Summary: The role of Interim HR Advisor involves providing expert HR support and guidance within an OFSTED-regulated environment, focusing on employee relations, compliance, and safeguarding. The position requires immediate availability and offers a potential transition from temporary to permanent employment. The advisor will play a crucial role in aligning HR practices with legal requirements and fostering a positive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert HR advice and guidance to managers on people-related matters.
• Manage employee relations cases, including grievances and disciplinary actions.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies in the care sector.
• Ensure HR policies are up to date with OFSTED and employment law regulations.
• Align HR practices with OFSTED requirements and care sector regulations.
• Support safer recruitment processes, including DBS checks and reference checks.
• Lead on safeguarding concerns and ensure compliance with reporting procedures.
• Advise on LADO reporting and ensure compliance with statutory guidelines.
• Conduct investigations into safeguarding concerns.
• Assist in designing and delivering HR and safeguarding training.
• Promote a positive safeguarding culture within HR policies.
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with GDPR.
• Monitor and report on absence management and HR metrics.
• Assist in HR projects related to employee engagement and diversity.

Key Skills:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Previous HR experience in the care industry, preferably in an OFSTED-regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and safeguarding procedures.
• Experience with LADO reporting and managing safeguarding concerns.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive issues with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.

Salary (Rate): £18.60

City: Shrewsbury

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: HR