Job Description

HR Adviser

Kensington

Contract
£350 per day

Our client is looking for an experienced HR / Human Resources Advisor.

1. JOB PURPOSE:

To provide a comprehensive, expert Employee Relations service to the service/business area assigned

To ensure the successful delivery of core Employee Relations activity across a department and across the Council as designated, whilst assisting the HR&OD partnering function across a service/ business area enabling the department (and the council) to deliver its business objectives.

To assist in the delivery of service improvements, engaging with a variety of stakeholders in the process, constantly and consistently challenging and devising new and improved ways to deliver business improvement and value for money across designated business groups.

Work closely with service departments and the specialist HR teams to ensure efficient and effective delivery of the service to the agreed SLAs and KPIs together with the associated service performance reporting.

Working with HR&OD BPs and colleagues in the wider HR&OD service, foster a culture of co-operation and joint working to ensure that all HR interventions are consistent with current HR and corporate people strategy.

To participate in cross-service teams on specific projects as required. This will include, for example, a focus on the Decision Making and Accountability, DMA, project work including interviewing at all levels, report writing and assisting with moderation and presentation of results.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• CIPD qualified and/or equivalent experience minimum CIPD level 5 preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• In depth knowledge and skills gained in an Employee Relations role
• Evidence of working effectively more broadly in a HR or OD operations role

• Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience and the ability to develop good working relationships with all levels of staff.
• Sound fundamental knowledge of all disciplines within HR&OD and their contribution to the effectiveness and productivity of a business.
• Ability to present and communicate confidently to large groups.
• Good analytical skills with the ability to arrive at evidence based and considered decisions.
• High level of integrity and the ability to remain impartial at all times.
• Knowledge and experience of Windows based applications.
• An understanding and recognition of the importance of the principles of employment law and best practice in HR&OD.
• A high degree of professional curiosity combined with a solution focused approach.
• Ability to embody partnership working and a recognition of the added value to the council that this brings.

PLEASE ONLY apply if you have the necessary skills, experience and expertise.

The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer.