Senior Human Resources Advisor

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1 Senior Human Resources Advisor Human Resources Directorate HR Operations Permanent Full time Salary 31,644 to 35,597 per annum, dependent on experience Vacancy reference: HR 1333/13 Closing date: 11 July 2014 at 12 noon The University Sheffield Hallam University is one of the UK's most progressive and innovative universities. With more than 34,000 students and 4,400 employees we are one of the largest UK universities. We pride ourselves on making a difference - to our students, our employees and to the businesses we work with. Our research and business ideas, alongside our sought after graduates, contribute to the economic and social development of both our region and to the UK as a whole. Our teaching is first-rate and is supported by our world-class applied research. Our students are a diverse group and benefit from a tailored approach that helps them to get the most from their studies. We offer top quality teaching and learning facilities and the ability to learn flexibly in a way that best suits their needs. For example, we are one of the UK's leading universities in e-learning and offer a range of distance learning and part time courses as well as the more traditional full time courses. Our industry partners choose Sheffield Hallam because of our flexible, business led approach and our high quality research, facilities and students. Our partners include Sony, BP, NHS, Network Rail, Cisco, SAP and Microsoft. Our facilities are state-of-the-art and we have invested heavily in new technology to ensure that our technological capability matches the cutting-edge approach of our teaching. We are recognised as a Centre of xcellence for Teaching and Learning, e-learning and employability. Although currently in the process of review, the University's Corporate Plan for outlines our priorities and is available to download at The Human Resources Directorate The Human Resources (HR) Team have a pivotal role to play in ensuring that the University is able to meet its objectives within the Corporate Plan. The role of HR is to be a strategic partner providing professional long term strategic guidance and support to meet the evolving people management needs of the University. In order to fulfil our role as a Strategic Partner we need to ensure that we are business focused, flexible in our approach, delivering a quality proactive HR service that provides value for money. Page 1 of 10

2 The HR Directorate is led by the HR xecutive group: Phill Dixon - Director of HR Alan Dainty - Assistant Director Sarah Swales - Assistant Director The HR Directorate is organised into the following teams: HR Operations Recruitment and Reward People Development and Wellbeing People, Planning and Processes Team HR Administration HR Operations The team is led by the Assistant Director of Human Resources supported by the Head of HR Operations and the Head of HR Policy and Change. The team has five HR Managers who are assigned to a portfolio of Faculties and Directorates and provide senior level operational and strategic advice on the interpretation and application of HR policies, associated risk management, casework and support for change management. One of the HR Managers portfolios includes managing the team of Senior/HR Advisors. The Senior HR Advisor works in a pool of Senior HR Advisors/HR Advisors and delivers first line support to managers and University staff. You are responsible for providing consistent, professional and pragmatic advice on casework including investigations, disciplinary and grievance hearings, application of HR policies and change processes. You will also support managers in diagnosing and resolving casework issues offering appropriate professional support and advice, as well as being involved in policy development. Location City Campus This post is based at our City Campus which is situated next to Sheffield s train and coach stations and has easy access to the M1. It is in the heart of the city centre, next to shopping areas, art galleries, theatres, cinemas bars and cafés and the Winter Gardens. There is plenty to do and see in your lunch break or after work. Discussion and selection event For informal enquiries regarding this post please contact Susan Tallents (HR Manager) on: Telephone mail s.tallents@shu.ac.uk Proposed selection event 22 July 2014 The selection event for this post will comprise of an interview, presentation and written exercise. You will be expected to prepare a 10 minute presentation in advance of the interview, the title being: "Given the current Higher ducation climate, what do you see as the main challenges for the HR Operations Team and what would you want to achieve in your first six months in post" Page 2 of 10

3 Job share Whereas the University is committed to flexible working and the majority of vacancies are available for job share applicants this role is unlikely to be suitable for work on a job share basis. Page 3 of 10

