HR Specialist

Location: St. Asaph

POST TITLE
Human Resources Specialist
DEPARTMENT
Human Resources
REPORTS TO
Head of Human Resources
/ Deputy Head of HR
LOCATION
Headquarters, St Asaph/Agile Working

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

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific duties will vary from time to time. The following list of accountabilities is intended to indicate the general nature of the post and is not exhaustive. The post holder is bound at all times to observe strict confidentiality applicable to the work of the HR Department.
Liaise with the Head of Human Resources/ Deputy HR Manager regarding changes to human resources related policies and procedures in line with good practice/employment law.
Provide advice and guidance on appropriate HR policies and procedures and conditions of service to both line managers and staff as and when required.
To assist the Head of Human Resources on projects/work streams.
Undertake and manage discipline, mediation, grievance, capability and other HR related functions.
To represent and attend meetings as directed by the Head of Human Resources.
To deal with appropriate issues in the Head of Human Resources/ Deputy HR Manager s absence and inform senior management of any major issue(s) that may arise which requires immediate action.
To be accountable for own personal development plan in working towards a flexible level of skills to assure full career enhancement.
To assist in the development and delivery of training as required with regards to HR matters.
To be responsible for keeping up to date with employment legislation and any changes for the provision of advice and guidance to management regarding any amendments or creations of Service Policy and Procedure.
To monitor and evaluate sub departmental budgets to ensure that high levels of service delivery are maintained and achieved as cost effectively as possible.
Roles will rotate, at intervals determined by the Head of HR, and all HR Specialists will cover the following three major areas of responsibility:

Recruitment

• Responsibility for the co-ordination of the recruitment procedure within the Service to include interviewing, compiling of interview guidance/packs providing guidance to line managers, compilation of contracts (terms and particulars of employment) and appointment letters ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Act as a job analyst/administrator for the Job Evaluation Scheme, undertaking evaluation of posts using a computerised Scheme and to review job descriptions/person specification.
• Responsibility for statistical staffing reports for Service Leadership Team (current and substantive profiles, sickness starter/leaver, turnover and retirement statistics.

Area HR Specialist

• To 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.
• Handling employee relations issues such as capability, disciplinaries, grievances, mediation and employee welfare cases.
• Responsible for the on-going monitoring of sickness absence, offering support and expertise where required ensuring consideration is given to the Equality Act.
• Seeking further medical opinion on specific cases from an independent qualified Occupational Health Practitioner. Carrying out the ill health termination process as and when required and undertake the preparation of all relevant documentation.

Policy and Projects

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

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE essential The qualities without which a post holder could not be appointed
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 managers, trade unions, employees and external partners
DESIRABLE Extra qualities which can be used to choose between candidates who meet all the essential criteria

Experience of Job Evaluation

Experience of undertaking and managing service level agreements/tenders.
Outline knowledge of Local Government Conditions of Service.

SKILLS
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