We are proud to be partnering with an award-winning registered charity and Hospice, providing care and support to those with potentially life-limiting illnesses across North London, who are looking to appoint an Assistant People Business Partner on a 6-month fixed term contract (FTC).

This will be a full-time position based in North London, with hybrid working (2 days home working). The salary is negotiable dependant upon experience for this position.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working in HR / employee relations (ER) and ideally be CIPD qualified.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Supporting the People Business Partners by providing ad-hoc support to the recruitment process including assisting with the drafting of adverts for new hires and volunteers, participating in the selection process for some roles within the organisation including interviews

• Providing support to line managers on a range of ER issues including absence management, grievances and disciplinary cases as well coaching and supporting to line managers to ensure cases are addressed in line with policy and in a timely and professional manner, attending meetings and taking notes where appropriate

• Assisting all line managers and staff on all People Policies working closely with the People Services team to ensure all polices and forms are accessible to line managers and staff

• Coaching and guiding on performance appraisals including objective setting, providing constructive feedback, advice on managing under performance and assisting line managers and employees with the development of personal development plans

• Spearheading initiatives that foster a positive culture, employee engagement and wellbeing. Assist with the development of the wellbeing programme and the staff engagement platform

Experience required:

• Employee relations (absenteeism, sickness, disciplinary, contracts, etc)

• Human Resources experience

• Note taking

• Creating HR systems reports and management reporting

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• CIPD qualified

Rewards and Benefits:

• Hybrid working

• Flexible working days

Working hours:

• 37.5 hours per week

• Monday – Friday, 9am-5:30pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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