4 Job description Job Title Faculty/Dept Senior HR Advisor Human Resources Directorate Grade 7 Reports to Direct reports Role Purpose HR Manager N/A Responsible for the delivery of HR support to the University's business units as part of a team of HR Advisors, providing consistent and pragmatic professional advice on the application of HR policies, casework, investigations, disciplinary and grievance hearings, and change processes. Also have lead responsibility for particular projects/areas of work (e.g. policy development, change, casework MI). Generic responsibilities Work collaboratively to provide a consistent and professional HR service which supports the delivery of the University Strategy and local People Strategies. Deliver a service that enables managers to assume their responsibility for all aspects of people management issues. Contribute and support the future development of HR services and functions liaising with stakeholders as appropriate. Promote the University's quality and Diversity agenda as an integral part of all Directorate activity. Lead and/or contribute to relevant cross directorate initiatives in line with University Strategy priorities. nsure the appropriate escalation of issues and areas of concern to the relevant member of the HR Leadership Group. Role Specific Responsibilities Working as part of a team of HR Advisors to deliver a consistent and corporate HR service to the University's business units Responsible for the delivery of HR support to the University's business units, providing consistent and pragmatic , telephone and face to face professional advice on the application of HR policies, casework, investigations, disciplinary and grievance hearings, and change processes Support managers in diagnosing & resolving casework issues offering appropriate professional HR support and advice Page 4 of 10

5 Work with the other HR Advisors to share best practice and ensure implementation within the relevant business units. Support independent investigators and commissioning managers, as applicable, in the management of investigations and disciplinary and grievance hearings. Take the lead responsibility for particular projects/areas of work (e.g. policy development, change, casework MI) - reporting changes and ensuring progress made within agreed timescales Co-ordinate the resources and provide focus for those involved in delivering on area of lead responsibility Support change projects in liaison with the Head of HR Policy and Change Actively promote the people development and wellbeing service across the University at all levels Influence managers to recognise the importance of performance management stablish trust and credibility with customers and stakeholders and encourage an environment of open and transparent communication Promote best practice in all areas of performance management Provide consistent, professional advice and guidance on a range of HR issues Continuously update personal knowledge and skills keeping up to date with the legal changes in HR HR Operational Responsibilities Provide consistent professional advice to managers which supports the delivery of the Corporate Plan for a range of HR operational issues within a pool environment Contribute to the development of the service and policies through internal working groups Provide operational HR advice and contribute to casework management, investigations, disciplinary and grievance hearings and change projects Provide mentoring/professional support to colleagues on areas of expertise Support the delivery of University wide activities in line with corporate plan priorities e.g. outcomes from professional services review, partnership work Monitor progress against projects that have lead responsibility for providing regular progress reports to the relevant manager as required Page 5 of 10

6 Attributes Corporate/Team Player Operational Stakeholder/Customer Focus Operational Influencing Managerial Interpersonal Behaviour Managerial Self-Confidence/Initiative Operational Planning and Organising Managerial Responsiveness to Change Operational Page 6 of 10

7 Person Specification Job Title Faculty / Directorate Senior Human Resources Advisor Human Resources Directorate (* ssential or Desirable) Details * D* vidence** Attainment vidence of study above GCS level or equivalent AF + QC videnced achievements e.g. relevant qualifications (or equivalents), training, membership of professional bodies xperience Type of experience and specific knowledge required for this job CIPD qualified Higher degree qualification in relevant subject area Substantial experience in and knowledge of relevant areas of Human Resources in areas such as the application of HR policies and procedures, casework including performance management, change management and problem resolution processes eg grievance and disciplinary processes. D D AF + QC AF + QC AF + I + P + W/ xperience of policy development D AF + I Substantial experience of advising managers on HR and people management issues including casework and performance management, identifying solutions which support delivery of corporate objectives AF + I + P + W/ Sound knowledge of employment law; with a commitment to keeping up to date AF + I xperience of working with Trade Unions and/or employee representatives. AF + I xperience of working within Higher ducation D AF + I + P General PC and Microsoft Office software skills, with experience of using HR IT systems for data interrogation AF + I + W/ vidence of collaborative working with colleagues and managers within an organisation AF + I + P Competencies Skills and abilities required for effective performance e.g. numeracy, attention to detail, oral and written communication, planning and organising, leadership skills, ability to cope with conflicting demands/deadlines Ability to communicate clearly, accurately and concisely both verbally and in writing Appointment to these posts are being made using the HR attribute framework Corporate/Team Player Stakeholder/Customer Focus Influencing Interpersonal Behaviour Self-Confidence/Initiative Planning and Organising Responsiveness to Change Operational Operational Managerial Managerial Operational Managerial Operational AF + I + W/ I + P Page 7 of 10

