Job Description
Fixed term contract until the end of December 2026
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Working hours: Minimum of 35 hours per week – supporting our Wales region and preferably based in/near Cardiff
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Interview date: To be confirmed
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One of the UK’s most inspiring and best known faith-based organisations is looking for a passionate, proactive and influential HR professional to join one of our regional teams as a part-time HR Advisor.
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In this pivotal role, the HR Advisor will be responsible for providing high level HR support to a dedicated area, ensuring the consistent delivery of HR strategy, initiatives and policies, by supporting, educating and empowering local managers.
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Reporting to the Senior HR Business Partner, as our customer-focused, driven and resilient HR Advisor, you will inspire a culture of clear accountability, high engagement and exemplary performance. You will expertly advise and assist on areas such as workforce planning, recruitment, employee relations and absence management – minimising risk, identifying problem areas, and recommending corrective action.
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This role is peripatetic in nature with a requirement for regular travel to sites throughout Wales, combined with home working. Occasional travel to regional and Head Offices in London is required.
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Key Responsibilities:
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- Challenge, coach and mentor local management to engage and develop employee capability and behaviours in line with the organisations mission and values
- Working as part of a team providing high level HR advice and guidance on complex Employee Relations cases
- Support the development and implementation of all HR policies and practices in order to provide consistency across the organisation and deliver training on same
- Support managers on a one to one basis to carry out HR related processes such as recruitment, absence management, performance management
- Deputise for the HR Business Partner in their absence, support and work closely with the HRBP on a day to day basis by taking an active lead on all operational duties
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The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:
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- Associate Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
- Experience of successfully advising and coaching line managers on HR issues, up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation and codes of practice, and experience of recruitment, selection and interviewing
- Experience of employee relations casework and of delivering HR training
- Experience of managing TUPE
- Ability to work within the Christian ethos of The Salvation Army
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Appointment subject to satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK
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Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.
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We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.
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Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
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