Description
An exciting temporary opportunity has arisen with the HR and Learning Department for the role of HR Advisor.
Under the direction of the HR Manager, the post holder will be responsible for the delivery of professional HR advice for SYP leaders that covers all aspects of the employee lifecycle.
The successful candidate will build effective relationships with leaders and provide professional advice on all employment matters including local workforce planning, employment law, interpretation of force policy, terms and conditions, Police Regulations and complex case management relating to attendance, performance and capability ensuring all cases are progressed in a timely manner.
You will support the HR Manager in the successful delivery of our force People Strategy and workstreams including organisational change and transformation, policy development and process improvements.
The role will work on an agile approach, including working from the HR & Learning base at Force Headquarters, Carbrook, with our customers across the Force area and working from home.
Skills and experience:
- Previous experience of working in a generalist HR function
- Educated to CIPD Level 5
- Significant HR experience ideally within a policing environment
- Experience of working in an advisory capacity on a wide range of complex people issues covering grievance, capability, capacity, absence etc.
- Critical thinking to assess risk and analyse available data
- Understanding of employment law, and an awareness of pending changes in legislation
What We Offer:
- A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme
- Generous annual leave allowance
- A wide range of family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
- Flexible working arrangements including flexitime and hybrid working for some roles
- Job sharing/part-time working for some roles
- A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust (FIT)
- A comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police
- Employee Assistance Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice
- Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to Work scheme