Purpose of the job:
- To provide HR support to the Chief Executive Officer, Senior Managers and the Board of Trustees.
- To be a member of the Senior Management Team.
- To ensure the organisation remains compliant with employment, sponsorship, immigration and workforce legislation whilst supporting the achievement of organisational objectives.
Tasks: The tasks outlined are not an exhaustive list and will vary within the boundaries of the purpose of the job in order to meet the changing needs of the service.
- Manage complex employee relations casework including dispute resolutions, disciplinaries, grievances, absence, retirement and redundancy.
- Continuously monitor and review HR policies and processes and implement changes where necessary.
- Provide advice on and be involved in recruitment and selection.
- Keeping of secure HR records.
- To take responsibility as Data Protection Officer and ensure confidentiality of information, including Data Protection and GDPR requirements are adhered to throughout the organisation.
- As part of the Leadership team, participate in the implementation of specific projects, procedures and guidelines as requested by the CEO.
- To manage members of the HR and Administrative Team including regular supervisions and appraisals.
- To oversee and monitor the use of Bright HR and promote full functionality.
- To oversee the training of the Reception/Administration/HR Team in conjunction with the online training system. Ensuring they also attend face to face training where necessary.
- To oversee compliance for document retention and deletion.
- To oversee the memo function for all departments on BrightHR in conjunction with the HR and Administration Officer.
- To oversee the onboarding, change of documentation and offboarding of all Deafway employees.
- To oversee the sickness monitoring and welfare interviews for all Deafway employees in conjunction with the HR Officer.
- To oversee the DBS and Right to Work documentation ensuring that the safer recruitment process is adhered to supported by the HR Officer and HR and Administration Officer.
- To act as the lead for UKVI Sponsor Licence compliance, ensuring all sponsorship duties are fulfilled in accordance with Home Office requirements.
- To maintain accurate sponsorship records and oversee all reporting duties through the Sponsor Management System (SMS).
- To act as the organisation's Level 1 User and ensure all sponsored worker activity is managed in accordance with UKVI guidance.
- To advise managers on sponsorship, right to work requirements and immigration compliance matters.
- To monitor changes in immigration and employment legislation and implement any required organisational changes.
- To lead on HR-related Health & Safety responsibilities, working alongside managers to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
- To support the review and implementation of Health & Safety policies, Fire Procedures and safe working practices across the organisation.
- To promote a positive image of Deafway at all times.
- To undertake such personal training and development relevant to the role and as is required under relevant legislation, regulatory bodies and/or by the Chief Executive and/or Trustees of Deafway.
- To undertake any other tasks as reasonably required that relate to the purpose of the job as requested by the CEO.
Person specification:
Essential:
- CIPD Level 5 qualification in Human Resource Management or equivalent demonstrable HR management experience.
- Significant experience in a generalist HR management role.
- Experience managing complex employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability and performance procedures.
- Experience developing and implementing HR policies and procedures.
- Experience managing and developing staff.
- Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
- Experience as a Level 1 User within a Home Office Sponsor Licence organisation.
- Experience managing Skilled Worker sponsorship processes and UKVI compliance requirements.
- Knowledge of Right to Work legislation and safer recruitment practices
- Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgement.
- Strong IT skills, including HRIS and Microsoft Office applications.
Desirable:
- NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
- Experience of working within the care, charity or not-for-profit sector.
- Knowledge of BrightHR.
- Experience acting as Data Protection Lead or GDPR compliance lead.
- British Sign Language skills.
In return, we offer:
- 6.6 weeks per annum, including Statutory Bank/Public Holidays (pro-rata).
- Deaf Awareness Training.
- Fully funded BSL Level 1 and Level 2 qualification.
- Health Care Cash Plan.
- Free Disclosure and Barring Service Check – subject to completing 6 month probation.
- Regular training & personal development plans.
- Free onsite parking.
- Subsided on site restaurant.
- Company pension scheme.
- 24-hour confidential Employee Assistance Program.