September 19, 2024

NIPSO

Belfast

FULL TIME & OTHER

Human Resources Advisor

TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE YOU MUST GO TO WWW.NIPSO.ORG.UK AND DOWNLOAD THE APPLICANT PACK, APPLICATION FORM AND MONITORING FORM AND RETURN COMPLETED FORMS TO THE EMAIL SPECIFIED WITHIN THE APPLICANT PACK.
Job Title: Human Resource Advisor
Reporting to: Director of Governance and Support Services
Grade: Equivalent to NICS Staff Officer
Salary: £34,524 - £35,712 (under review)
Location: Belfast
Main purpose of job
The post holder is responsible for ensuring a high-quality Human Resource (HR) service to the Ombudsman’s office that will support management in policy development, preparation of guidance, recruitment and selection, and training and development which enables the recruitment and retention of staff with the correct skills and experience to ensure NIPSO provide a quality, efficient and timely service to the public and develops staff to achieve their full potential making NIPSO an employer of choice.
Summary of principal duties and responsibilities
· Further development and implementation of a People Strategy which will support the achievement of the NIPSO’s key Business objectives
· Provision of timely advice and guidance on HR and related employment law issues to management as required;
· Review, development and implementation of NIPSO HR policies and procedures as required and in line with any changes in legislation;
· Work with directors and managers to ensure effective succession and workforce planning;
· Provide high quality and timely recruitment, selection and induction of employees;
· Liaison with external payroll provider (HR Connect) on payroll and pension related matters;
· Liaison with external HR Advisors and Legal advisors as required
· Development, implementation, monitoring and review of performance management and learning and development plans to promote continuous improvement, staff development and support management and staff in the achievement of NIPSO targets and objectives;
· Promote, develop and maintain an effective and positive employee relations culture that supports agreed change and enables the development of the Ombudsman service while establishing NIPSO as an employer of choice;
· Play a leading role in the established engagement processes with employee representatives and recognised trade union;
· Establish and maintain appropriate systems to enable the effective monitoring and reporting of the HR function, issues and plans as required;
· Act as Monitoring Officer and be responsible for the promotion of equality of opportunity, ensuring that the Office meets the requirements of all relevant legislation, that the required returns are submitted to the Equality Commission in a timely manner, Equality Action Plans are developed as required while ensuring that management and staff receive appropriate training;
· Keeping up to date with changes in employment law and advising on how these might impact on the Office by ensuring that it is adequately prepared for any proposed changes;
· Maintain and update professional knowledge and skills through proactive engagement in the performance review process and the identification of development needs, updating skills and knowledge as agreed with line manager;
· Contribute to the development of policy and corporate and business plans as required;
· Represent the Office as required at Ombudsman Association Interest Groups and other external events as requested;
· Provide support and guidance to managers and directors undertaking any HR related investigations
· Develop and maintain effective relationships with colleagues and those working in other public bodies.
General Responsibilities & Duties
· Adhere to the NIPSO values of fairness, independence, people focused and excellence.
· Adhere to and promote NIPSO policies on Equality of Opportunity and Dignity at Work, demonstrating a commitment to the principles of equality, fairness and diversity in all aspects of work.
· Have due regard for own safety and that of others, behaving appropriately at all times and recording all accidents no matter how minor.
· Take responsibility for the development of own skills and knowledge through proactive engagement in the internal performance review processes.
· Undertake ad-hoc, cross-functional project work supporting the development of the Office and service provision as reasonably requested by your line manager.
This job description is subject to review and amendment as the demands of the role and the organisation evolve. Therefore the postholder will be required to be flexible and adaptable and aware that they may be asked to perform tasks, duties and responsibilities which are not specifically detailed in the job description but which are commensurate with the role.
1. PERSON SPECIFICATIONESSENTIAL CRITERIA
Applicants must, as at the closing date for receipt of applications, be able to demonstrate by providing personal and specific examples on their application form that they have:
(i) Hold a current professional membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development at Associate member (Assoc CIPD).
(ii) Minimum of 3 years’ general experience in at least 3 of the following areas;

Providing HR support and advice to management;

Developing and implementing HR Policies & Procedures;

Recruitment and selection;

Training planning and organisational development

(iii) A minimum of 3 years’ experience in application of employment legislation in NI.
(iv) A minimum of 3 years’ experience working under pressure to tight timescales and manage competing work priorities;
(v) A minimum of 3 years’ experience drafting reports and policy documents with evidence-based conclusions and making appropriate recommendations to management;
(vi) A minimum of 3 years’ experience in working as part of a team and contribute to an environment of continuous improvement;
(vii) A minimum of 3 years’ experience communicating with various stakeholders in a range of formats while maintaining impartiality.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
In addition to the above essential criteria, NIPSO reserves the right to only shortlist those candidates who can also demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples on the application form that they have:
(i) Hold a current professional membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development at Chartered member (Chartered CIPD)
(ii) Have successfully completed a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources, business or other relevant discipline;
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
Applicants must be able to demonstrate evidence of the following skills, competencies and attributes which will be tested at final interview: