Job Details

HR Officer

Sector:HR & Training

Region : West Midlands

Location: Birmingham

Salary: c. £23,0000

Job Ref.: GHBH5789

Job Information

I am currently recruiting for an experienced HR Office in Birmingham centre.

The successful candidate will have experience working at a HR Officer level in the professional services or finance sector. They will have excellent organisation skills, along with attention to detail. The successful candidate will be working within a small team and therefore the candidate must be able to be professional, approachable, able to adapt to change and able to build professional relationships quickly.

To be considered for this position, you must have English and Maths GCSE grade C and above.

This is a permanent position and includes a good package on top of the basic salary.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To provide general administrative and specialist support for all major, Group-wide HR functions, to include contracts of employment, recruitment and selection including application of the in-house psychometric testing platform, absence management, flexible working, disciplinary and grievance procedures, performance management, maternity/ paternity/ adoption issues, and pay and benefits;
• Ensures that all employee records (both manual and electronic) are accurate, well maintained and conform to the requirements of the data protection act.
• To maintain accurate records for: disciplinary and grievance logs; sickness and holiday reporting;
• To liaise with line managers to ensure policies and procedures are followed including return to work interviews, completion of probationary period reviews, exit interviews and appraisals;
• To coordinate case work and maintain confidential information at all times and to ensure the utmost discretion when dealing with any sensitive or personal issues;
• Completion of standard and bespoke contracts, letters and general HR correspondence in a timely manner for review and signature;
• Achieves and maintains high levels of accuracy and organisation in the HR department;
• Delivers a customer-focused HR service - informing, advising and supporting staff across the Group on compliance to/ implementation of Company policies and procedures;
• Preparation and presentation of HR information and reports as required;
• Carries out adhoc HR change and improvement projects and external benchmarking as may be required from time to time.

KEYS SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Strong experience within generalist HR officer-level role
• CIPD qualified/ part-qualified or similar qualification
• Maths and English up to GCSE grade A-C
• Knowledge and application of current employment legislation and HR best practice
• Clear, credible communicator : verbal and written
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Listening skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Responds positively to change
• Professional, positive and proactive attitude