HR Advisor

Job title: HR Advisor- (Fixed Term – Up to 12 months)

Job Location: Hybrid, London office

Hours: 34 hours per week (full time)

Salary: £47,972 plus London Weighting of £5,928

We are seeking an experienced, well organised self-starter to fulfil the role of HR Advisor at the TSSA. You will play a vital role in providing comprehensive HR support and guidance to both employees and management across all aspects of HR through the full life cycle. A commitment/ empathy to the trade union movement is needed, along with knowledge of trade unions and collective bargaining. A knowledge of the transport and travel industries would be highly beneficial too.

You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with employment laws, promoting best practices, and contributing to the development and implementation of HR initiatives that align with TSSA’s strategic objectives.

The HR function is important to TSSA’s organisational success. People are our most important and valued asset and you’ll be working to ensure we cultivate a change culture where our people can thrive within a safe workplace where everyone works to realise our established mission and objectives.

Do you have?

A CIPD level 5 qualification in HR Management, or equivalent knowledge gained through experience, with excellent communication skills both written and verbal, and ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels.

Are a competent and a confident IT user, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, HR and Payroll databases. Have a keen eye for details with excellent accuracy and precision. Able to interpret policy and procedure to provide clear and consistent advice on a full range of HR matters. Can prioritise and manage own workload and meet deadlines. Importantly, able to work with complete confidentiality and with sensitive information. Have a ‘can do’ and outcome focused attitude and approach.

Demonstrable experience in providing expert advice and guidance on a wide range of HR issues and experience of managing employee relations and casework, including handling sometimes difficult and sensitive situations and formal processes such as disciplinary, grievance and reviews. Experience in coaching and training managers to develop people manager skills. Self-motivated and resilient. Ensure ethical practices are adhered to within the HR function and lastly, act as a role model for staff behaviour and organisational culture.

If this sounds like you, please see the full job description and person specification for full details.

You will be based in our office in London, 5 minutes walk from London Liverpool station, working on a hybrid basis (expectation to be in the office for at least 3 days a week minimum).

TSSA is an equal opportunities employer striving to maintain and grow our diverse workplace community. We are a family friendly employer and pro-actively support staff with disabilities and who are neurodiverse.

We are proud to be a Stonewall Diversity Champion, committed to the Railway Mental Health Charter and have joined Investing in Ethnicity.

The closing date for applications: 23:59, Friday 19th July 2024