HR Officer
Oaklands College, St Julians, St. Albans
HR Officer
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Oaklands College, St Julians, St. Albans
- Full time
- Permanent
- Remote working
Posted 1 week ago, 6 Dec | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: e1ff3fe10f3a485fbed2653301807c2d
Full Job Description
- Undertake generalist HR tasks in respect of administering the employee lifecycle (e.g. resignation, maternity benefits, and other contract variations as necessary), generating standard letters where appropriate.
- To process probation, in a timely manner, to chase pro-actively where necessary and ensure receipt of relevant documents in line with procedure, issuing letters following completion at 6 months
- Assist the HR Manager in monitoring staff sickness absence by producing monthly reports, supporting them in taking further action, including initiating medical referrals to Occupational Health and taking follow up action where necessary (including letters to staff member).
- To deal with enquiries from a number of sources, providing specialist advice on policy and procedure and resolving routine matters; referring more complex issues to the HR Manager.
- Assist with employee relations casework, including arranging formal meetings and preparing paperwork for hearings and appeals. Take notes at meetings and hearings.
- Advise the 'Investigating Officer' during Grievance and Disciplinary investigations, ensuring all reports and paperwork are written to correct standards.
- Ensure employment related documents e.g. staff contracts, website, intranet etc. are kept up to date, comply with legislation and meet the requirements of the College
- Participate in and/or lead HR Projects
- Ensure any data feeding into Single Record is updated, recorded and maintained accurately and regularly. Be aware of and follow College policies and procedures, with particular attention to health and safety, safeguarding, risk management, equality and diversity, quality and our values and behaviours. You will be required to attend training and CPD events as necessary
- Certificate in Personnel Practice or relevant degree (commitment to work towards full CIPD qualification)
- Microsoft office skills
- Previous experience of working in HR (understand basic generalist processes and legislation - e.g. maternity rights)
- Experience of using HR and Data Systems (iTrent) SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with resolving people issues
- Excellent written/oral communication skills.
- Ability to act on own initiative and meet deadlines.
- Tact, and the ability to adhere to confidentiality requirements
- Ability to work with little supervision, using own initiative.
- Sound multi-tasking and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively in a complex and dynamic environment
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Oaklands for a HR Officer to deliver a high level, efficient and comprehensive HR service to Staff. The Oaklands Education group is a vibrant and diverse learning centred community, providing transformational education for over 100 years. Oaklands is more than just a College and is well positioned to be internationally known, nationally recognised, regionally relevant, and locally significant. Oaklands College has a proud heritage of providing responsive, transformational education. We opened our doors to men and women in 1921. We have provided our students with the knowledge and skills to achieve their individual ambitions and make a valuable contribution to their communities. The College is developing in a transformational way, and we are seeking a HR Officer to play a vital role in our journey.
We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our team and play a crucial role in administering the employee lifecycle. In this position, you will deal with enquiries from a number of sources, providing specialist advice on policies and procedures and participate in the induction of new staff. The ideal candidate will have excellent people skills and be able to communicate to all levels. You will have strong organisation skills with the ability to prioritise your workload. You should be proficient in Microsoft Office and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively. Previous experience administration is essential, along with a commitment to providing a high-quality customer service. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. We have fantastic benefits like a free on site gym in St Albans, private healthcare options, a cycle to work scheme and financial wellbeing support. We take care of what's important to you.,
Generous Salary Automatic entry into the Local Government pension scheme Generous annual leave of 30 days - Christmas holidays additional! A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn. Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching. Free onsite parking Subsided onsite restaurant. A cycle scheme and discounted gym membership