Human Resources Adviser

MHP is one of the most progressive and respected social businesses in the country and our colleagues change the lives of literally thousands of people every day. Our approach is commercial and entrepreneurial, but characterised by a reputation for strong service delivery. We expect a lot from our people but, in return, our rewards and career development opportunities are first class.

We are looking for an interim HR Advisor until 28th February 2011 to be based at one of our Nottingham offices to assist the HR Manager in delivering a pro-active, progressive, innovative and customer-focused Human Resources service. You will also assist in the achieving of business objectives and to drive forward organisational performance.

You will either have membership (by examination) of Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development – CIPD or equivalent (desirable) or be working towards CIPD qualification (essential).

It is essential that you have HR Advisor experience or similar, including working with managers on performance management, employee relations, resourcing, and staff/management development. You must have good team-working skills and be a strong motivator. You must have experience of working with minimal supervision and guidance. You must also have experience of employee/Trades Union consultation and negotiation processes, requiring good mediation skills and possess the ability to demonstrate an understanding of the issues around diversity and how to maximise its benefit to the management and delivery of services.

You will have an in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of current and proposed employment law and its application through policies and procedures in a business-facing operational Human Resources function. You must also have a clear understanding of customer focus, experience of the delivery of a business-facing service and the regular monitoring of performance standards. A pro-active, participative and flexible approach to problem solving is needed, taking the initiative by evaluating, making suggestions and generating new ideas to improve working methods and levels of performance. You must be computer literate, including experience of Microsoft Windows based products and possess the ability to work autonomously and under pressure from conflicting demands.

It is also desirable that you have good business skills and an understanding of the housing business.

This position represents the opportunity for a person with the right blend of technical and personal skills to join us at an extremely exciting stage of our development.

Benefits: 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays plus contributory pension scheme and other group benefits.

This is an interim position providing Maternity Cover until 28th February 2011

Location: Raleigh House, Alfreton Road, Nottingham
Salary: £25,161 – £27,513 per annum (pro rata) + benefits
Hours: 17.5 hrs per week and there can be some flexibility as to days worked.
Closing date: Thursday 25th March 2010 at Midnight

The scheduled interview date is the 1st April 2010.

MHP is a green employer, celebrates diversity and welcomes applications from all communities.