Great Yarmouth Borough Council Hiring for HR Advisor at Great Yarmouth Full Time

Job description

HR Advisor

Reports to: HR Manager

Responsible for (directly): One

Total staff Managed: One

Working environment: Hybrid worker

Purpose of the Role

• To provide high quality and proactive professional advice and support to staff and Managers on all HR related matters including recruitment and selection, discipline, grievance, change management, TUPE, restructurings, grading and job design, policy advice, job evaluation, employment law and workforce planning
• Promote the values and principals of the Council in the delivery of the HR service

Key Results Areas

Corporate responsibilities

• To understand the Corporate Plan priorities and values and contribute to the delivery of these in the provision of high-quality services to customers
• Actively promote equal opportunities and value diversity as both an employer and as a direct service provider, fostering a culture of fairness, equality and respect

Operational Responsibilities

• Provision of high-quality advice, guidance, and support to Managers on all employee/ people related matters including but not limited to; recruitment and selection, discipline, grievance, change management, TUPE, absence management, grading and job design, policy advice, job evaluation and workforce planning to enhance organisational performance
• Supporting and coaching Managers in the use of council’s policy and procedural framework through the use of effective tools/techniques; including casework, recruitment and workforce planning/change management to help them develop their management capabilities
• Support to staff on matters relating to their health, wellbeing and employment with the

Council with a focus on managing absence and performance

Created: Head of Organisational Development
Evaluated: May 2018
Reviewed April 2022

• To undertake activities relating to Safeguarding and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as directed by the Head of Organisational Development/HR Manager
• Maintaining accurate and legally compliant records including file notes and records of casework
• To produce timely advice and guidance, including the identification of any risks, for managers and staff
• To ensure accurate and up to date establishment data and maintain organisational charts with service leads and finance colleagues on a monthly basis
• To ensure GDPR compliance on all data contained within HR systems, emails and files, including paper records
• Lead on specific projects/areas of work, key HR initiatives and change programmes to ensure they are delivered in accordance with agreed requirements realising effective co-ordination of people, resource, and talent; to ensure that, as appropriate, such initiatives are embedded, and benefits realised
• Leading on casework, making recommendations providing all the necessary support and advice to management as directed by the Head of Organisational Development (OD) and HR

Manager

• To support the Head of OD and HR Manager on all aspects of HR related activity
• To produce, analyse and support the use of HR data and management information to drive effective decision making by Managers in the council
• To be proactive in researching, developing, promoting, benchmarking and evaluating effective policies and procedures and managers guidelines and to ensure compliance with legislation and best practice
• To champion best practice human resource management ensuring the effective management of staff through fair, efficient and pragmatic application of best practice
• Undertake such other duties as may be appropriate to the post as directed by the HR

Manager/Head of Organisational Development

The above may change subject to consultation with the post holder.

This job description sets out the duties and responsibilities of the job at the time when it was drawn

up. Such duties and responsibilities may vary from time to time without changing the general

character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common

occurrence and cannot in themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the job.

Created: Head of Organisational Development
Evaluated: May 2018
Reviewed April 2022

Person Specification

HR Advisor

Experience / Practical knowledge and understanding of core HR activities including
Knowledge recruitment and selection, discipline, grievance, policy and procedural advice, restructurings, workforce planning and change management

Comprehensive HR experience as an advisor to senior and middle managers

Providing high level strategic support to senior managers on complex case work

Operating a job evaluation scheme and carrying out job evaluation assessments /supporting job evaluation panels

Supporting organisational change through effective change management processes

Developing HR policy and practice

Delivering HR projects and programmes

Sound knowledge of current HR practice, policies and procedures including relevant and up to date employment law

Qualifications Level 7 CIPD qualification or extensive equivalent relevant experience in a similar role

Evidence of CPD

Additional qualification in specific HR related activity e.g. Organisational
Development / Employment Law (desirable)

Competencies Ability to provide pragmatic and timely HR advice and guidance to managers setting out options and risk

Ability to develop effective working relationships with managers at all levels

Ability to plan and co-ordinate activities of self and others in the context of conflicting priorities

Ability to develop/review HR policies and procedures to meet the needs of the organisation

Strong research and analytical skills and the ability to use data intelligently to support proactive decision making

Strong interpersonal skills including good listening skills and ability to respond to the diverse needs of others

Created: Head of Organisational Development
Evaluated: May 2018
Reviewed April 2022

Able to use initiative

Able to work quickly and accurately under pressure whilst ensuring attention to detail

Ability to lead on project work as directed

Ability to coach others and promote a coaching environment/culture

Ability to problem solve in a pragmatic manner

Able to positively influence people at all levels

Personal Qualities Self-awareness
and Attributes

Openness and honesty and integrity

Personal resilience

Fairness and consistency

Ability to challenge self and colleagues constructively and sensitively

Flexibility and enthusiasm to adapt and develop new ideas and initiatives

Behaviours Effective communication

Working together

Taking personal responsibility

Putting Great Yarmouth First

Respecting others

People focused

Embracing change

Personal This role may involve working outside normal office hours
Circumstances

Created: Head of Organisational Development
Evaluated: May 2018
Reviewed April 2022

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Salary: £30,984.00-£34,373.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

Expected start date: 13/06/2022