Hr Advisor

HR Advisor
Maidstone
19.41/hr
Full time: 37/hr
Start date: ASAP
AKTON Recruitment is working closely with the local authorities and we are looking for a HR Advisor in the Maidstone are. 3 - 6 contract.
The role will work within the HR Shared Service function providing an excellent service to Swale and Maidstone Borough Councils. The post holder will work within a busy HR team providing professional advice and guidance to managers and staff throughout the organisation predominantly on recruitment and sickness absence. The post holder will be expected to be able to work flexibly and prioritise appropriately, to be successful in the position.

• To be a point of contact to line managers for recruitment and selection, including attendance on interview panels.
• To ensure the recruitment process is carried out in an efficient and effective manner adhering to timescales, budgets and scheduling requirements and reviewing how they can be improved to meet customer needs.
• Providing advice to support managers and the HR Admin team with successful recruitment campaigns and appointment of staff.
• To liaise with external agencies (Recruitment Agencies/Recruitment Marketing/Home Office) ensuring that we receive maximum co-operation and a high quality of service.
• Manage sponsorship applications, ensuring right to work checks are complete.
• Provide advice to managers on sickness absence, evaluating risks and ensuring that issues are resolved in a timely manner and in compliance with the procedures, processes and employment law.
• To liaise with external agencies (Occupational Health & payroll for pension queries) ensuring that we receive maximum co-operation and a high quality of service.
• To support mangers with sickness absence investigations, preparing paperwork and providing advice and guidance.
• To promote and advise on wellbeing initiatives.
• To provide professional advice and guidance to managers and staff in line with the council policies and procedures and best practice.