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Form of workPeople Advisor - ScotlandSalary : £33,582 to £40,000 (dependent on capability)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full TimeLocation:
Perth, ScotlandClosing Date:
21-01-2024Reference:
16911
About us
Our purpose is simple, to save lives at sea. Since the 19th?century, our crews have been risking their lives to save those who are in danger of drowning.
This is a great time to enjoy the RNLI People Team as we regionalise the delivery of HR and volunteer service to the 6 RNLI regions. With 1850 employees and 25,000 people the challenge in on!
Based in our regional support centre in Perth, you will report to the Regional People Lead and work closely with the Volunteer Advisor. Understanding the opportunities within your region, working with the local leadership team and your peers in the wider People Team, you will be responsible for supporting great people service and delivery.
Whilst most of your work will be based on our valued employees, you will also be expected to support the delivery of voluntary services as required some work naturally overlaps.
You can expect to work 3 days in the Office, 1 day at a local lifeboat station or fundraising location and 1 day from home. You will also be required to support a volunteering helpline service for approximately 2 weeks a year (until 8pm weekdays and 10am
4pm weekends).
Some of the benefits:
- Salary of £33,582 to £40,000 (dependent on capability)- Flexible working- 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays- Outstanding pension scheme (contributions of up to 16% of basic salary)- Life assurance- Health and dental cashplan option
Your role
- To support the Regional People Lead to provide a highly effective people service to the Region, engaging all RNLI people (specifically employees but also supporting volunteers as required) to drive high performance and engagement.- Ensure all people transactions are timely, accurate and professional including Pay and Reward, Policy, Sick Absence, Occupational Health and Recruitment.- Build effective and trusted relationships across the region and ensure all people matters are resolved effectively and speedily to support operational excellence.- Work with the regional Volunteering Adviser and central team to identify and deliver policy and ways of working changes that drive the professionalism of the people function so that the RNLI is an employer/volunteering organisation of choice.- Ensure People systems are maintained and that information is readily available and accurate.- Maintain an approach consistent with challenging what we do, how we do it and what we could do better.- Work closely with centrally located subject matter experts and peers across the wider RNLI
operating as one crew.- Promote an inclusive and diverse culture across the organisation so that the RNLI is considered to be an employer of choice.
About you
To be our People Advisor in Scotland, you will need:
- Experience of providing diverse advice to managers on HR policy and people management issues.- Experience working with, and delivering against, fast paced operational needs with a practical approach and ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail.- Good knowledge and practical application of employment legislation.- Previous experience of updating policies in line with employment legislation updates.- A relevant degree, CIPD qualification, or equivalent experience.
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In other organisations, this role may also be known as: People Adviser, HR Advisor, Human Resources Advisor, HR Adviser, HR Generalist, HR Assistant.
Safeguarding
The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; ensuring the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero tolerance approach to proven incidents of bullying, abuse, harassment or exploitation. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).
Diversity at the RNLI
Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for nearly 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.
