The Human Resources function within New Forest Care plays an integral part in supporting our businesses' and is known internally as the People Team. It offers professional HR support and guidance to each area of the organisation.
As the People Team advisor, you will be actively involved in all Employee Relations procedures, including any disciplinary and grievance issues. You will support the business by providing generalist HR advice and by sharing your experience and knowledge. You will provide empathetic and pragmatic generalist support aligned to our Company Values across all areas of our business. There will also be opportunities to support and work on various People, Engagement and Wellbeing related projects throughout the year. Role: People Team (HR) Advisor
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 9am to 5:00pm (Part Time Consider)
Location: Office Based - Hythe, Hampshire
Salary: up to £32,000 DOE The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. What you will be doing:
To be one of the main points of contact for all HR queries within the team, advising remotely via MS Teams and face to face
Advise and guide our Operational managers on issues related to employee relations in line with Company policy and ACAS best practice
Advise and guide our colleagues in an empathetic manner on issues related to employee relations in line with Company policy and ACAS best practice
Manage an ongoing generalist caseload including and not limited to - Family Friendly Leave, Disciplinary, Capability, Grievance and Long-Term Sickness
Manage all administrative paperwork in relation to case work in line with the HR Team SLAs
Ensure that all HR case data is kept up to date and managed in line with the HR Team SLAs
Manage a case load of colleagues referred to our Occupational Health Provider, following up with managers and colleagues to embed reasonable adjustments and wellbeing
Provide support to the Head of the People Team
What we're looking for:
Experience in managing cases from a risk perspective with both a commercial but empathetic approach
Highly experienced in case management in a high volume, agile environment
Experienced in use of a case log
2+ years HR Generalist experience
CIPD L3 essential, CIPD L5 or working towards is desirable
Experience in use of HR Bamboo is not expected but would be advantageous About New Forest Care
New Forest Care is a bespoke residential, education and therapeutic childcare provider dedicated to providing unconditional care to the most vulnerable children and young people. Our approach is flexible and adaptable, working with local authorities, parents and carers. We are advocates of our children, and putting their safety and well-being first is at the centre of our decision making. Established in June 2001, we have 12 small-scale residential children’s homes and 7 school sites that also accept day students who are not in our care. Our education facilities which are Ofsted rated as “Outstanding”, also include a school farm and Outdoor Learning Centre, along with a Forest School. We are based mainly in the Southampton Waterside Area and Romsey. Why work for New Forest Care?
New Forest Care want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the benefits you will receive include:
Enhanced Annual Leave depending on length of service
Company Sick Pay Scheme
Company Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
Reward and Discount scheme
Refer a friend bonus
Free eye test and a contribution towards the frames
A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
Free Parking
Regular Employment Engagement including ongoing recognition vouchers All roles are subject to DBS, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. New Forest Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People, applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and DBS check. INDHO
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