The role
We are looking to recruit a HR Adviser to join us, as we continue on our journey of growth as a team.
The HR Adviser is responsible for providing advice on HR policies and procedures. Other key responsibilities include supporting managers with employee relation cases and change projects, attending meetings, notetaking and producing outcome letters. Additionally, the HR Adviser will carry out HR audits in our schools, to ensure they are compliant with HR best practice, as well as safeguarding requirements. From time to time, the HR Adviser will also support the Head of Schools’ HR and the Business Partners with HR projects as required.
About you:
You will need to be experienced HR Adviser who is CIPD qualified (or equivalent). You will have strong generalist HR experience and have previous experience of managing your own cases. Ideally, you will have experience of working in unionised organisations.
About Southwark Council Schools’ HR Team:
Southwark Schools Human Resources is an established service, providing a traded HR service to schools in Southwark. Our schools value our support and input and because we are part of the Education service, we are able to contribute to supporting school improvement outcomes for our children in Southwark. Our work is varied and diverse and you will have the opportunity to learn and take on a wide range of HR work.
Application Process:
If you are interested in applying for this role, please complete the online application form and detail your suitability for the role, by using the Person Specification to highlight your skills for the shortlisting criteria. The Person Specification can be found at the bottom of this page under 'Attachments'.
Internal recruitment only
We will only consider applications from internal candidates that are current employees or agency workers on an active assignment.
Benefits and more information:
In return for all your hard work, skills and experience, you will receive:
• A competitive base salary (pro rata for part time staff)
• Strong supportive senior management team
• Regular one to one supervision
• Professional development & training opportunities
• Clear career development pathways
• Agile and flexible working arrangements
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Season ticket and cycle loans
• Annual Leave starting at 27 days per year, increasing to 35 (with length of service) (pro rata for part time staff)
• Wellbeing programme
• HSF Health plan and eye care scheme
• EAP employee assistance programme, confidential counselling and support
• Social clubs and staff groups
Recruitment Timetable:
Closing date: 11:59pm on Monday 9th September 2024
Interview and Assessment Date: To be confirmed
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together programme. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme:
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
Attachments
