Human Resources Advisor. Initially for 6 months, Based at
Antrim Civic Centre. Hours 37 hours per week – will also consider part time.
Apple Recruitment are delighted
to be working with our client, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council to
recruit an experienced Human Resources Advisor.
This role is initially for 6 months and
based in Antrim Civic Centre. Hourly rate: £15.70 per hour Scale 6 SCP 20.
Please note closing date for this role is midday on Friday 18th
October. If you have missed this date or this role isn’t what you are looking
for, please get in touch and we can look at other opportunities for you.
The Hr
Advisor will support the HR Managers and HR Officers and working with
managers/employees to deliver people advice that is, clear, relevant and of a
high quality, central to an efficient and customer focused human resources
service. Effective relationship building across HR is key in being able to
deliver first response service.
Duties include:
1. To
provide first line advice and support to applicants, employees and managers,
where appropriate, on HR queries and enquiries.
2.
Represent the Human Resources section at departmental operational meetings
advising/guiding supervisors answering queries and scheduling Human Resources
activities for that department.
3.
Undertake projects as allocated by the Human Resources Managers when
appropriate gathering relevant information, preparing reports and making
recommendations to improve service delivery and promote innovative developments
for the section.
4.
Attend meetings of Managers and individual employees in reviews of sickness or
other absences.
5.
Prepare referrals to Occupational Health.
6.
Write and review job advertisements, job descriptions and personnel
specifications as required. Review all job descriptions before advertising
posts which are vacant. Ensure job advertisements are sent to the advertising
agent, internet service provider and Training and Employment Agency where
appropriate.
7.
Prepare recruitment and selection documentation and participate in shortlisting
and interview panels as human resources lead ensuring Equal Opportunities and
Fair Employment procedures are being implemented and the Recruitment and
Selection code of Practice is adhered to.
8.
Assist in the development of work based assessments where appropriate and
assist in the operational requirements for Assessment Centres and timetabling
when required.
9. To
produce job offers, contracts of employment.
10. To
ensure appropriate pre-employment checks are completed for new starters.
11.
Participate in Welcome Sessions for new employees and ensure all probation
paperwork is completed and returned.
12.
Prepare Voluntary Severance Calculations documents for the Labour Relations
Agency and Payroll. In consultation with the Human Resources Managers and
Officers arrange meetings with employees regarding severance.
13.
Co-ordinate the arrangements for and prepare documentation for employees
proceeding through the job evaluation and appeals procedures.
14.
Act as the Human Resources representative in investigations being carried out
under the Council’s disciplinary, grievance and harassment policies, preparing
documentation and assisting the Investigating Officer ensuring that Council
procedures are adhered to.
15. To
input that daily recording of sickness absence on the relevant HR system.
16. To
respond to annual leave queries.
17. To
effectively manage the HR group email inboxes, taking ownership of enquiries
and solving customer issues where appropriate.
18.
Conduct exit interviews within the allocated service areas.
You will need:
·
Chartered
Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) level 3 qualified. Consideration may
be given to applicants who do not hold the above qualification but who can
demonstrate using specific examples a minimum of 4 years’ experience and a
willingness to work towards to achieving the qualification.
·
2
years’ working experience in a people orientated role to include problem
solving.
·
Experience
of dealing with challenging queries and advising both internal and external
customers on issues both in person and by telephone.
·
A
minimum of 1 year’s working experience in a role that involved inputting
information accurately, production of letters, reports and other documents.
·
Full
current driving licence or, if a disability prevents driving, access to a
suitable form of transport to enable the duties of the post to be carried out
in full.
·
Displays
a positive attitude including a solution based, flexible and enthusiastic
approach.
·
Ability
to work to a high degree of quality, accuracy and confidentiality.
·
Negotiating
and influencing skills
·
Ability
to exercise tact, diplomacy and discretion.
·
Ability
to understand and implement policies and procedures.
If
you are interested in this opportunity or would like to find out more, please
click on the link to send your CV to Caroline and I will be in touch or call
If
this role isn’t suitable but you are looking for a new opportunity, please do
not hesitate to contact our experienced consultants. You can visit our website
in the first instance or call our office.
Please
ensure your CV is accurate and up to date. The CV should include your full
employment history inclusive of dates, all academic achievements and full
personal contact details.
Apple
Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this
vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.