The HR Advisor will report directly to the HR Manager . In this role you will be responsible for the following;
- Provide advice and guidance on a range of employment queries and casework, ensuring statutory compliance and presenting options and recommendations.
- Coach managers to improve their competence and confidence in managing people-related cases, ensuring cases are resolved within agreed timescales.
- Collaborate with HR colleagues to produce and monitor casework metrics and key performance indicators, providing reports as required.
- Maintain accurate records and minutes of formal meetings.
- Offer proactive advice to management on employee relations, performance management, and recruitment support.
- Continually develop knowledge and skills in HR best practices, market trends, and employment legislation.
You will need to demonstrate the following skills and experience;
- Proven track record of developing people initiatives and advising line managers.
- Working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
- Trusted advisor with experience in advising managers on HR/people matters.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office packages, including Word and Excel.
The Money and Pensions Service is based in Bedford and as a key employer in the town we work hard to ensure that we are an active part of the community. This is a great opportunity for you to join us in Bedford and to be an integral part of the Money and Pensions Service team.We are already forging great relationships with Bedford Borough Council and other local organisations to ensure that we are an active part of the community and fully integrated to play our part in the Government’s “levelling-up” strategy. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to be one of the first colleagues to join us in Bedford and to be an integral part of helping us establish ourselves in the town.At the heart of the Money and Pensions Service are our values – caring, connecting and transforming, which are the foundation of our success. They permeate every area of our work and define all our business relationships and the way we work with each other. We’re not only looking for the best people in and around Bedford to come and work for us, but we need people who align themselves to our values: -
- Caring We care about our colleagues and people whose lives we are here to transform.
- ConnectingWe will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections.
- TransformingWe are committed to transforming lives and make a positive societal impact.
About MaPSAt MaPS, we help people – particularly those most in need – to improve their financial wellbeing and build a better, more confident future. Working collaboratively across the UK, we make sure customers can access high-quality money and pensions guidance and debt advice throughout their lives, however and whenever they need it.About our people In our move to Bedford, we aim to attract and retain the absolute best talent, so we can achieve our objectives and continue to make a difference to millions of people’s lives. We are keen to encourage applications from individuals across the whole community with the skills, knowledge, and behaviours for the job, and who show a strong commitment to MaPS’ objectives, values, and vision. It is important to us that we continue our ambition to be a genuinely diverse and inclusive organisation, so that we reflect the people we are here to help.Our inclusive working environmentBy fostering our values, we are immensely proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created. The diversity of our people is a strength that we embrace and wish to build upon, so we are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds.We work hard to ensure that we have a progressive approach to inclusion, equity and belonging. We really do want our colleagues to “bring their whole selves to work.”By way of brief example, we have an enviable ethnic diversity mix, equal gender balance with a zero mean gender pay gap and thriving colleague and ally networks, including LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men's health, ethnicity, and diversity.What Money and Pensions Service can offer you?
- Generous Annual Leave – 30 days plus Bank Holidays
- Pension scheme – contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary)
- Interest-free loan to help you buy season tickets for buses and trains
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Subsidised eye test & flu jabs
- Life assurance scheme
- Give as you earn scheme
- Employee assistance programme (EAP)
- PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing)
- Enhanced family and sick pay
- Paid volunteering (2 days a year)
- Recognition Scheme
- Discounts portal to numerous retailers
At MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. As standard, we work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. Hybrid working is a voluntary, noncontractual arrangement and your office will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.If you are successful at interview, we operate a reserve list where your details will be held for up to 6 months. Should a vacancy come available in that time with the same essential criteria, reserve list candidates will be offered that position with no further assessment required....
