HR Officer

We’re Hiring – HR Officer (Career Grade) Location: Victoria Square, Bolton, BL1 1RU Reference – SCS2078 Job Type: Temporary / Locum – Initial 3-month contract Rate: £25.00 per hour Umbrella Working Pattern: Office-based for the first 4 weeks, then hybrid – 3 days office / 2 days home Hours: 37 hours per week About the Role

Supply Care Solutions is currently recruiting for an experienced HR Officer (Career Grade) to join a busy HR team at Bolton Council. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled HR professional with strong Employee Relations experience to take ownership of a varied casework portfolio and provide high-quality, practical HR support to managers across the organisation. The successful candidate will work within a fast-paced environment, quickly picking up an active caseload and managing employee relations matters through to resolution while ensuring compliance with employment legislation, policies and procedures. Key Responsibilities

Managing a varied Employee Relations caseload, including disciplinary, grievance, sickness absence, capability, probation and conduct matters. Providing accurate, timely and solution-focused HR advice to managers. Supporting managers throughout the full employee relations case management process. Preparing HR documentation, correspondence, reports and briefing notes. Attending formal meetings and hearings and providing appropriate procedural guidance. Interpreting and applying HR policies consistently and fairly. Advising managers on employment terms and conditions and workforce-related matters. Maintaining accurate case records and updating HR information systems. Building effective working relationships with managers, employees and trade union representatives. Ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times. Ensuring HR advice and casework comply with employment legislation, data protection requirements and organisational policies. Exercising sound professional judgement when advising on complex or sensitive employee relations matters. Requirements

Significant experience managing complex HR casework. Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice. Proven experience handling disciplinary, grievance, absence and capability cases. Ability to provide pragmatic, professional and commercially focused HR advice. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organisational and prioritisation skills. Experience drafting HR correspondence, reports and briefing documents. Competence using Microsoft Office and HR information systems. Ability to work independently and exercise sound professional judgement. CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience. Strong understanding of confidentiality and data protection within an HR environment. Working Arrangements

37 hours per week First 4 weeks office-based to support training and induction. Following the initial training period, hybrid working of 3 days office / 2 days home may be available, subject to service requirements. Required Documents

Up-to-date CV Proof of Right to Work in the UK National Insurance Number Relevant HR/CIPD qualification evidence, where applicable Why Join Supply Care Solutions?

Supply Care Solutions is a market-leading Medical and Social Care recruitment consultancy, providing accredited services across the public sector and supporting professionals with short-term, long-term and permanent placements. We work closely with candidates to identify suitable opportunities and provide ongoing support throughout the recruitment process.

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