About this role
Job summary
The role of the Human Resources Team is to provide a prompt, effective and efficient advisory HR service to staff and managers ensuring adherence to policies and legislation whilst ensuring service needs are met.
The HR team are responsible for supporting and advising on all aspects of employment including managing sickness absence, disciplinary and grievance matters and are involved in organisational change and review. The team are also responsible for the provision of a recruitment and selection service and writing and reviewing HR policies to ensure best practice and compliance with legal requirements. The team also works closely with CPG's payroll providers in the implementation of the full range of payroll and pension services. Staff benefits are also co-ordinated and administered via the HR Team.
Please note that Care Plus Group is not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.
Main duties of the job
HR Officer
Westgate Park
Permanent
37.5 hours a week
Range 4 £27,288 to £29,112 - you will be appointed on a fixed salary point within the range
The role of the HR Officer is to support the HR team in the delivery of an effective, customer focussed and professional HR service to the organisation.
You will be part of a team that provides a HR support and advisory service to the whole range of services within Care Plus Group. Every day is different as you will manage and prioritise a varied range of duties including all aspects of employee relations work (i.e. discipline, grievance, sickness absence), recruitment and selection, payroll and general advice, guidance and support to staff and managers. You will work independently, however, support and guidance is readily available from within the team. The role provides an excellent opportunity for those who are interested in all elements of the HR role.
You must be customer focused and have the ability to provide general advice and guidance on employment related matters, as well as having effective IT skills including use of M365 applications, accurate inputting/keyboarding skills and the ability to produce reports and extract data.
It is essential that you have recent experience of working in a HR environment, have knowledge of employment law, conditions of service and best practice and their interpretation and application and hold the Certificate in Personnel Practice or have equivalent experience.
About us
Care Plus Group (CPG)is an employee-owned Community Benefit Society dedicated to improving health, wellbeing and independence for the communities we serve. Providing a diverse range of services including community nursing, urgent care, primary care, rehabilitation, adult social care, learning disability, specialist support services, and event medical services, CPG supports people at every stage of their health and care journey. As a socially responsible organisation, we combineacommercially minded approach with a compassionate heart,ensuring we remain financially sustainable whilst always prioritising the needs of the people and communities who rely on us.
We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement. We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification please refer to this for more information.
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Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a HR environment (within previous year)
- Providing general advice and guidance on employment related matters
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
- Creation of spreadsheets and manipulation of data
- Previous experience of using HR information systems
Desirable
- Previous payroll experience
- Dealing with Trade Unions
- Experience of working in a customer focussed environment
- Report Writing
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a flexible approach to problem solving
- Customer focussed
- Effective communication skills both written and verbal
- Accurate inputting/keyboarding skills
- Effective time management and prioritisation skills
- Knowledge of employment law, conditions of service and best practice and their interpretation and application
- Evidence of continuous professional updating
- Ability to present views/arguments clearly and logically both verbally and in writing
- Ability to build and maintain effective and professional working relationships
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Certificate in People Practice or equivalent level of experience
- Numeracy and literacy level 3 or equivalent level of ability
Desirable
- ILM Level 3 or similar
Other
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate commitment to CPG core values
- Professional approach
Employer details
Employer name
Care Plus Group
Address
Westgate Park
Charlton Street
Grimsby
DN31 1SQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.careplusgroup.org/ (Opens in a new tab)