The role of HR Officer will undertake and support managers with most casework with little day to day supervision. The role will navigate and help support mangers in accessing HR policies, processes and procedures. Giving advice and guidance as to the interpretation of these in the context of organisational precedent and custom & practice. Where necessary, they will act as the gateway to managers accessing more senior HR managers for complex cases.

Main Duties
To provide high quality, focused advice and guidance to manager.
Undertake casework up to and including Employee at Risk level in order to support service managers in resolving issues within reasonable timescales e.g. investigations, disciplinary, performance and absence cases, taking account of employment legislation and organisational precedent.
Likely to work on small/low risk/less complex organisational changes and will contribute to larger organisational change project, supporting a more senior colleague.
Work as part of a team, covering for colleagues as appropriate, focused on the delivery of high quality HR advice.
Will take clear and accurate minutes of meetings, hearings and other events as requested.
To contribute to the development of specific HR projects, policies and initiatives in line with the People Strategy and Service Development Plan.

Experience required
CIPD qualified/part qualified or a minimum of two year's relevant experience
Experience of working with health & safety colleagues on health & wellbeing strategies including stress management, and Occupational Health interventions
Up to date knowledge of employment legislation, its legal implications and HR best practice
Desired management of routine casework including re-organisations and TUPE.
Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
Experience of delivering workshops and briefing sessions

Monday-Friday
9am-5pm Hybrid (2-3 days office)
3 months

Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.