Regional Human Resources Advisor - Preston

Full Job Description

HR Advisor

£25,500 per annum

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Are you ready to take the next step in your career?

The successful candidate would join a team that provides support and structure to the South West region for Cambian Group, meaning you will need to provide key traits like professionalism, impartiality, balanced Employee Relations (ER) advice and case management provision to our Group.

The team you will join aims to deliver a high quality service that clearly demonstrates added value to the Group and playing such a crucial part in the team you will be relied on to provide first class support to the Human Resources unit and Employee Relations Unit.

Candidates would need to hold a Full UK Driving license and access to a vehicle and hold CIPD level 3.

Salary and Benefits

Here at Cambian we value our employees and appreciate the commitment they give us, and in response we offer a competitive salary of £25,500.00 per annum. 

Benefits

• 25 days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Free On-site parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Long Service Award

This Vacancy

The workload in this position is high volume, varied and fast paced, you will be supported by a Regional HRBP.

You will have regular contact with Managers at all levels and will be focused on building strong and credible relationships with key internal stakeholders. You will be pragmatic and solutions focused with a balanced and highly ethical and impartial approach. You should be comfortable with challenging conversations. You will deliver all HR activity in a consistent manner, reflecting best practice and appropriately mitigating HR related risks promoting positive employee relations.

Your Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate and current regional case log
• Organise meetings/booking venues and supporting with note taking
• Weekly regional case log reporting to, Regional Operations Director and HRBP
• Administration of letters invites/outcomes/disciplinary/investigation packs, filing and maintaining employee personnel folders
• Support the HRBP on a daily basis
• Attend, HR and Operational meetings on occasion and where appropriate
• Provide adhoc support to the Investigation Managers and Regional HRBP
• Promote equality and diversity as part of the culture of the organisation
• All roles will be expected to undertake any other appropriate duties as required by the Head of HR including providing cover for colleagues

The skills we expect from our staff:

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to work under own initiative and independently
• Ability to work to deadlines and on occasion under pressure
• Ability to take direction and work as part of a team
• Ability to work in partnership and liaise with other professionals
• Methodical approach, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Takes responsibility for own work
• Able to use judgement to know when to ask for help and guidance
• Resilient and able to work in an organisation that is undergoing change due to development and growth
• Appreciates and understands the need for confidentiality in dealing with all HR/ER and training issues
• Understanding of Equal Opportunities and Anti - Discriminatory Practice issues
• Understanding of HR legislation and processes
• Computer literate and proficient in use of MS Microsoft (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint & Excel)
• Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service
• Must have a full, current driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Experience within the childcare sector would be highly advantageous.

About us:

We are the Cambian Group, the largest independent provider of care and education for children and young people. We believe that everyone has a personal best. Those we care for and those who care for them. You will find that you are part of a close, supportive team, all focused on achieving the best outcome for everyone.

Requirements for an Enhanced DBS and reference checking will be undertaken in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practice. Whilst we endeavour to keep the recruitment process as short as possible due to the nature of these important checks it may extend the processing time.

AlSalary: Location: Preston, PR5