12/02/2021 Four Seasons Health Care is the largest independent provider of Nursing and Residential Care in Northern Ireland. We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced individual to join our HR Team. HR Assistant (part time 20 hours per week) Location: Jordanstown, BT37 (however, this is negotiable) We are looking for a highly motivated individual who will become part of our team. This is an operational role which will allow you to provide advice and guidance on a number of areas. When taking up this role you will also experience many aspects of HR from disciplinary and grievance investigations to recruitment. This role is the perfect opportunity to build upon your previous knowledge and experience.. Job title: HR Assistant Accountable to: Human Resource Business Partner Responsible for: Supporting the HR Business Partner in delivering an efficient and effective HR service to the region. This is a hands on operational HR role providing advice and guidance on the full range HR activity including disciplinary & grievance investigations and hearings, attendance management, performance management & recruitment. To ensure that the organisation is legislatively and policy compliant in its operational HR activity and there is a consistency of approach throughout the organisation Location: TBC Contracted hours: 20 hours per week Key Responsibilities: Ensuring that the HR Information System data is updated and maintained accurately. Providing advice and assistance to management and staff on human resources policies, procedures and legislation. Coordinating the appointment process for successful applicants at Home Manager level and above including the preparation of appointment letters and contract of employments. Collating relevant data on Employee Relations issues within the region to collate HR reports for the Head of HR and Managing Director. Monitor progress and liaise with Regional and Home Managers regarding all disciplinary, appeals, grievance, bullying & harassment, whistleblowing cases in order to ensure adherence to policy and cases are dealt with in a timely manner. Monitor progress of SSP and liaise with HRBP about appropriate action on unacceptable levels of absence. Point of contact with the company’s Occupational Health Provider and liaise with Home Managers and Regional Managers regarding referrals which will be authorised by the HRBP. Collate paperwork for the HRBP to review for complex disciplinary, grievances and any other Employee Relations process. Prepare any documentation for Employment Tribunals to be reviewed by the HRBP. Preparation of referrals of ex-employees to the NISCC and the Nursing and Midwifery Council and liaising with these 3rd parties about the referrals. Set up meetings with employees for the HRBP e.g. long term absence terminations and capability meetings. Note taking for the HRBP or any other Senior Manager as required. Maintaining all Home Manager and above personnel files and ensuring that all HR filing is completed. The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. Job Requirements To be considered for this role you must meet the essential criteria, which includes; Degree educated and CIPD Qualified and at least 2 years’ experience with the same remit OR A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role and a willingness to work towards obtaining CIPD qualification. In return, we offer; Comprehensive Company Induction Competitive rates of pay Excellent annual leave which increases with length of service Long service awards A waiting list may be created to fill similar vacancies in this jurisdiction which may arise within 9 months of the interview date. This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including, but not limited to, a satisfactory reference from your current employer and enhanced Police Check will be required for all successful candidates within direct care positions before a start date can be confirmed. Four Season Health Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer