HR Business Partner Assistant

About the role

As a HR BP Assistant you will deliver a full range of employee experience functions. You will work with the HR Business Partner and Head of Service, supporting casework and you'll be the go-to person for initial HR and employee relations questions, this may include, grievances, attendance management, conduct and performance conversations.

Additionally, working alongside others in our team you will contribute to well-being initiatives, support coordination of Trade Unions meetings, contribute to our monthly newsletters, coordinate employee opinion surveys and run vital staffing reports for line managers and Senior HR colleagues as required.

The successful candidates will have:

• Experience of employee relations activities, ideally CIPD qualified.
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal - with the ability to develop strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong attention to detail and focus on data accuracy.
• Experience of HRIS Systems - iTrent would be advantageous.

We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to:

• 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month (Or for term-time workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non-working periods in your contract)
• Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC
• Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)
• Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• A range of staff benefits and discounts
• An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway