HR Advisor (Ref: 6324)
Full-time
Mid
Description
North East England
Job Summary
These positions are based at Tyneside House, Newcastle
Job Description
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is an executive non-departmental public body of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Driven by government’s aim for clean, healthy, safe, productive and biologically diverse oceans and seas, MMO’s purpose is to protect and enhance our precious marine environment, and support UK economic growth by enabling sustainable marine activities and development.
We are the independent regulator for England’s seas, professionally delivering service-focussed outcomes for our customers.
Job Description
The HR Advisor supports the wider HR team with contributing to the organisations HR goals. Specific duties are varied and can encompass most areas on the operational side of the HR department. The HR Advisor must have strong communication and organisational skills. You must be able to work both with management and non-management individuals, be a team player and possess strong interpersonal skills. You can expect to act as a ‘critical friend’ and help to provide partnering support to the wider HR Business Partnering team and their business area, and support or lead on specific projects on HR topics, support the HR Officer and Head of HR. The role of the HR Advisor is to advise both employers and clients on the recruitment of new staff and retention of existing employees. You will be involved in helping hiring managers with their interview techniques and writing job descriptions, as well as researching performance evaluation methods and designing company policies.
Other Objectives Will Include:
• To evaluate and update job descriptions.
• To answer HR queries posed by management and employees.
• To train and advise managers on recruitment, selection, and interview evaluation procedures (e.g. Oleeo).
• Support the implementation of HR technology solutions to improve day-to-day operations (e.g. Oleeo software & SSCL processes).
• To be point of contact with SSCL (shared services provider) for HR related queries and HR solutions and changes.
• To develop and implement HR policies that align with the organisation’s goals and values.
• To ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• To help resolve disputes and grievances between employees and managers.
Main Activities
• Provide 1st Line HR Support for all employees.
• Acting as the first point of contact for HR related queries within the organisation, working closely with the HR Officer.
• To monitor and review absences within the organisation, and support and develop strategies to reduce sickness absence.
• Translate business requirements into people requirements and improve people engagement.
• To carry out HR project work as required; HR projects (or parts of projects) for the business area or for HR itself and support HRBPs with these challenges.
• Solve business challenges by applying HR knowledge, and coach and influence leaders in all aspects of HR e.g., E.D.I., leadership, employee engagement, capability & talent etc.
• Provide advice and support to line managers and employees regarding any change in employment legislation.
• Provide advice and support to hiring managers and HRBP’s on recruitment campaigns.
• To manage the disciplinary and grievance procedures: advising managers, supporting investigations.
• To produce reports and manage data contained in the HR system, ensuring it is accurate and up to date.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is an executive non-departmental public body of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Driven by government’s aim for clean, healthy, safe, productive and biologically diverse oceans and seas, MMO’s purpose is to protect and enhance our precious marine environment, and support UK economic growth by enabling sustainable marine activities and development.
We are the independent regulator for England’s seas, professionally delivering service-focussed outcomes for our customers.
Other Objectives Will Include:
• To evaluate and update job descriptions.
• To answer HR queries posed by management and employees.
• To train and advise managers on recruitment, selection, and interview evaluation procedures (e.g. Oleeo).
• Support the implementation of HR technology solutions to improve day-to-day operations (e.g. Oleeo software & SSCL processes).
• To be point of contact with SSCL (shared services provider) for HR related queries and HR solutions and changes.
• To develop and implement HR policies that align with the organisation’s goals and values.
• To ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• To help resolve disputes and grievances between employees and managers.
Main Activities
• Provide 1st Line HR Support for all employees.
• Acting as the first point of contact for HR related queries within the organisation, working closely with the HR Officer.
• To monitor and review absences within the organisation, and support and develop strategies to reduce sickness absence.
• Translate business requirements into people requirements and improve people engagement.
• To carry out HR project work as required; HR projects (or parts of projects) for the business area or for HR itself and support HRBPs with these challenges.
• Solve business challenges by applying HR knowledge, and coach and influence leaders in all aspects of HR e.g., E.D.I., leadership, employee engagement, capability & talent etc.
• Provide advice and support to line managers and employees regarding any change in employment legislation.
• Provide advice and support to hiring managers and HRBP’s on recruitment campaigns.
• To manage the disciplinary and grievance procedures: advising managers, supporting investigations.
• To produce reports and manage data contained in the HR system, ensuring it is accurate and up to date.
Person specification
Please Refer To Job Description
Alongside your salary of £33,195, Marine Management Organisation contributes £9,616 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Selection process details
Please Refer To Job Description
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups:
• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job Contact :
• Name : Joanne Birch
• Email : joanne.birch@marinemanagement.org.uk
• Telephone : 07799 343564
Recruitment team
• Email : defra-recruitment-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk
Further information
https://networkrecruitment.tal.net/vx/appcentre-5/brand-10/spa-1/tmpwid-4f9f_331b4a4e-479f-4a16-97ae-601288d2a83f/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/6/opp/6324-6324-HR-Advisor/en-GB
Job Summary
These positions are based at Tyneside House, Newcastle
Job Description
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is an executive non-departmental public body of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Driven by government’s aim for clean, healthy, safe, productive and biologically diverse oceans and seas, MMO’s purpose is to protect and enhance our precious marine environment, and support UK economic growth by enabling sustainable marine activities and development.
We are the independent regulator for England’s seas, professionally delivering service-focussed outcomes for our customers.
Job Description
The HR Advisor supports the wider HR team with contributing to the organisations HR goals. Specific duties are varied and can encompass most areas on the operational side of the HR department. The HR Advisor must have strong communication and organisational skills. You must be able to work both with management and non-management individuals, be a team player and possess strong interpersonal skills. You can expect to act as a ‘critical friend’ and help to provide partnering support to the wider HR Business Partnering team and their business area, and support or lead on specific projects on HR topics, support the HR Officer and Head of HR. The role of the HR Advisor is to advise both employers and clients on the recruitment of new staff and retention of existing employees. You will be involved in helping hiring managers with their interview techniques and writing job descriptions, as well as researching performance evaluation methods and designing company policies.
Other Objectives Will Include:
• To evaluate and update job descriptions.
• To answer HR queries posed by management and employees.
• To train and advise managers on recruitment, selection, and interview evaluation procedures (e.g. Oleeo).
• Support the implementation of HR technology solutions to improve day-to-day operations (e.g. Oleeo software & SSCL processes).
• To be point of contact with SSCL (shared services provider) for HR related queries and HR solutions and changes.
• To develop and implement HR policies that align with the organisation’s goals and values.
• To ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• To help resolve disputes and grievances between employees and managers.
Main Activities
• Provide 1st Line HR Support for all employees.
• Acting as the first point of contact for HR related queries within the organisation, working closely with the HR Officer.
• To monitor and review absences within the organisation, and support and develop strategies to reduce sickness absence.
• Translate business requirements into people requirements and improve people engagement.
• To carry out HR project work as required; HR projects (or parts of projects) for the business area or for HR itself and support HRBPs with these challenges.
• Solve business challenges by applying HR knowledge, and coach and influence leaders in all aspects of HR e.g., E.D.I., leadership, employee engagement, capability & talent etc.
• Provide advice and support to line managers and employees regarding any change in employment legislation.
• Provide advice and support to hiring managers and HRBP’s on recruitment campaigns.
• To manage the disciplinary and grievance procedures: advising managers, supporting investigations.
• To produce reports and manage data contained in the HR system, ensuring it is accurate and up to date.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is an executive non-departmental public body of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Driven by government’s aim for clean, healthy, safe, productive and biologically diverse oceans and seas, MMO’s purpose is to protect and enhance our precious marine environment, and support UK economic growth by enabling sustainable marine activities and development.
We are the independent regulator for England’s seas, professionally delivering service-focussed outcomes for our customers.
Other Objectives Will Include:
• To evaluate and update job descriptions.
• To answer HR queries posed by management and employees.
• To train and advise managers on recruitment, selection, and interview evaluation procedures (e.g. Oleeo).
• Support the implementation of HR technology solutions to improve day-to-day operations (e.g. Oleeo software & SSCL processes).
• To be point of contact with SSCL (shared services provider) for HR related queries and HR solutions and changes.
• To develop and implement HR policies that align with the organisation’s goals and values.
• To ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• To help resolve disputes and grievances between employees and managers.
Main Activities
• Provide 1st Line HR Support for all employees.
• Acting as the first point of contact for HR related queries within the organisation, working closely with the HR Officer.
• To monitor and review absences within the organisation, and support and develop strategies to reduce sickness absence.
• Translate business requirements into people requirements and improve people engagement.
• To carry out HR project work as required; HR projects (or parts of projects) for the business area or for HR itself and support HRBPs with these challenges.
• Solve business challenges by applying HR knowledge, and coach and influence leaders in all aspects of HR e.g., E.D.I., leadership, employee engagement, capability & talent etc.
• Provide advice and support to line managers and employees regarding any change in employment legislation.
• Provide advice and support to hiring managers and HRBP’s on recruitment campaigns.
• To manage the disciplinary and grievance procedures: advising managers, supporting investigations.
• To produce reports and manage data contained in the HR system, ensuring it is accurate and up to date.
Person specification
Please Refer To Job Description
Alongside your salary of £33,195, Marine Management Organisation contributes £9,616 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Selection process details
Please Refer To Job Description
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups:
• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job Contact :
• Name : Joanne Birch
• Email : joanne.birch@marinemanagement.org.uk
• Telephone : 07799 343564
Recruitment team
• Email : defra-recruitment-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk
Further information
https://networkrecruitment.tal.net/vx/appcentre-5/brand-10/spa-1/tmpwid-4f9f_331b4a4e-479f-4a16-97ae-601288d2a83f/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/6/opp/6324-6324-HR-Advisor/en-GB