8 Other relevant information The ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service I e.g. shift work or weekend working, travel in UK or abroad (state approximate frequency i.e. travel abroad twice a year) **vidence/method of Assessment: AF = Application form G = Group xercise I = Interview W/ = Written xercise IT = IT Test OT = Occupational Test P = Presentation PT = Psychometric Testing Q/C = Qualifications/Certificates Page 8 of 10

9 How to apply Complete the Sheffield Hallam University application form and it to Call us on if you have any questions about completing the form or the recruitment process. You will be informed as soon as possible after the closing date if you have been short listed. If you have not received notification from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion. Non-U nationals We have a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are entitled to live and work in the UK. If a job requires highly specialist skills and qualifications we may be able to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship to help you gain entry clearance or leave to remain in the UK from UK Visas and Immigration. Further guidance on the UK Visas and immigration Points Based System can be found at You can also the Human Resources Directorate at recruitment@shu.ac.uk. quality and diversity drive our success quality and diversity are essential to our academic and business strengths. We believe that excellence comes through recognising the value of each individual. We aim to create an environment that respects the value of each individual and the diversity of employees and students in the University's community. This will enable them to contribute fully, and to derive the maximum benefit and enjoyment from their involvement in University life. Positive about disability We use the symbol on the right, along with other like-minded employers, to show our commitment to good practice in employing people with a disability. It also enables people with a disability to know which employers will be positive about their abilities. All applicants who meet the minimum criteria (based on the person specification) for a job vacancy and have declared their disability are guaranteed an interview and considered on their abilities. Stonewall Diversity Champions programme We are members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions programme, reinforcing both our commitment to improving the workplace culture for lesbian, gay and bisexual employees and our recognition that people perform better when they can be themselves. Stonewall recognises Sheffield Hallam as a forward thinking 21st century employer which aims to recruit, recognise, and support the very best people regardless of background. Page 9 of 10

10 Trade unions We are committed to working in partnership with employee representatives. You are welcome to join a trade union, professional association or employee organisation and participate in its activities. We recognise the following unions for the purposes of collective bargaining UNISON, GMB, T&GWU, UNIT, UCU. Benefits of working for us We offer generous holiday entitlements - annual leave entitlement is a minimum of 25 days (pro rata if you work part-time) and rises depending on staff group and grade. In addition to the eight standard UK bank holidays, up to six extra statutory days (a minimum of four) are provided each year for extended University closure around some UK public/holidays. We understand the need for a good work-life balance. That's why we support and operate a number of flexible working schemes including job-share and flexible working hours where applicable. We operate an incremental grade structure. This means that you will be eligible to receive an annual pay increase (subject to satisfactory performance) until your salary reaches the maximum salary for your grade. Our defined benefit pension schemes are a real asset to your peace of mind. Depending on the job you're appointed to, you will be entered into either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS), or remain in the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) if you are a current member. We also offer many other benefits including Travel discounts, Family Friendly Schemes, Health and Wellbeing and Training and Development opportunities for employees. For more information about the benefits available to you, visit Living and working in Sheffield Sheffield is the greenest city in ngland. We have over 200 parks and woodlands and a third of the city is in the Peak District National Park. We have excellent rail links to all major cities and the city centre is in walking distance of both our campuses. For more information, visit Other important information All appointments are made subject to confirmation of eligibility to work in the UK and satisfactory declaration of health from the occupational health consultant to make sure you are medically able to carry out the type of work involved in the post. Appointments are also subject to receipt of satisfactory references and any other checks that may be required for the role. We comply fully with requirements of the Data Protection Act This requires us to tell you we will: hold details of your name, address and the post applied for to assist the recruitment process hold the information on your equal opportunities monitoring form, to monitor the effectiveness of our policies retain records for unsuccessful applicants for one year, after which time the records are destroyed For overseas applicants we normally reimburse travel expenses from the port of entry into the UK only. Page 10 of 10