Human Resource Officer

working closely with various departments, increasingly in a consultancy role, assisting line managers to understand and implement policies and procedures

·       promoting equality and diversity as part of the culture of the organization

·       handling operational matters

·       liaising with a range of people involved in policy areas such as staff performance and health and safety

·       recruiting staff, which involves developing job descriptions and person specifications, preparing job adverts, checking application forms, shortlisting, interviewing and selecting candidates

·       developing and implementing policies on issues like working conditions, performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures and absence management

·       preparing staff handbooks

·       advising on pay and other remuneration issues, including promotion and benefits

·       undertaking regular salary reviews

·       administering payroll and maintaining employee records

·       interpreting and advising on employment law

·       dealing with grievances and implementing disciplinary procedures

·       developing HR planning strategies, which consider immediate and long-term staff requirements

·       planning and sometimes delivering training, including new staff inductions

·       analyzing training needs in conjunction with departmental managers

·       implement HRM systems

·       perform any other assigned tasks as assigned by the immediate HR Manager

 business awareness and management skills

·       organizational skills and the ability to understand detailed information

·       IT and numeracy skills, with strong IT skills required if managing/operating computerized payroll and benefits systems

·       interpersonal skills to form effective working relationships with people at all levels

·       a proven track record of 'making a difference'

·       the ability to analyze, interpret and explain employment law

·       integrity and approachability, as managers and staff must feel able to discuss sensitive and confidential issues with you

·       curiosity and a willingness to challenge organizational culture where necessary

·       the ability to compile and interpret statistical data and communicate it in a professional and understandable manner

·       influencing and negotiating skills to implement personnel policies

·       potential to handle a leadership role