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