Human Resources Advisor

Role: HR Advisor

Sector: Public sector

Duration: 9 months FTC

Location: Derby – Hybrid

Salary: up to £32,000

Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting for an experienced HR Adviser to join our client based in Derby, working on a hybrid basis for a 9-month fixed term contract with possible extension.

This role would be suitable for a CIPD level 5 HR professional with a background in employment legislation, employee relations, mentoring and training. The HR Advisor will provide a responsive and high-quality HR advisory service on a range of employment related matter such as employee health and well-being and absence management. The ideal candidate will provide advice on wellbeing issues in an effective and consistent manner in line with the organisation’s policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities for the HR Advisor will include;

• Providing a responsive and high-quality HR advisory service on a range of employment related matters such as employee health and well-being, and absence management
• Providing advice on wellbeing issues in an effective and consistent manner in line with trust policies and procedures;
• Working closely with leaders in the divisions as well as key stakeholders within the People Services team and will also work in partnership with trade union representatives on case work, ensuring effective and inclusive communication
• Delivering a professional HR support and advisory service which meets the agreed key performance indicators, with a requirement to manage their own caseload with support from the People Services Manager
• Providing a responsive, professional and in-depth support and advice service for manager and staff on employment related matters responding to face to face, e-mail and telephone enquiries
• Supporting absence and sickness within the organisation, ensuring that health and wellbeing are undertaken in a timely manner within Divisions and Business Units, and work in conjunction with, and alongside the Occupational Health Team
• Developing and delivering training and development activities to managers on health, attendance and wellbeing topics to enhance manager’s knowledge and skills
• Actively making recommendations for improvements to processes and policy, and support with communicating and training leaders in the Trust on these changes where necessary

The Ideal candidate for the HR Advisor will;

• Be qualified to CIPD Level 5 or equivalent
• Previous experience within a HR Advisory position
• Knowledge and experience of current employment legislation

The HR Advisor will need to have excellent communication skills and effectively be able to communicate to stakeholders of all levels. Furthermore, the ideal candidate will have an impeccable eye for detail and accuracy to ensure all workload is carried out effectively and efficiently. They will also need to able to prioritise their workload and be efficient and effective to meet unpredictable deadlines and deal with conflicting demands, whilst working in a high-pressured environment.

Our client is hoping to have the HR Adviser in the role as soon as possible, therefore if you believe your experience meets the criteria above, please contact Charlotte Broomfield by Monday 24th February or call the Derby office for more information