Human Resource Advisor Ref: SCC1314/44 October 2013
About Salford City College Welcome to Salford City College, one of the largest and most successful colleges in the North West. We are a Beacon Status college, awarded for delivering outstanding teaching and learning, whose mission is to inspire and empower people to create and take opportunities to enrich lives through learning. The college has 4 superb centres for young students: Pendleton, City, Eccles and Walkden Sixth Form Centres, each of which has its own Centre Principal. In 2013 we opened our new FutureSkills@MediaCityUK centre that will focus on preparing students for employment in specific sectors. All of our centres have the same outstanding quality of teaching and learning and you can be assured that we are committed to every student being highly successful. In 2013, the college achieved an A-Level pass rate of over 99% and 100% Advanced Vocational pass rate. In addition, our students gained a record number of high grades in their exams. This adds to the history of success that our students have achieved. This success is down to our commitment to ensure that students are put on the right course and are given support and guidance that they need in order to achieve. Our tutors have fantastic industry links and we are able to offer students unique opportunities that will give them that extra edge when applying for university, employment or apprenticeships. In 2012/2013 there were a number of highlights for our students. These have included our students showcasing at WorldSkillsUK, gaining places at Oxford and Cambridge, as well as some of the top drama and dance schools in the country. We have also had a record number of guest speakers come into the college to do workshops and give advice to students. Picture Here Jackie Moores Deputy Principal, Sixth Form I am very proud of Salford City College, its students and staff. The college continues to go from strength to strength. We ensure that every student is treated as an individual, working to their full potential and receiving the very highest level of teaching and support. The college has a fantastic reputation, not only in Greater Manchester but throughout the North West. Our first class facilities provide students with a great learning experience in which to study. I hope that you enjoy reading about the news, success and opportunities available at the college. I look forward to welcoming you soon.
About Human Resources We are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and respect delivered through the development of an outstanding and diverse College workforce. This pursuit of excellence is at the heart of the approach taken by the HR department. The department develops and implements dynamic and future facing employment strategies to support the College s aims and as a consequence the human resource agenda has a high profile within the business. We contribute across all areas of the College and actively work in partnership with colleagues to support them in the delivery of their operational and strategic priorities. With over 1200 staff based across twelve campuses within the City, the College is one of the region s leading employers. The HR Department looks after these staff, supporting both their professional goals and their wellbeing at work. We manage employment policies and conditions, staff recruitment and induction, benefits, salaries and lots more. Everything we do reflects the College values. Rory McLeod Head of Human Resources Group Shot Picture Here
Job Description Reports to Head of Human Resources As part Body of text the in this HR font. team you will provide a professional, high quality, Two columns proactive and effective HR service to your designated service areas. The role will include the management of HR case work, advising on terms and conditions and supporting managers through formal investigations such as disciplinary and grievance procedures. In order to shine amongst your colleagues you will need some experience of working within a HR setting, an understanding of HR systems and processes along with the need to be organised and supportive. It can be a demanding role and so you will need to be both flexible and dedicated in your approach and have excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
Main Duties of the Role Main Duties and Responsibilities To be the first point of contact for line managers for all employee relations issues and provide advice and guidance in line with Colleges policies and procedures, employment law and best practice. To support managers through the disciplinary and grievance procedures. This will include advising on the process, managing the investigatory process, checking letters, taking notes at meetings and ensuring that consistent outcomes are given at all meetings were possible. To advise and support managers on the management of sickness cases in accordance with the Colleges absence management policies and the Equality Act, liaising as appropriate with Occupational Health and the HR Administrator for Sickness Absence. To manage maternity cases so that employees are kept fully informed or their entitlements and payroll are aware when maternity leave commences and ends. Prepare maternity, paternity & adoption and voluntary severance and process in accordance with the relevant procedure.
Main Duties of the Role Main Duties and Responsibilities To advise and support managers on restructuring their services, including support with redundancy, redeployment and early retirement cases in accordance with policy and employment legislation. To assist with job evaluations where necessary working closely with the JE Analyst and conduct JE Evaluations in the absence of the JE Analyst. To provide day to day supervision and guidance to the HR Assistant, and HR Administrators. To support and assist the HR Manager on a range of HR projects and initiatives. To keep abreast of developments in employment legislation and case law, and be proactive in ensuring managers are appropriately briefed on relevant changes and new legislation, inclusive of undertaking inductions/workshops for all staff. To maintain and provide statistical and management information as required for reports such as SMT and monthly HR reports for the Head of Human Resources.
Person Specification Don t forget to clearly show how you ve met each of the essential criteria in your application and use specific examples to show us how you ve met them.. Essential Criteria Qualifications CIPD or equivalent Literacy/Numeracy/IT at Level 2 Driving Licence Professional Development Evidence of on going professional development Up to date knowledge in Employment Law Desirable Criteria Certificate in Personnel or equivalent Certificate in Workplace Mediation Degree in HR or equivalent Knowledge Knowledge of HR generalist issues Knowledge of current employment law legislation Knowledge of best practice in specific HR areas (Recruitment and Selection, Absence Management, Capability, disciplinary and Grievance) Knowledge of Sixth Form colleges Pay terms and conditions
Person Specification Don t forget to clearly show how you ve met each of the essential criteria in your application and use specific examples to show us how you ve met them.. Essential Criteria Experience Experience of working with Managers on HR advisory issues. Experience of using HR software and packages Experience of working within a unionised environment and dealing with unions Skills/Qualities Good organisational skills Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines Ability to work on own initiative Desirable Criteria Experience of working within an education Environment (Sixth Form or FE) Experience of working across a multi-site environment Ability to analyse information and recommend improvements Advanced level of Microsoft Office Excel, reporting/query tools Attention to detail Ability to work as part of a team Ability to manage and influence managers to develop best practice Ability to maintain a professional and confidential attitude to all aspects of the post
Benefits (Terms and Conditions) Terms and conditions of employment: Will be those for Grade 7 staff - Sixth Form Colleges Terms and Conditions. Salary for this grade: 18,832-21,420 per annum (Potential to progress through the salary grade every September through satisfactory performance reviews and completion of the Colleges mandatory training). Holidays: 32 days, plus 8 bank holidays per year. Pension: You will be enrolled in the Colleges Greater Manchester Pension Superannuation Scheme. Role specific benefits: You will be provided with the appropriate personal mobile equipment e.g. Laptop to enable flexible working across sites. Other general benefits: The College offers a range of core and lifestyle benefits to its staff, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase (ride to work) Health and Wellbeing initiatives, Christmas Closure and Support Staff Standards Payment (SSSP). The College also provides a range of discounts and retail offers negotiated on behalf of College staff.
Closing Date Closing date: Sunday 10 November 2013 @ midnight Assessment Centre: Saturday 16 November (9am to 12 noon) Informal enquiries: For all online application system queries and IT support contact online@salfordcc.ac.uk For informal enquiries about the role please contact Holly Jones, Recuitment Administrator at holly.jones@salfordcc.ac.uk Criminal records check: Please note that due to the duties of this post, the appointee will be required to obtain a satisfactory DBS Basic Check. The College is committed to achieving excellence through inclusion. The College is proud to be a Two Ticks employer Professional Services have achieved the Investors in People Standard Gold.