Job Title: HR Trainer/Advisor
Location: This role can be worked flexibly and is mostly home-based. However, you will need to attend the Malvern site at least bi-monthly and may be required to travel and work from Elim Foursquare Gospel Alliance (EFGA) sites across the UK as required.
Overview: As an HR Advisor, you will play a key role in supporting Human Resources (HR) in various administrative and HR-related tasks. You will assist the HR Manager with implementing HR programs, policies, and initiatives to ensure that EFGA ministers and staff understand and incorporate them operationally. You will be expected to deploy various methods to engage churches and EIim International Centre (EIC)/EFGA staff in their understanding and adherence to these policies and HR processes, including coaching, online webinars as well as face-to-face presentations.
What we are looking for
Reporting directly to the HR Manager, you will be key in supporting the Human Resources function for the Elim Foursquare Gospel Alliance (also known as the Elim Pentecostal Church) and EIC staff based in Malvern, Worcestershire, and the wider movement. We are looking for a highly motivated, suitably qualified individual who is creative and innovative to help us implement HR best practices across EFGA.
Working Hours:
Part-time, 22.5 hours per week. The working schedule is to be agreed with the HR Manager. There is scope for a flexible working arrangement. However, there is an expectation of visiting and working from the Elim International Centre based in Malvern Worcestershire for a day bi-monthly.
Salary: £29,217.80 per annum, Pro-rata

Responsibilities:

• Assist with recruitment and onboarding processes, including job postings, scheduling interviews, conducting background checks, and preparing new-recruit documentation.
• Maintain employee records and HR databases, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Coordinate employee benefits enrolment and assist employees with benefits-related enquiries.
• Assist in sourcing (and where appropriate) organising training and development programs for EIC/EFGA employees, ministers, and Trustees.
• Support HR projects such as employee engagement initiatives, performance management, and compliance activities.
• Monitor the completion of mandatory training to ensure all training is completed by EIC staff and Trustees.
• Respond to employee enquiries and guide them in accessing appropriate HR policies and procedures.
• Prepare HR-related reports as needed (i.e. gender pay gap and sickness absence reports)
• Assist with payroll processing to help ensure accurate recordings of Head Office employee attendance and annual leave.
• Help organize company events and activities to promote employee morale and team building.
• Collaborate with other departments to facilitate HR-related processes and initiatives.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in human resources management or a related qualification (i.e. CIPD qualification or equivalent) is essential and/or demonstrable experience of working in a complex and demanding People & Organisational Development HR Advisor /HR Assistant, role.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Up-to-date HR knowledge.
• Familiarity with HR systems.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Company auto-enrolment pension
• Flexible working (to be agreed with the HR Manager)
• BHSF cash back health plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

• Assist with recruitment and onboarding processes, including job postings, scheduling interviews, conducting background checks, and preparing new-recruit documentation.
• Maintain employee records and HR databases, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Coordinate employee benefits enrolment and assist employees with benefits-related enquiries.
• Assist in sourcing (and where appropriate) organising training and development programs for EIC/EFGA employees, ministers, and Trustees.
• Support HR projects such as employee engagement initiatives, performance management, and compliance activities.
• Monitor the completion of mandatory training to ensure all training is completed by EIC staff and Trustees.
• Respond to employee enquiries and guide them in accessing appropriate HR policies and procedures.
• Prepare HR-related reports as needed (i.e. gender pay gap and sickness absence reports)
• Assist with payroll processing to help ensure accurate recordings of Head Office employee attendance and annual leave.
• Help organize company events and activities to promote employee morale and team building.
• Collaborate with other departments to facilitate HR-related processes and initiatives