Active Assistance supports people with a physical disability to live independently at home. Operating throughout England and Wales, we are recognised as one of the UK`s leading specialist service providers. I am currently recruiting for a Deputy Human Resources Manager. This role is an integral part of the HR function. If you are interested in the position and feel you have the skills and abilities for this role then please forward your CV and covering letter outlining your current experience and reasons for applying.



Title: Deputy HR Manager
Reports to: Head of HR and Field Operations
Location: Sevenoaks, Kent

Job Purpose

The primary role is to be responsible for the smooth running of all aspects of the Human Resources and Operations team. This role has a broad remit across a wide variety of HR issues.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advising and supporting all staff on employment issues and best practice for Head Office and remote members of staff.

• Dealing with employee issues and finding effective resolutions

• Line manage the Senior HR Assistant, HR and Operations Administrators and Operations Administrators on the day to day running of the department

• Carryout investigation and disciplinary meetings

• Management of all pregnancy, maternity and health and safety processes

• Management of employment process to ensure the Company meets its legal obligations under relevant legislation

• Management of HR records, including holiday and sickness records for office and remote based staff, in line with Company and Legal Requirements

• Regular review of the recruitment and employment documentation and processes to ensure changes in legislation and compliance requirements are met.

• Undertake Performance Reviews, grievance and Disciplinary investigations ensuring that adopted process are followed at all times.

• Manage the TUPE process

• Manage any injuries that happen at work and that a RIDDOR report is carried out.

• Support the Head of HR and Field Operations Manager and Registered Manager where appropriate

• Manage Office based recruitment, conducting interviews and management of documentation in lines of best practice


QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Educated to degree level ideally CIPD qualified or working towards an HR qualification


SPECIFIC SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• A minimum of 3 years broad based commercial HR management experience in a professional business environment
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Results driven and people focused
• Full UK driving licence holder
• Team player with excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Close attention to detail
• Effective planning and organising skills
• Experienced computer user – MS Word and Excel proficiency is essential

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES
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