The role provides advice and guidance to line managers and employees on HR areas such as employee relations, development, organisational design, and workforce planning with a view to maximising the effectiveness of our employees in meeting the objectives of the organisation in alignment with the overall mission.

You will…

Provide advice and guidance to support managers with the effective management of employee relations issues such as performance management, absence management and capability issues with a view to identifying problems, recommending solutions and minimising risk

Provide advice and guidance to managers to support the workforce planning processes such as recruitment and talent management to successfully deliver the organisation’s objectives

Provide advice and guidance to managers to support the effective design of teams and their structures to successfully deliver the organisation’s objective

Support managers in the decision-making process by providing relevant, meaningful reporting on key HR metrics and analysis.

Collaborate and work closely where appropriate with other teams, such as recruitment, HR Systems, Reward and payroll to provide a holistic approach to delivering solutions to the organisation.

Support the development, integration and implementation of HR policy and practice through methods including the coaching/training of managers and employees, and the production of relevant materials and toolkits

Contribute, and where appropriate, lead on specific projects to improve the effectiveness of the HR function and its processes and procedures

Ensure personal knowledge and awareness of relevant legislation and other best practice developments relevant to the HR function are kept up to date.

Deputise for the HR Business Partner in their absence and undertake any other duties as required for the effective running of the HR function.

You will have…

Demonstrable experience of working in a previous HR role providing excellent advice, guidance and customer service to managers in a demanding working environment

Excellent communication and influencing skills, both verbal and written, and a proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels, including senior leaders, within the organisation.
Proven experience of successfully managing a busy workload, working to tight deadlines, and meeting your objectives without close supervision
Demonstrable experience of using IT software packages with intermediate-level skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HR databases and email
The ability to work within The SA’s Christian ethos and key values: integrity; accountability; compassion; passion; boldness and respect