HR Advisor / Consultant

Organisation Description

Khalsa Aid International is an international NGO that provides humanitarian aid in disaster areas and civil conflict zones globally. The organization is founded on the Sikh principle of ‘Recognise the whole human race as one’. The role is based in Slough, UK.

Role Description

Working hours: 21-25 hours per week (3 days a week)

This is a full-time on-site role for an HR Advisor/Consultant at Khalsa Aid International in Slough. The HR Advisor/Consultant will be responsible for managing HR policies, ensuring compliance with labor and employment laws. We are seeking a compassionate and proactive Part-Time HR Advisor to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting & strengthening our human resources function, ensuring that our staff are well-supported, trained, engaged and aligned with our mission. This role will focus on employee relations, recruitment, training, and compliance with HR policies and relevant employment laws.

Key responsibilities

1. Recruitment and Onboarding:

o Collaborate with team leaders to identify staffing needs and develop job descriptions.

o Advertise job vacancies across various platforms, including social media and relevant job boards.

o Screen applications, conduct initial interviews, and coordinate the selection process.

o Facilitate the onboarding process for new employees, ensuring a smooth transition and induction into the organisation.

o Administer and track right to work checks alongside DBS and employee referencing

2. Employee Relations:

o Serve as a point of contact for employee queries and concerns, providing guidance on HR policies and procedures.

o Support conflict resolution and mediation efforts, fostering a positive workplace culture.

o Conduct exit interviews to gather feedback and insights for continuous improvement.

3. Training and Development:

o Assist in identifying training needs and organising professional development programs.

o Coordinate mandatory training sessions related to safeguarding, health and safety, and other relevant topics.

o Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

4. HR Policies and Compliance:

o Assist in the development, implementation, and cyclical review of HR policies and procedures in line with UK employment law.

o Ensure compliance with employment regulations and best practices.

o Continuously maintain employee records and documentation in accordance with data protection laws.

5. HR Administration:

o Lead HR administrative tasks, including payroll processing and absence tracking.

o Maintain and manage our HR databases and ensure accurate record-keeping on our HR software

o Provide regular reports on HR metrics and key performance indicators with senior leadership and adjacent functions such as finance.

Role requirements

Able to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role to get the job done

Qualifications / skills required

· Up-to-date knowledge of HR best practice, employment law and current thinking and developments in HR.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

· Ability to manage conflicting priorities & deliver to deadlines.

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.

· Excellent HR systems knowledge and analytical skills, with attention to detail.

· Work experience is essential – 2-3 years in a busy organisation, preferably a UK charity.

· IT literate