JOB INTRODUCTION

Fixed Term Contract for 12 Months, Based in the Office 2/3 days per week.
Bradford Children and Families Trust was established in April 2023 to enhance the quality and delivery of Children’s Services across our district. Our purpose is clear, to ensure that our promise to improve the lives of children and young people in Bradford becomes a reality. It’s a tough ask. It requires dedication, determination, and resilience – but under a new Chief Executive, Senior Leadership team and an unswerving drive to deliver the best outcomes, we are confident that we’ll achieve our ambition – and yours.
We will achieve this through continuous improvements in our services and positive collaboration with our staff, our partner organisations.

ROLE SUMMARY:

As a HR Advisor, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive HR support and guidance with a focus on employee relations cases. You will contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations. Working closely with management, employees and unions you will support across a range of people issues including performance management, training, and HR data analysis.

ROLE DETAILS:

• Collaborate with the HR team to develop and update HR policies and procedures, ensuring they comply with employment laws and align with the organisation’s objectives.
• Stay up-to-date with employment law, regulations, and best practices, advising management and employees on compliance requirements to ensure fair and ethical HR practices.
• Act as a trusted advisor in handling employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinary actions, and performance issues, conducting impartial investigations and recommending appropriate actions in line with employment law.
• Support the performance management process by assisting with goal setting, performance reviews, and development plans, while promoting a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
• Identify training needs and support the development and delivery of training programs, conducting sessions on HR-related topics and ensuring compliance with equality and diversity legislation, as well as supporting career development initiatives and succession planning.
• Utilise HR information systems to maintain accurate employee records, generate HR reports, and analyse key HR metrics, providing insights and recommendations based on data analysis to support informed decision-making.