•working closely with various departments, increasingly in a consultancy role, assisting line managers to understand and implement policies and procedures;•promoting equality and diversity as part of the culture of the organisation;•liaising with a range of people involved in policy areas such as staff performance and health and safety;•recruiting staff, which involves developing job descriptions and person specifications, preparing job adverts, checking application forms… Show more •working closely with various departments, increasingly in a consultancy role, assisting line managers to understand and implement policies and procedures;•promoting equality and diversity as part of the culture of the organisation;•liaising with a range of people involved in policy areas such as staff performance and health and safety;•recruiting staff, which involves developing job descriptions and person specifications, preparing job adverts, checking application forms, shortlisting, interviewing and selecting candidates;•developing and implementing policies on issues like working conditions, performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures and absence management;•preparing staff handbooks;•advising on pay and other remuneration issues, including promotion and benefits;•undertaking regular salary reviews;•negotiating with staff and their representatives (for example, trade union officials) on issues relating to pay and conditions;•administering payroll and maintaining employee records;•interpreting and advising on employment law;•dealing with grievances and implementing disciplinary procedures;•developing HR planning strategies, which consider immediate and long-term staff requirements;•planning and sometimes delivering training - including inductions for new staff;•analysing training needs in conjunction with departmental managers. Show less