HR Adviser (Part Time – 22 to 25 hours per week) (Ref: J9532) Permanent

Unique part-time opportunity for an experienced HR Advisor to work 22-25 hours per week for not for profit Client based in Ashford. You will provide advice and guidance to line Managers on all HR matters and support the HR Manager with internal HR projects. Responsibillities include:

·Working closely with all departments, assisting line managers to understand and implement policies and procedures.
·Case manage specific Employee Relations cases with the relevant line manager from inception to conclusion as assigned by the HR & Training Manager.
·To provide support to line managers in ER meetings e.g. investigation, disciplinary, grievance performance etc.
·Promoting equality and diversity as part of the culture.
·Assisting line managers to recruit staff which involves developing job descriptions and person specifications, preparing job adverts, checking application forms, shortlisting, interviewing and selecting candidates.
·Identify and escalate to the relevant Director and HR & Training Manager any risks of potential HR litigation.
·Maintain a high level of customer service and professionalism when dealing with line managers.
·Maintain integrity of the HR system and HR records by accurate recording of employee information/changes.
·Review and recommend changes to HR policies/procedures.
·Assist the HR & Training Manager with keeping the HR guidelines and template letters (absence, discipline, grievance, performance etc.) and other key policies and documentation up to date.
·To support the HR & Training Manager with the continuous development and improvement of the HR department
·Act as first point of contact for all training and development requirements
·Identify and assess future and current training needs in conjunction with departmental managers
·To support the HR & Training Manager in developing a blended approach of training techniques including classroom sessions, coaching and e-learning.
·Planning and sometimes delivering training, including new staff inductions
·To build relationships with external training providers.
·Maintain a keen understanding of training trends, development and best practices
·Maintain HR knowledge and application of that knowledge through regular CPD activities including attending regular line manager review, appraisals and check-ins and planning own training and development needs.
·Ensure that all policies and procedures that relate to employment and health and safety are read and understood. Policies may be revised from time to time so it is your duty to ensure you regularly review policies and procedures.
·Undertake any other reasonable duties that may be required from time to time. The duties may be changed and/or varied to meet changing circumstances at the discretion of Management.

Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications currently being received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.