About this job
The role of the Human Resource Officer is integral in progressing UNISON’s people management and workforce planning objectives. The post-holder will provide professional human resource and employee relations advice and support to UNISON’s managers on key areas such as compensation and benefit programmes, absence management, pension, recruitment, staff movement and new starters on-boarding set up and leavers.
The post-holder will be responsible in providing support to managers in addressing performance, harassment, grievance and disciplinary matters effectively in line with current employment law. They will take a lead role in the maintenance of the UNISON’s agreed pay and grading system and an advisory and interventionist role in the management of UNISON’s staffing establishment, providing relevant reports and analysis as required.
The post-holder will have the ability to problem solve with a proactive approach to finding solutions and have the ability to advise and communicate effectively. They will have experience of operating in an environment where there is an active trade union representative and negotiate and consult on day to day issues.
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the general application form and monitoring forms (under “Resources”) and see job description and person specification (under “Documents”).
Please note that only the General Application form will be accepted.
Please send four copies of the completed application form along with the recruitment and disability monitoring form to Human Resources & Staff Development Department, UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Road, London NW1 2AY quoting ref: ORD/141T.
Completed application forms must be received by no later than 5pm on Friday 22 November 2019.
Interview date to be confirmed.
About UNISON
UNISON is the UK’s leading public services trade union, with over 1.3 million members working in the public sector, private, voluntary and community sectors and in the energy services. We employ approximately 1,200 staff, with around 370 at our national centre in Euston in central London and the remainder in our 12 regions across the UK, including Northern Ireland.
UNISON is a dynamic, progressive union, committed to equality. We encourage men and women of all ages, Black and minority ethnic groups, disabled people, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people to work with us.
