Job Description

In partnership with a reputable and fast growing provider of housing and care, I am seeking a fully qualified and experienced HR Specialist to join them on a fixed term, full time 12 month contract.

Working 36 hours a week, you will adapt a hybrid working pattern, splitting your time between homeworking, and working from the central office. Due to the nature of the business, you will also be required to visit services and housing settings on occasion. This will include travel within the Shropshire and Staffordshire.

As HR specialist, you will be accountable for the delivery of all central HR activities. You will support the central people services and provide HR support to managers, employees and stakeholders.

Your key requirements, within this busy role will include:
" Supporting HR Business Partners on people projects, liaising with the HR team to ensure a seamless customer experience.

" Providing HR support, acting as the first point of contact for employees and managers dealing with all queries in a professional and timely manner.

" Managing the recruitment and onboarding for new employees across the Group ensuring legal compliance within the process.

" Partnering with HR Business Partners and managers to understand and resolve employee relations issues.

" Managing a caseload of complex/highly complex cases and oversee casework supporting managers in the process.

" Analysing and assessing complex ER situations and working with managers and the Business Partners to consider the options and implications of managerial interventions in relation to these issues.

" Acting as an autonomous HR practitioner in interpreting policies and in providing case management advice and guidance, seeking advice from the HR Business Partners/Manager

" Providing advice, guidance and risk assessing all long term absence cases liaising with Occupational Health, Health and Safety, Managers and the Business Partners ensuring resolution for each case.

To be considered for this EXCEPTIONAL role, you must:

" Hold a CIPD level 3, ideally level 5 qualification. Applicants with CIPD level 3 and working towards level 5 will be considered.

" Be able to evidence proven experience working in an HR Generalist, HR Specialist, People Operations, or HR Manager role

" IDEALLY have knowledge and experience of the social care and housing sectors

" Be double vaccinated for COVID 19 due to the requirement to visit care, support and housing settings

In return, you will receive a competitive salary up to £30000 depending on experience, generous annual leave allowance, paid DBS, on going training and development and access to a range of health and wellbeing benefits.

Interviews will be taking place shortly, so, to avoid disappointment, please apply online today or forward your CV via email.