HR Adviser

HR Advisor

The HR Advisor will be responsible for the Human Resource function within Bath Abbey, maintaining and implementing HR management practices which supports the organisation’s performance and strategic aims and objectives. The role will also be responsible for ensuring that the organisation is legally compliant in relation to all HR matters which arise during the organisation’s operation. The role will benefit from guidance from an Independent HR Consultant on more complex matters as and when they arise.

Key responsibilities include:

• Human Resource Management – managing the day to day operation of the HR function, providing appropriate guidance and advice and ensuring that it delivers a high quality service to internal and external stakeholders as appropriate
• Resourcing – overseeing the recruitment and selection practices within the Abbey
• Employee Relations – facilitate and manage all employee relations casework within the organisation including disciplinary, grievance, appeal, performance management and sickness processes.
• Safeguarding - with regards to Safeguarding, the HR Adviser will be responsible for the “safer recruitment” of staff and volunteers which will involve:
• Maintaining the Abbeys safeguarding records
• The Administration of DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) applications (which includes establishing the identity of potential staff and volunteers)
• Checking and validating information provided by applicants on staff and volunteer application forms
• Ensuring that appropriate safeguarding training courses are completed by staff and volunteers
• Liaison with the Parish Safeguarding Officer and Diocesan Safeguarding Manager

For more information on the role, please see the Job Description which is attached.

To apply, please submit a CV & cover letter via the link below.