a professional and comprehensive HR advisory and support service in relation to projects and new business to both the HR team and business.
To provide a professional, comprehensive HR advisory service to defined business areas in order to support line managers in all HR matters.

Accountabilities & Deliverables

New Projects and New Business

 To provide support for major business initiatives e.g. redundancy exercises, new business etc.
 To contribute to Company wide HR projects.
 To contribute to the development of HR policies and procedures.
 To contribute to the management of change in line with business goals and business development strategy.
 To develop effective professional relationships with managers in order to work in partnership to meet needs of the business

Operational HR

 To develop effective professional relationships with managers in order to work in partnership to meet needs of the business
 To provide proactive HR advice and guidance to line managers and staff in dedicated areas, including, discipline, grievance, performance management, sickness, special leave, performance reviews and remuneration issues
 To interpret and apply HR policies and ensure these are understood and followed within own business area
 To identify when specialist/senior intervention is required and involve the appropriate experts
 To work proactively within own area, supporting managers in addressing issues of morale, motivation and retention
 To guide and assist line managers in managing and developing the careers of their staff, liasing with L&D to resource training needs
 To contribute to the development of HR policies and procedures

 To assist line managers in identifying vacancies in accordance with business needs. To provide the necessary selection expertise, to ensure these are effectively filled
 To ensure the effective administration and organisation of staff movements, working with the HR Assistants and other HR team members as required.
 To contribute to HR projects and special initiatives outside own area, working under the guidance of HR policy specialists
 To undertake specific research and compile management information reports as required

Key Measures

 New Business and Internal projects inputs are identified, defined, and delivered to time, quality and budget
 Positive feedback from the Division and Account management teams and colleagues

Core Skills, Knowledge and Attributes

 Excellent Employment law knowledge (inc. Tupe)
 HR policies & procedures
 PC related software e.g. Microsoft office packages
 Good communication (verbal & written skills)
 Effective Influencing skills
 Teamwork
 Professional credibility
 Flexibility – responds positively with drive and enthusiasm to meet changing work demands
 Organisation and Time Management skills
 Approaches work proactively
 Ability to use own initiative
 Organisational awareness
 Ability to work well under pressure
 Customer focused
 Actively seeks opportunities for personal growth and self development

Relationships

 Key internal relationships are with Current and prospective clients, the relevant bid team, the Divisional HR Director, Corporate HR, HR operational colleagues and line managers
 Key external relationships are with suppliers and partners (e.g. Clients, Recruitment agencies)

Entry Criteria

 CIPD qualified
 Proven generalist experience operating at Advisor level
 General employment legislation
 Company’s business strategies and objectives
 PC related software and HR Information Systems
 Previous experience of advising managers and staff on full range of HR issues
 Previous experience of report writing and policy development
 British Psychological Society Level 1 (Testing qualification) (preferred)
 Willing and able to travel to other work locations as required
 Previous experience of working within a new business and project based role.
 Proven experience of involvement in mergers and acquisitions and/or joint ventures.
Vertex Business Services - 12 months ago