HR Specialist

Human Resources Specialist

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: Head of Human Resources / Deputy Head of HR

Location: Bodelwyddan / Agile Working

Our client is seeking an experienced HR Specialist to join their team.

• Coordinate the recruitment procedure within the Service, including interviewing, compiling interview guidance/packs, providing guidance to line managers, compiling contracts (terms and particulars of employment) and appointment letters to ensure compliance with legislation.
• Act as a job analyst/administrator for the Job Evaluation Scheme, undertaking evaluation of posts using a computerised scheme and reviewing job descriptions / person specifications.
• Prepare statistical staffing reports for the Service Leadership Team (current and substantive profiles, sickness starter/leaver, turnover and retirement statistics).

• Assume responsibility for HR related matters across a specified region within the organisation’s service area to provide a proactive and innovative HR advisory service to managers and employees.
• Ensure continuous effectiveness of policies and procedures in relation to achieving and maintaining high levels of attendance and performance at work for all members of staff.
• Handle employee relations issues such as capability, disciplinaries, grievances, mediation and employee welfare cases.
• Continuously monitor sickness absence, offering support and expertise where required and ensuring consideration is given to the Equality Act.
• Seek further medical opinion on specific cases from an independent qualified Occupational Health Practitioner and carry out the ill‑health termination process as and when required, preparing all relevant documentation.

• Undertake HR policy/strategy work related projects as required, ensuring effective processes are in place for consultation, policy approval, training and management information and guidance.
• Ensure that Service Policy is compliant with employment legislation, review the effectiveness of HR policy and develop recommendations for any revisions following evaluation, including equality impact assessments.
• Take ownership of any project work given by the Head of Human Resources.

• CIPD qualified (Chartered Member) or working towards Level 7 of the qualification.
• Previous appropriate experience within a human resources environment and knowledge of employment law.
• Strong track record of development and implementing policy.
• Experience of managing conflict and sensitive issues and achieving positive outcomes.
• Experience of working in partnership with a range of stakeholders including…