HR Generalist

**Job description**

At The Housing Network we believe that when vulnerable people have a good home and a helping hand, they become more independent and less reliant on local authorities and that is exactly what we aim to achieve.

We partner with local authorities and other organisations and provide good quality, safe places for people to live. We understand that each situation and resident is different, so we work hard to provide the right homes quickly that ensure each individual is looked after well. Whether the need is temporary, supported shared, or more specialist accommodation, all of our properties meet the same quality standards, are well looked after and have a 24/7 maintenance service that fixes problems day or night.

Our employees are a reflection of the social value that is at the core of what we do and every role plays a critical part in delivering a first class service.

**Job Overview**
- The HR Generalist / People Advisor will work alongside the Director of People in ensuring first class people centric support to the business.
- As a People Partner you will have a broad knowledge of human resources functions and a real passion for creating a harmonious work environment ensuring people are at the centre of that.
- You will approach work with a compassionate attitude displaying excellent communication skills and encouraging others to do the same. You will be solution focused and not afraid to raise your hand a challenge the status quo.

This role will suit a true generalist with proven experience in all areas of HR.

**Responsibilities & Duties**
- Employee Relations
- Ensuring HR related policies and procedures are current and compliant with employment legislation.
- Supporting with ER cases and HR queries.
- Liaising with ACAS for early conciliation.
- Supporting on employment tribunal work where required.
- Providing advice and guidance to employees and line managers on issues relating to employment issues.
- Advising line managers and co-ordinating with the Occupational Health provider to manage long term absence and ensure employees' mental and physical wellbeing is suitably supported throughout the employee lifecycle.
- Learning and Development
- Identify training needs of employees.
- Coaching and developing people managers in HR related areas.
- Creating a suite of HR training for people managers.
- Supporting on Talent Management and Succession Planning initiatives as appropriate.
- Support with the development of the People Assistant and HR Apprentice.
- Company ambassador at job fairs/recruitment events.
- Working with external providers to identify recruitment solutions.
- Support managers on management of probation periods.
- Support on annual appraisals.
- Comp and Bens
- Participate in Bonus and Incentive activities.
- Participate in employee benefits strategies.
- Participate in salary reviews and benchmarking exercises.

**Skills**
- Strong generalist HR background
- Solution focussed
- Calm and composed demeanour
- Willing to ‘Role Sleeves Up’ in the detail to problem solve
- Compassionate attitude

**Essential**:

- Demonstrable experience in all areas of HR
- Ability to problem solve and influence decision making
- Experience of working in a small HR team
- Handling recruitment campaigns on a medium scale

**Desirable**:

- CIPD Level 5
- Project leading
- Supporting field-based managers and employees

**Behaviour**
- Work with an inclusive approach
- Commercial acumen
- Role modelling ethical behaviours
- Resilient and able deal with people who are complex and sometimes challenging.
- Keen to support colleagues and ensure business is working cohesively and to the same objectives.
- Keen on strong compliance culture.
- Able to work with mínimal direction.
- Adaptability and being prepared to help out if circumstances require.

As a fast-growing business, The Housing Network is looking for individuals who think outside the box with a contemporary view who can work at a fast pace and flex from one job to another.

You will be provided with lots of support and encouragement from the Director of People as well the autonomy to make the job your own.

**Salary**: £30,000.00-£38,000.00 per year

THN1505

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £30,000.00-£38,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Are you happy to work 5 days a week in the office in Luton?

Work Location: In person