Fife College Hiring for HR Partner at Dunfermline Full Time

JOB DESCRIPTION

Post Title: Human Resources Partner

Post Reference:

Department: Human Resources

Responsible to: OD & HR Manager

Overall Purpose of the Role :

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To provide a comprehensive, efficient and effective service to managers and staff across the organisation which provides guidance, advice and practical support across the full range of

HR issues through a professional partnership model.

Key Responsibilities
(Detail the key responsibilities and activities to ensure the overall purpose of the role is achieved)

1. Ensure a professional, high quality and proactive HR service is consistently provided.

2. Manage the work of the HR Advisors supporting and developing their skills and knowledge using coaching techniques and development reviews.

3. Advise, coach and provide professional support to line managers in line with College policy and best practice across the employee life cycle.

4. Provide guidance and support to staff on aspects of their employment supporting effective performance and development.

5. Manage the recruitment and selection process and participate as a member of appointment panels where appropriate.

6. Ensure timely progression of employment contracts and other documentation.

7. Manage and support complex casework liaising with the HR Managers and senior management as necessary.

8. Support HR Managers and senior management in the application of the absence and capability procedures including monitoring absence, phased returns to work, occupational health referrals, counselling etc.

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9. Provide relevant and accurate statistical information and analysis to HR managers and managers.

10. Promote the health and welfare of staff.

11. Promote and support the achievement of the Equality and Diversity Action Plan and the work of the Equality and Diversity Strategy Group.

12. Develop and update policies and procedures in line with employment law and best practice.

13. Undertake project work as required by the HR managers across the full range of HR practice.

14. Maintain sound knowledge of employment law, current and future, as well as codes of practice.

15. Support and service HR Committees and Working Groups in liaison with the HR
Managers.

16. Provide cover for the other members of the team ensuring that there is a continuity of service to customers.

Key Contacts/ Relationships
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• Communicate with customers, managers and staff.

• Liaise with suppliers, other college HR functions and legal advisors.

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PERSON SPECIFICATION

POST: HR Partner

METHOD OF METHOD OF
CRITERIA ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE

ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT

Education and Minimum of an HNC level qualification or Application form Degree in a relevant subject Application form

Qualifications equivalent (SCQF Level 8) in a relevant subject

• CIPD Associate membership or working towards this
• Evidence of continuous CPD

Experience Proven experience in a unionised environment Further education sector

• Knowledge of employment law and best practice experience

Application form / Application form

• Experience of HR information systems and

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databases

• Experience of case management
• Supervisory experience

Skills/ Attributes Able to solve complex problems within tight timescales Interview

• Effective presentation skills
• Comprehensive ICT skills including Microsoft office and outlook
• Strong written and verbal communication skills being able to represent complex information clearly and concisely
• Able to manage a high workload with competing priorities to ensure that deadlines are met

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• Able to delegate effectively and manage the performance of others
• Able to develop positive working relationships with a wide range of individuals
• Act with professional integrity

Any Other Relevant There will be a base location and you may, on

Criteria occasion, have to work flexibly across campuses Interview

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Generic Information to all Roles

The responsibilities described within the job description are not intended as exclusive or exhaustive. They are to highlight the major tasks and duties of the role and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties that are consistent with the overall purpose of role.

It is expected that every job description will be subject to an annual review or after six months of appointment. In addition, posts may be reviewed where there is a change in the requirements of the college as detailed in the Managing Organisational Change Policy and Procedure.

It is expected that post holders will understand the policies and procedures within Fife
College, particularly where those relate to equality and diversity, health and safety and safeguarding.

Every member of staff is expected to be a role model to others within the College and those they encounter in the course of their duties upholding the College’s values.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £33,948.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme
• Work from home

Schedule: