HR Advisor
Human Resource Advisor – Multisite – Hybrid Working
Suffolk Libraries is an independent and charitable society which runs Suffolk’s public library service and prison libraries in a number of counties including Suffolk, Norfolk, Bedfordshire and NottinghamshireOur vision is to “transform lives through access to knowledge and resources, promote lifelong learning and strengthen communities by meeting their evolving needs.”
We are looking for a confident, hands-on Human Resources Advisor who shares this vision and wants to join our busy HR Team. You will be the first point of contact for all Suffolk Libraries HR queries, with your main area of responsibility being to support our prison library staff.
In particular you will:- Provide comprehensive HR advisory support to employees and management, ensuring compliance with company policies and employment law.
- Provide support to managers on performance, disciplinary, absence, grievance and appeal matters including attending meetings either virtually or face to face.
- Recruitment support including drafting job specs, working with recruiters and carrying out interviews.
- Carrying out inductions and onboarding
- Assist in organising company events, training and staff wellbeing activities
With a friendly, approachable style you will have:
- A strong understanding of UK employment law and its practical application.
- A professional, generalist HR background.
- A “can do”, client service approach.
- Excellent communication skills are essential, together with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels and build credibility quickly.
- Previous experience of working as a HR generalist or HR Advisor
This role is a permanent position, working 32 hours per week. Hybrid and Multisite working with at least one day a week working closely with our HR Team in Ipswich.
The organisation is offering a salary of £30,000 to £32,000 per annum pro rata with an exciting benefits package which you will be entitled to, such as joining the group pension scheme, group income protection, life assurance, hybrid working and developmental opportunities.
You will be working within a collaborative and supportive team that values creativity and innovation.
Closing Date: 23rd October 2024If you would like to apply for this role, please complete an application form which can be found at: Suffolk Libraries Job Page
As an equal opportunities’ employer, Suffolk Libraries is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Suffolk Libraries.As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy