HR Manager

Job summary

Temporary HR Manager (Part-time, FTC)

London (Hybrid)

This appointment is offered on a fixed-term basis in the first instance, with the possibility for permanent employment, subject to individual performance and business requirements. The salary will be pro-rata for part-time hours.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR professional to join our small, high-impact HR team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering our ambitious People Plan while providing a high-quality operational HR service.

No agencies please - we will not be considering agency CV's for this post.

Interviews are likely to take place on Thursday 2 July at Redman Place.

Job description

Working closely with the Head of HR, you will support managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle, with a particular focus on employee relations, policy development, and data-driven insight. You will also lead or contribute to key HR projects that shape our people agenda.

Youll be equally comfortable advising on complex ER matters, analysing people data, and driving improvements through policy and practice. Collaboration is key, you will work closely with the HR Officer to ensure an efficient and seamless HR service across recruitment, payroll, and HR administration.

Person specification

CIPD qualified minimum Level 3 (Foundation Certificate or equivalent) Evidence of continuing professional development in HR

Demonstrable experience working in an HR generalist or advisory role

Proven ability to manage ER casework (absence, disciplinary, grievance, performance) to resolution

Experience drafting and reviewing HR policies and supporting documentation

Knowledge of current UK employment law and HR best practice

Experience supporting and coaching managers through HR processes and formal procedures

Resilient and adaptable with competing priorities

Proactive and solutions-focused takes initiative and follows through

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £46,750, Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority contributes £13,543 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Things you need to know

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Selection process details

Application and in person interview

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : Yvonne Akinmodun
• Email : yvonne.akinmodun@hfea.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : HR@hfea.gov.uk

Further information

www.hfea.gov.uk