Hr Officer

Hello, we are pleased to be recruiting for a HR Officer to join Gwent Police, based at their HQ in Cwmbran.

This is a temporary role until August 2024, and will be full time working hours, with hybrid working. Hours are 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm. It is £15.96 per hour.

Please note, due to Police Criteria, you must have lived in the UK for at least the last 3 years continuously to apply for this position.

A HR Officer will provide efficient and effective support to line mangers and individuals, in all aspects of the HR Life Cycle.

The areas of responsibility will include Attendance Management, Maternity and Flexible working. You will also be required to support your dedicated HR Business Partners and be provided with ample learning opportunities to progress your continuous professional development. Working in a confidential and fast paced environment you will be assisting with and supporting a variety of key responsibilities within the team, providing personable support to all staff and officers alike.

This role will require working across multiple Gwent Police sites, with scope to work from home where operational needs allow.
Your excellent communication skills will enable you to provide a high standard of customer service and be able to respond to general questions and queries received. You will need to have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities:

• Provides advice, guidance and information or signposting to Managers or Staff on a variety of issues (including HR Policies and Procedures, Recruitment, Interviews, Terms & Conditions, Maternity and Family Friendly Procedures, Attendance Management and Fairness at Work.


• Support the HR Business Partners and HR Leads in the completion of all HR Operation related tasks (incl. HR Administration, Induction, Job Evaluation, Attendance Management, Performance Management, and Interviews).


• Complete HR Analysis & Reporting Operations and ensures proper reporting to Stakeholders.


• Co-ordinate HR processes including Attendance Management, Maternity, Flexible Working and Special Leave.


• Research and analysis into emerging Employment Legislation, Best Practice, and internal trends to support senior HR colleagues.


• Assist in the development of HR systems to improve effectiveness.


• Support HR projects, policies, procedures and process reviews.


• Ensures the targets and quality standards for HR Operations and processes are met at all times.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Level 5 Advanced Diploma or equivalent qualification in Human Resources or work to obtain the qualification within an agreed timescale.


• Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).


• Relevant experience in the HR field and working in a multi-disciplined/multi-site organisation.


• Must have experience of providing advice and guidance to Line Managers on HR related matters.


• Experience of using HR/Payroll systems and provision of Management Information.


• Must have experience of delivering presentations and briefing sessions.


• For the area of Human Resources candidate demonstrates:


• Proficient understanding and know how in HR processes (including induction, recruitment, performance management, terms and conditions, maternity and family friendly procedures, attendance management and fairness at work).


• Ability to apply financial or technical data knowledge, to provide relevant analysis in order to drive results and effective decision making.


• Understands the impact of legislation and law regulations, relevant to the function.


• Must be IT literate and have a good working practical knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Word and Excel


• Level 1 Welsh essential (training will be given). Welsh language skills Level 2 and above are desirable.

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