HR Officer

On behalf of our client, who are a leading charity based in North West London, we are recruiting a HR Officer, for a 6 month contract. The role holder will need to have the ability to build strong business relationships with the staff and stakeholders within the organisation. The organisation, run a number of regional care homes.

In this role you will be expted to contribute to business planning, providing guidance and supporting with work force planning and all employee relations issues.

You will be based at the Head office in North West London, but will be expected to spend some time across two further sites both within a 5 mile radius of the head office, supporting the Home and Business Managers. Currently this role involves hybrid working from home as well as in the office. Site visits will also be involved in this role.

In recognition for the Contract HR Officer role:-

GBP32k
Excellent Pension Contribution
Free lunches
Holiday and Sick leave
Retail discount vouchers
Company loan scheme
As HR Officer - You will also be expected to carry out the following tasks:-

Contribute to business planning, providing guidance on restructures, workforce planning and employee relations issues. Anticipate and diagnose underlying issues and where appropriate build the case for change with stakeholders ensuring processes are fair and equitable in line with our values.
Working with colleagues including the Head of Resourcing and the Head of Talent to ensure we have the right people, with the right skills in the right place at the right time.
Working collaboratively to enhance staff engagement and in turn staff retention
Working with the Head of Talent to identify and support performance to maximise potential
Establish People KPIs with managers and with informed analytics coach and mentor them to drive improved performance e.g. increase productivity, reduce sickness absence.
Coach managers to be confident and effective on all formal performance related issues, performance improvements, disciplinary, grievance and terminations.
Maintain an in-depth knowledge of employment law, reducing the legal risk of tribunal claims
Undertake project work
Ensure GDPR compliance is met.
The Ideal HR Officer will have the following experience:

An all-round HR generalist, which includes recruitment, employee relations, learning & development and organisational development.
Business Partner experience preferable Evidence of formulating local business strategy, business cases and delivering operational plans, essential
Evidenced ability to manage competing demands, delivering value-add improvements whilst maintaining service standards.
Strong knowledge of employment law
Pro- active development of interventions and initiatives that improve efficiencies and engagement
Successful relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and the ability to influence decisions
Understanding of the whole employee life cycle in a variety of circumstances and the ability to drive and deliver great customer experiences including workforce planning and talent management
Experience of successfully managing change projects
Experience of working in a multi-site setting
Experience of managing complex people issues ideally in a unionised environment
Understanding the challenges of the Care Sector and/or not for profit organisations
Proven track record of success delivering against KPI's
Oakley Professional Recruitment is an independent recruitment consultancy, working on behalf of our client. The successful candidate for this role, will be expected to have a full pre-employment check, which includes an enhanced DBS and referencing