HR Advisor

We are currently working with our Public Sector client (based in Wakefield) to recruit HR Advisors on a 6-7 months fixed term contract basis.

You will be working for a forward-looking, ambitious organisation committed to being an exemplar within the health services community of the Yorkshire region and nationally.

As a HR Advisor you will be responsible for providing full support to the Senior HR Team assisting and supporting apprentices, work placements or temporary agency staff as appropriate.

Role Information

-Flexible hybrid working

-37.5 hours per week

Job Role

• To support on reducing sickness absence through active management of cases including short-term & long-term sickness

• To manage a case load of investigations and employee relations issues including disciplinary, grievance, dignity at work, and support managers in performance management issues

• To ensure the provision of advice to all managers within the Trust regarding all aspects of employment procedure for all categories of staff, as well as associated post-employment issues.

• To support the Senior HR Advisor on meeting the Trust’s key performance indicators which relate to case work including sickness absence

• Seek guidance from the Senior HR Advisor where required

• Work on own initiative and prioritise own workload and ensure key performance indicators and service level agreements are met as agreed with the Senior HR Advisor

• Contributing towards and supporting ongoing project work

Skills/Competencies

• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, to differing audiences

• Have the ability to exercise initiative

• Demonstrable organisational skills

• Advanced keyboard skills – a high degree of accuracy and speed required in all tasks

• Demonstrates commitment to, and enthusiasm for, personal development

Ability to prepare accurate written correspondence

• Ability to prioritise tasks and to managing conflicting demands on time and resources, to deliver objectives

• Ability to develop effective working relationships, and demonstrate professional credibility with colleagues at all levels

• Able to work effectively as part of a team

• Able to plan and manage time effectively

• Good standard of IT literacy including working knowledge of databases and Microsoft office package.

• Demonstrates high level of confidentiality