HR CONSULTANT - PERMANENT - BEDFORDSHIRE,

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE & CAMBRIDGESHIRE

Vacancy  ref: 3738

We are instructed to only submit to our Client candidates whose qualifications and experience match client’s specification and are able to work within the EU/UK.

 Our Client is a market leader in providing specialist software, outsourcing and information technology (IT) services to the human resources, local government, education and public safety markets. They are currently seeking HR Consultants for offices in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Cambridgeshire. Positions may be available in other offices.

 QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of three years HR experience
• To be multi skilled in so far as ability to support colleagues on other accounts in times of peak workload, holidays and other absences
• Good working knowledge of all major areas of HR and ability to communicate and relate with all levels within an organisation
• MCIPD
• PC Literacy – Word, Excel
• HR Experience
• Application Knowledge
• Practical knowledge of employment law
• Organisational skills

 JOB SCOPE:

 To provide a professional human resource consultancy service to a range of clients.

To assist HR Account Managers in the delivery of specific projects on behalf of clients.

To support HR administrators with client queries as appropriate.   

To perform all duties in accordance with the company Health & Safety and Quality policy procedures.

There may be additional activities to perform from time to time in order to maximise the contribution to the company’s HR’s goals and objectives.

 Assists the management of day to day HR activities of a range of clients

• Interprets client requests and provides clear guidance through effective listening and questioning.
• Prioritises work effectively taking into account the needs of a range of clients and external deadlines.
• Responds to client issues within agreed timescales, manages client expectations through effective communication.
• Provides advice and guidance based on employment legislation and best practice and client requirements.
• Demonstrates clear understanding of current employment legislation.
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing using the most appropriate media dependant on circumstances.
• Recommends both reactive and proactive solutions to client issues.
• Liaises with HR Administrators to ensure consistency and continuity in service delivery through regular one to one meetings, both informal and formal.
• Utilises appropriate IT systems.

 Policy Development

• Displays knowledge of a wide range of HR issues.
• Understands the practical application of HR policies within the workplace.
• Understands the implications of legislative changes on HR policies and takes appropriate action.

 Undertake ad hoc projects

• Implements/carries out activities within general scope of the project and within accepted Project Management methods as directed.

 Provides Customer Service

• Develops relationships with customers by listening and responding to customer needs.
• Manages Customer expectations by agreeing realistic deadlines and schedules for completion of work.
• Meets deadlines as specified in Client SLA’s.
• Considers new ideas to add value to the customer without incurring unnecessary extra cost to the Company’s HR, thereby potentially generating additional income.
• Understands impact of HR solution on ‘bottom line’ in terms of business benefits.
• Ensures professional processes and documentation is logged, updates and maintained in a standardised format.

 Ongoing development of professional competencies

• Provides mentoring facilities to colleagues not directly managed by the post holder.
• Leads by example and initiates development plans linked to competencies relating to both the strategic and specific areas of human resources.
• Uses a range of self-study methods to improve personal capability.  Charts and logs professional development supported by CIPD.
• Attends relevant learning events and seminars and integrates learning and latest practices into day to day activity.  Shares knowledge with team.

 The role will develop skills that will allow movement to HR Account Manager

 Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 per annum

 For more information please contact Chris Willard on 01689 828 999 or email chrisw@woodland.co.uk

 IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION PLEASE CONTACT US AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

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