Job Description

The Vacancy
Permanent, Full Time (37 hours a week)
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (4.30pm on Fridays)
3 days in office, 2 days remote working
We are looking for an experienced Senior Employee Relations Partner (HR) to join our dynamic team at Central Services in Fareham, to provide expert HR guidance to the HR team and services.
As Senior Employee Relations Partner you will:

• Advise, coach and train staff members and managers on all human resources matters including policy, process and people management skills where needed

• Manage complex staff relations casework, such as grievances, disciplinaries and long-term absence, liaising with our legal representatives as required

• Ensure knowledge of all human resources policies, work with our HR manager to monitor all human resources policies to ensure up to date in line with current legislation

• Support the HR manager with the human resources process in relation to tenders and TUPE projects, liaising with internal and external parties

• Lead on the maintenance of the human resources system data, using this data to provide and analyse report as needed to inform and improve efficiencies and adherence to policies and procedures

• Provide direct line management for several members of the team

• Support in driving change in the development and implementation and human resources protocols and processes

• Deputise and cover the human resources manager as necessary

• Engage with internal and external contacts and organisations, not only within the human resources field, to network, and have the opportunity to knowledge share and best practice

This role requires:
CIPD qualified, or equivalent qualification through experience
At least 5 years' experience across all aspects of human resources, particularly with demonstratable expertise of dealing with complex and high risk employee relations issues
Experience of managing and reporting key performance indicators and human resources metrics
Experience of line managing others, ideally in a human resources team
For a full list of role responsibilities and requirements please see attached job description.
If this position is something that aligns with your experience, do not hesitate to apply!
We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
About Us
We offer support to people who are homeless, vulnerable or at risk of becoming homeless and need help rebuilding their lives for a brighter future. Our services include safe, flexible and reliable client led housing and support with a focus on reducing homelessness, improving health and wellbeing and building on individual's skills and resilience to break the cycle of homelessness, poverty and exclusion.
We work in partnership with multiple agencies and authorities to deliver support and accommodation needs across Berkshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Dorset.
We are dedicated to safeguarding all young people and adults with our services. We follow safer recruitment practices for all our vacancies to assure that all successful candidates are suitable to work with our clients.
We're committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that embodies our values and promotes a tolerant and respectful environment where everyone can feel empowered to succeed.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will support with any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
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Our Benefits
Extra mile awards
Pension with life cover
Blue Light Card
Champions of equality
Employee assistance programme
Staff discounts via Wider Wallet
Dedication to wellbeing
GP helpline
Length of service awards
Generous and flexible holiday
Refer a friend scheme

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