Founded in 1967 as the Merton Family Housing Trust, we see our purpose as supporting people, across south London, who need a home.....
Founded in 1967 as the Merton Family Housing Trust, we see our purpose as supporting people, across south London, who need a home, and we are helping to tackle the shortage of good quality affordable housing by providing homes for people most in need of housing.
We want to be a good landlord and contribute to building strong communities in south London and deliver against our vision ‘Homes to be proud of and services you can trust’.
This is an exciting time to join Wandle as we develop our new corporate strategy and with a strong emphasis on people and culture, we are committed to creating a workplace that attracts, retains, supports and develops top talent.
The People Team is responsible for the development and implementation of the People Strategy providing the organisation with structure and the ability to meet its objectives through the effective management of its people. As a Senior HR Advisor, you will act as a trusted advisor, providing guidance on employee relations, talent management, analytics and performance management. You will lead and manage the HR Information System (Dynamics), reporting HR analytics and trends. Strong collaboration with different departments will be vital to understanding and addressing the unique HR needs of each team. You will also support the Head of People in delivering projects as part of the HR team plan.
What you will do:
Take a business partnering approach, advising managers on all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including employee relations, wellbeing, performance management, pay and reward and employee engagement
Develop a good understanding of business operations and foster strong relationships with stakeholders to effectively deliver solutions that enhance business performance
Provide expert and proactive HR support to heads of service, line managers and colleagues ensuring a positive experience at every stage of employment
Provide guidance to colleagues in managing and resolving employee relations issues early on and seek team support for more complex cases
Coach managers to conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations
Oversee onboarding to ensure all new colleagues have a positive experience from the People Team
Maintain in-depth knowledge of the legal framework within which HR operates, working with legal partners as required and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Provide day-to-day performance management guidance or training to line management (e.g. coaching, counselling, career development, disciplinary actions)
Produce, analyse and effectively report HR data, identifying trends and making recommendations for improvement
Provide expert HR guidance and project management support on complex casework, restructures, workforce planning and succession planning
Collaborate with suppliers to modify and optimise HR systems, improving administrative efficiency and self-service.
Manage systems supplier contracts on a regular basis to ensure service provided is as set out in the contract
Ensure new colleagues have training and guidance in using HR systems
Develop and update HR policies to align with current legislation and staying informed about modern procedures and best practices.
Proactively identify opportunities to streamline HR processes, improve efficiency, and enhance the employee experience
Owning, consulting and delivering on a variety of HR projects and initiatives as part of the team plan.
Support the HR Administrator with monthly payroll actions as required
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed to support the goals and objectives of the organisation.
You will need to have:
CIPD Level 5 qualified with a minimum of 3 years generalist HR experience
Solid experience working in a Senior HR Advisor or HR Generalist capacity
Experience in all HR disciplines with a strong grasp of employment law working proactively towards effective resolutions
Experience of acting as a trusted adviser or business partner to stakeholders at all levels
Proven ability to effectively plan, prioritise tasks and make sound business decisions
Experience of managing HR systems and producing HR data reports
Ability to work on own initiative and comfortable with managing high volumes of transactional work
Excellent communication skills and highly proficient in Microsoft suite of products
What next?
If you want to be part of a winning team that takes pride in delivering a positive experience to our customers and believe you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV and a supporting statement (statement to be no more than two sides of A4), ensuring you address the ‘What you will need to have’ section set out in role profile by 20 November 2024.
Interviews and assessments will be held end of November/beginning of December 2024.
