People Adviser (Generalist)
Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation with offices including Dundee, Edinburgh, Cambuslang and Aberdeen are currently looking to recruit a People Adviser (Generalist) for a 3-month contract on a rate of £25.78/hour PAYE (35 hours). Remote working with occasional onsite attendance required.
Working on a range of short-term projects that support the organisation’s readiness for the Employment Rights Act (ERA) 2025, effective People policies and performance improvement. Reporting into the Strategic People Partnering team, role will focus on employment legislation, people policy work and supporting procedures. Professional discussions (via MS Teams) 28th and 29th September with anticipated start date early-mid October.
Responsibilities:
Working with colleagues and stakeholders, the postholder will:
- Design and delivery of interventions to support the organisation readiness for forthcoming legislative and statutory changes associated with the Employment Rights Act 2025. This includes (a) Sexual Harassment and related protections (‘all reasonable steps’); (b) Menopause Support (working with our Wellbeing colleagues) as well as (c) analysing any risks associated with implementing the ERA 2025.
- Develop, review and implement People and employment-related policies and procedures. The policy portfolio will be shortly confirmed using a risk-based prioritisation approach.
- Driving people analytics and performance activity by reviewing existing data and reports, assessing key performance indicators and identifying and implementing improvements.
Essential Skills:
-Degree level qualification
-Associate Diploma in People Management; Organisational Learning and Development
-Associate membership of CIPD or equivalent body relevant to the role
-Demonstratable experience as an HR Generalist / Business Partner
- A comprehensive, working knowledge of current employment legislation and People-related policies.
- The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Experience of using information, feedback and evaluation to support continuous improvement.
- The ability to develop clear, accessible resources and guidance.
- Confidence working in a fast-paced and supportive team.
Driving Licence desirable.
Desirable Skills:
-Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management or Strategic Learning and Development
-Chartered Membership of CIPD
-Experience providing workforce metrics and analysis reports
-Experience in leading and managing projects and teams
-Experience of working in a changing environment
-Experience of operating in a unionised environment