Formerly Avon and Somerset Probation Trust

Support the HR Director in the provision of a professional, credible and efficient HR and development service in accordance with planned achievements published within the HR strategic plan. To provide business focused professional HR advice to a defined part of the business. To work closely with managers to ensure effective people management that supports high quality service delivery. Contribute to a strategic approach to human resource development and management.Enable pragmatic outcomes within HR good practice and best fit solutions ensuring legal compliance to current legislation.Ensure that all relevant legislative requirements, including those relating to diversity, (all protected characteristics of the Equality Act) are embedded in the development of project and policy work and in any advice provided to line managers or others.Coach and mentor line managers and support functional heads/ACOs or directors to develop up to date people management techniques and consider wider impact on employee engagement and wellbeing.Support Line Management by involvement with complex disciplinary, grievance, sickness absence cases in accordance with ASPT procedures and to minimise risk and financial exposure.Review, development and implementation of employment policies.Support the creation, delivery and evaluation of training/development programmes that underpin and link to the delivery of the ASPT HR Strategy.Identify, recommend and promote continuous improvement within HR management practices across ASPT.Line-manage the HR Officers assigned to the part of the business covered.Major involvement in the implementation of and advising on the organisation's job evaluation scheme. Project manage various HR projects, including the change of the organisation's payroll provider and ensuring the HR Information System/Self-service is sufficient for organisational needs.

To support the Staff Employment and Development Manager in providing HR support, advice and training development to managers and staff. To be responsible for the day-to-day HR operation within Avon and Somerset and to oversee the administrative support provided by the HR team. To advise on all HR policies, procedures, employment legislation, contractual terms and conditions, employment and HR good practice to managers and staff across Avon and Somerset and where necessary Dorset Probation Areas.Input into the drafting, implementation and review of HR policies and procedures.Undertake Job Evaluation within Avon and Somerset Probation and make recommendations as to the appropriate grading of posts.Provide advice on complex discipline, grievance and capability and participate in hearings and investigations as required.Keep up to date with employment legislation and HR good practice and ensure that this is reflected in the HR service delivered by the HR team.To work closely with the Diversity Officer to ensure that the service provided by the HR team meets its legal and organisational obligations and targets.

To provide first line HR support, advice and training development to managers within Avon and Somerset Probation, including assistance with service changes and staff relocation and ensuring policies and procedures are implemented.Support Line Managers by involvement with disciplinary, grievance, sickness absence and grading procedures in accordance with ASPA procedures (including supporting managers in the medium-long term management of cases, providing advice and guidance in line with the organisational policies and current HR practice)To assist in the development and implementation of employment policies. Support the creation, delivery and evaluation of training/development programmes that link to the delivery of the Avon and Somerset HR Strategy. Participate on the grading review panel and make recommendations as to the appropriate grading of posts.Identify and recommend ways of improving management practice. To supervise HR Support staff.

To provide advice to all managers on employee relations issues, such as, grievance, disciplinary, absence, maternity and recruitment. To provide training, development and guidance to managers on HR-related issues ensuring decisions are made in accordance with best practice, equal opportunities and current legislation. Maintaining HR records and producing management reports as required. Responsible for the organisations recruitment and selection process. Administering the recruitment process including advertising, liaising with agencies, shortlisting, arranging and conducting interviews, writing contracts and offer letters and obtaining references.