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Senior HR Advisor (Generalist and Systems)Reference: NOV20247528 Expiry date: 13:00, Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Location: Second floor, 230 Blackfriars Road, London
Benefits: £57000 annual salary, 29 days annual (pro rata for part time), 4% - 6% pension contribution and much more
Founded in 1967 as the Merton Family Housing Trust, we see our purpose as supporting people, across south London, who need a home, and we are helping to tackle the shortage of good quality affordable housing by providing homes for people most in need of housing.
We want to be a good landlord and contribute to building strong communities in south London and deliver against our vision 'Homes to be proud of and services you can trust'.
This is an exciting time to join Wandle as we develop our new corporate strategy and with a strong emphasis on people and culture, we are committed to creating a workplace that attracts, retains, supports and develops top talent.
The People Team is responsible for the development and implementation of the People Strategy providing the organisation with structure and the ability to meet its objectives through the effective management of its people. As a Senior HR Advisor, you will act as a trusted advisor, providing guidance on employee relations, talent management, analytics and performance management. You will lead and manage the HR Information System (Dynamics), reporting HR analytics and trends. Strong collaboration with different departments will be vital to understanding and addressing the unique HR needs of each team. You will also support the Head of People in delivering projects as part of the HR team plan.
What you will do: Take a business partnering approach, advising managers on all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including employee relations, wellbeing, performance management, pay and reward and employee engagementDevelop a good understanding of business operations and foster strong relationships with stakeholders to effectively deliver solutions that enhance business performanceProvide expert and proactive HR support to heads of service, line managers and colleagues ensuring a positive experience at every stage of employmentProvide guidance to colleagues in managing and resolving employee relations issues early on and seek team support for more complex casesCoach managers to conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigationsOversee onboarding to ensure all new colleagues have a positive experience from the People TeamMaintain in-depth knowledge of the legal framework within which HR operates, working with legal partners as required and ensuring regulatory compliance.Provide day-to-day performance management guidance or training to line management (e.g. coaching, counselling, career development, disciplinary actions)Produce, analyse and effectively report HR data, identifying trends and making recommendations for improvementProvide expert HR guidance and project management support on complex casework, restructures, workforce planning and succession planningCollaborate with suppliers to modify and optimise HR systems, improving administrative efficiency and self-service.Manage systems supplier contracts on a regular basis to ensure service provided is as set out in the contractEnsure new colleagues have training and guidance in using HR systemsDevelop and update HR policies to align with current legislation and staying informed about modern procedures and best practices.Proactively identify opportunities to streamline HR processes, improve efficiency, and enhance the employee experienceOwning, consulting and delivering on a variety of HR projects and initiatives as part of the team plan.Support the HR Administrator with monthly payroll actions as requiredThe above is not an exhaustive list of duties. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed to support the goals and objectives of the organisation.
You will need to have: CIPD Level 5 qualified with a minimum of 3 years generalist HR experienceSolid experience working in a Senior HR Advisor or HR Generalist capacityExperience in all HR disciplines with a strong grasp of employment law working proactively towards effective resolutionsExperience of acting as a trusted adviser or business partner to stakeholders at all levelsProven ability to effectively plan, prioritise tasks and make sound business decisionsExperience of managing HR systems and producing HR data reportsAbility to work on own initiative and comfortable with managing high volumes of transactional workExcellent communication skills and highly proficient in Microsoft suite of productsWhat next? If you want to be part of a winning team that takes pride in delivering a positive experience to our customers and believe you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV and a supporting statement (statement to be no more than two sides of A4), ensuring you address the 'What you will need to have' section set out in role profile by 20 November 2024.
Interviews and assessments will be held end of November/beginning of December 2024.
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